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2010 World Cup: Brazil Favored To Win Over Netherlands

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It's Brazil vs Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup . Needless to say, five-time World Cup champions Brazil are the definite favorites to beat Netherlands in the quarterfinals. Brazil has a very star-studded roster with the likes of Elano, Robinho, Kaka, Maicon, Dani Alves and Luis Fabiano all very capable and talented to bring home the World Cup to Brazil . In their round of 16 match against Chile, Brazil dominated with a score of 3-0. It may look likely that they will continue to dominate when they face Netherlands in the quarterfinals. Of course, Netherlands are also a strong team. They topped their group in splendid fashion, walking away with 9 points. In fact, the Netherlands were only one of two teams to score a perfect 3-0 in the group stages. The other team was Argentina . Netherlands also showed a lot of spunk in the round of 16 by surpassing Slovakia 2-1. Netherlands are relying on their key players like Dirk Kuyt, Arjen Robben, Robin va...

2010 World Cup: Who Are The Next 16

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With two matches played and one more match to go in the group stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup , it seems we're getting some kind of semblance of who will advance to the round of 16 knock out stages. In Group A, France and South Africa have a point each, and Uruguay and Mexico both have 4 points to lead the group. France plays South Africa, and both will be looking to win. However, if Uruguay and Mexico just draw their match, then both will advance with the goal difference to decide who sits on top. Lot of math left, should Mexico or Uruguay lose a match, but I'm thinking both will advance anyway. In Group B, Nigeria is definitely out, and Argentina have their foot in the door with 6 points. South Korea and Greece both have 3 points, and South Korea can snag the spot if they win against Nigeria. If Greece beat Argentina - highly unlikely, but you'll never know these days - then, it'll go down to goal difference. Argentina have that base covered, but it could get tri...

2010 World Cup Betting: Spain Favorites To Win 2010 World Cup

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Euro 2008 champions Spain are the favorites to win the 2010 World Cup . Spain has never won the world cup, but if there's a chance for them to win it, then definitely this is the squad that can make it happen. The Spain roster includes top strikers David Villa and Fernando Torres . Spain also has a very talented midfield with Andres Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, David Silva and Cesc Fabregas . Spain has a remarkable defense with the likes of Carles Puyol, Sergio Ramos and Raul Albiol . Of course, the number one goalkeeper in the world Iker Casillas is also there. Spain are 4-to-1 favorites to win the 2010 World Cup . Certainly, Spain are favorites to dominate their group which includes teams like Switzerland, Honduras and Chile . Also 4-to-1 favorites are five-time World Cup champions Brazil . Brazil are always heavy favorites, considering their record-setting World Cup success. The Brazil roster includes talented players like Kaka, Robinho, Maicon, Julio Baptista, Dani Alves...