I certainly don’t know enough to predict results based on actual footballing reasons, and enough “experts” like Tommy Smyth have blabbered out their predictions already, so I will base my preview on the teams you care about on the following images…

Australia. Being the Captain of a champion nation, Lucas Neill obviously thought he should marry a girl who looked like champion Aussie cricketer Adam Gilchrist. The Socceroos will show promise but will whinge their way out of the tournament early. Prediction: Second round.

New Zealand. Any team that’s skippered by a man with this much pulling power (albeit of other males) is capable of surprises. And that’s what they’ll do, bullshitting their way into contention for the second round before being pulverised 4-0 by Paraguay. Still, it will be a glorious achievement from the team that looks better in their black strip.
Spain. Like Torres, it’s clear that their boys can swim, with their ability to play total football proven in their Euro success of ’08. For some reason I feel they’ll fall short on the bigger stage. It might Fernado’s shirt that’s putting me off. Prediction: Beaten in a thrilling Semi Final.

Argentina. Like Messi’s babe, on their day they’re sex on wheels. Maradonna is a positive influence in my opinion, but Tevez’s resemblance to Anthony Kiedis will cause confusion at the worse possible time. Prediction: Semi Finalists.
England. Like Rooney, they’re capable of punching above their weight, but in the long run their rotteness will shine through. Prediction: Quarter Finalists.
Brasil. Unbeatable when in form. Like Kaka above, Brasil have all the ingredients for success – a nice tan, great hair and timing. Prediction: Champions.


Hahaha, great areas Vom!!! Kaka’s babe is the dream wifey. She really is.
Gilly – ha!!
Completely agree with you on our boys in the black strip, tasty.
Why has Fernando’s shirt got glitter on it? Bad enough its a short sleeve shirt!
Was surprised to see no prediction on Italy SBW….
I’m picking Spain, or maybe North Korea cos their 3rd keeper is actually a striker (genius?)
You seem to have forgotten about France, aka the greatest all round sporting nation on the planet. We have more than enough ex-colonial descendants from Africa to beat any team. Not to mention that we will undoubtedly have the post-final piss-up with the tastiest hors d’oeuvres.
The dutch will take it out or fall devastatingly close. With NZ, the Chile result today was interesting, paraguay should top this group given their form though. Can we then scrape a draw against italy and a 1-0 win over Slovakia to go through?? I will be there, will you?