Meanwhile, England look a good bet to make the semi-final where they will face a below par Brazil team.
Germany may scrape into the quarter final but Argentina are the best team in their half of the draw. A pity, as it would be satisfying to destroy the Germans again in a world final to make it two world wars and two world cups (which is more symetrical.)
I have no explanation why you always refer to World Wars, especially since the British record in both looks pretty sadly, considering where you´d stand without the Ruskies and Americans. But that´s not the topic.
The US team was in a tough group, they should have played the Czechs the way they played against Italy.
England can make it indeed into the semi final. It´ll be a nice game to watch Holland against Portugal and then the winner in the quarter final against England. Tough task for the winner of that quarter final against Brasil in the semi-final. But Brasil isn´t the same perfect team it was 2002.
If Germany really wins against Argentina (which I see somewhat critical), it can become world Champion. Italy isn´t as good as Argentina or Germany, from my viewpoint.
Interesting weeks ahead! Let´s enjoy the games in peace and happiness (and not with war prop).
Don't want to see Germany in the final. Don't know how you project England through to the semis. They will have their hands full with Ecuador.