For me it's a bit of a shame that it isn't Brazil v Mexico in the semis as I'd give Mexico more chance of upsetting Brazil than I do either of the "underdogs" in the current match-ups.

A bit like in the last World Cup I find myself wanting Argentina to win it simply because I'd like the trophy to go to a team that's been playing quality football from the start of the competition. So have Mexico - pretty much - though their 6-0 over Paraguay was obviously hugely assisted by the Paraguayan keeper being sent off after just two minutes.

Hopefully the semis will be closer than the quarters & at least one "surprise" would be nice. Can't quite see it though...

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