Zlatan vs Ronaldo

[Ron Obvious]

Looks like we'll only get either Zlatan or Ronaldo in Brazil next summer:

Portugal - Sweden
Ukraine - France
Greece - Romania
Iceland - Croatia

Go Iceland!

[Upton]

1. No doubt Ronaldo..

Sweden will probably get left out. Doesn't seem right that some regions are harder to qualify from than others. France is relieved..they were worried about drawing Portugal.

[Lizzie Poppet]

2. UEFA and CONMEBOL are both brutal regions to qualify from.

The stronger regions get more slots, but really good teams and players will still get left out.

[BKH70041]

3. Predictions

Portugal
France
Greece
Croatia

Also Uruguay over Jordan.

Still can't choose between Mexico and NZ.

[Ron Obvious]

4. I agree with all of those...

Even though I'm hoping for the exact opposite...

Mexico - NZ is a tossup.

[BKH70041]

5. I see you're pulling for Iceland

It would be nice to see them in if for the sake of Gudjohnsen alone. The man has been a superb player for 20 years and a joy to watch around the goal.

[Aquavit]

7. When are these matches being played? n/t

[Ron Obvious]

8. November 15th & 19th

The 4 European ones are unfortunately simultaneous (Noon Pacific, 3 Pm Eastern). I'd've liked to watch several of these myself, so that's a shame.

[myra_lewis65]

6. Upset?

let see if there is an upset