The knockout round began 45 minutes ago. The US have one of the easiest paths forward, but not England. By finishing second the English face Germany in the first round and likely Argentina in the second. To reach the final, they'd need to beat Spain, who have a fairly simple path to the semi-finals if they can beat Portugal tomorrow night. The winner of that match should get past the winner of Paraguay-Japan for a spot in the semi-finals.
The US side is much easier. The Americans begin tonight against Ghana, and would face the winner of Uruguay - South Korea. For me, Uruguay comes of of this side to the semi-final.
The other half of the bracket suggests a Brazil-Netherlands matchup likely in the quarterfinals, with the winner to face Uruguay. Brazil-Uruguay probably means Brazil into the finals, though Uruguay have impressed thus far.
Sure to be disproven quickly, your semi-finals prediction:
Uruguay, Argentina, Spain, Brazil.
Two people, seven countries, ten hotels, 33 free nights and the most important sporting event in the world.
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