Which teams and players are going to the top in South Africa – and which are going to flop?
In addition to my forecasts, WCC contributors Dr Neil and Dr Paul have submitted their predictions. US correspondent Dr Mike also provides his views, whilst Dr Colin actually has a real doctorate (in Organic Chemistry).
Dr Ted
Winners: Holland
2nd – Argentina
3rd – England
4th – CameroonBest of the rest: USA
Top of the flops: France
Golden Boot: Peter Crouch
Golden Ball: Wesley Sneijder
Dr Neil
Winners: Spain
2nd – Brazil
3rd – Argentina
4th – EnglandBest of the rest: Holland
Top of the flops: Italy
Golden Boot: David Villa
Golden Ball: Lionel Messi
Dr Paul
Winners: Brazil
2nd – England (because they have a nice route to the semis)
3rd – Spain
4th – UruguayBest of the rest: Holland
Top of the flops: France
Golden Boot: Luis Suarez
Golden Ball: Xavi
Dr Mike
Winners: Spain
2nd – Brazil
3rd – Germany
4th – EnglandBest of the rest: Uruguay
Top of the flops: Ivory Coast
Golden Boot: David Villa
Golden Ball: Kaka
Dr Colin
Winners: Spain
2nd – England
3rd – Holland
4th – ArgentinaBest of the rest: Brazil
Top of the flops: Italy
Golden Boot: David Villa
Golden Ball: Xavi
Winners: Brazil
2nd – Spain
3rd – England
4th – Mexico
Best of the rest: Paraguay
Top of the flops: Germany
Golden Boot: David Villa
Golden Ball: Frank Lampard
I’m all for Dr Ted!
Hup Holland Hup!
It looks like all the Doctors were blinded by patriotism (along with myself). With a relatively easy route to the semi final beckoning them, England couldn’t even top their group. A semi final place seems a lifetime away for the England team now.
I am still looking credible with my predictions, apart from England coming second, and perhaps Xavi winning the golden ball.
Dr Ted’s prediction for Crouch being Golden Boot is rather comical!