[BeadCounter]

No way Ghana will defeat us a 3rd straight time in the World Cup, in fact, respectfully, I don’t think they get the draw, USA, 2-1.

[BeadCounter]

Our game, USA's game, is MONDAY, the late game, Germany/Portugal the early game.

Gadzooks, the first game, Brazil/Croatia, is now about 18 hours away.

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Just found this, one of Iran's players was born, yes, in America.

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America-born Iran defender Steven Beitashour is ignoring political tensions between the two nations as he prepares to fulfil his dream.

The 27-year-old Vancouver Whitecaps defender is in Iran's 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, but often fields questions regarding his background and upbringing.

Tensions between the United States and Iran - the native country of Beitashour's parents - have been high for some time, but the player says he does his best to avoid talking about such issues as football draws his full focus.

USA-born Beitashour ignoring politics

[kevkrom]

No way Ghana will defeat us a 3rd straight time in the World Cup, in fact, respectfully, I don’t think they get the draw, USA, 2-1.

I'd like to see the defense put up a clean sheet, or get more goals. We need +2 or +3 vs. Ghana if we're thinking to advance with a 1-1-1 group record.