Well they're now the favorites. FIFA ranking #2.</font>[/QUOTE]yeah i know, but being the favourite team hasn't exactly been a blessing so far, don't you think ? [img]graemlins/crazyeyes.gif[/img]

Argentina's out! [img]graemlins/crying.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/crying.gif[/img]

A pity for Argentina!I enjoyed it when the French came out but Argentina...
Sigh!
At least Germany got through.

i think i'm going to put some money on one of the scandinavian teams to at least make it to the semis.

Grumble go England grumble ... http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...ons/icon16.gif

Or maybe well wishes from a froggie is enough to have you lose next time ? :D

WOW - no France - No Argentina.

And Moiraine, I echo those sentiments (grumble) ;)

woohhoooo!! two tournament favourites have crash out! who's next? Italy? Brazil?

Brazil have already qualified for the next round

but Italy stand a real chance of being eliminated

And if Italia bow out tomorrow it will only be wierder.</font>[/QUOTE]I think if Italy score first, and early, against Mexico, they'll be specials. Their defense is too good, and if they play Inzaghi and Vieri (OZZIE!!) up front with Totti behind them, they will create plenty of chances. They were VERY unlucky against Croatia, who had two chances and took them.

Still...VAMOS ESPANA!!

Raul scores in the 4th min after the SA keeper makes a meal of a save.