2014 World Cup field is set.

[|Zach|]

Attention will now turn to the draw for the tournament, which is to be conducted on Dec. 6 in Brazil. The 32 teams will be divided into four pots of eight teams each for the draw, with hosts Brazil and the next seven highest-ranked sides in the October 2013 FIFA World Rankings being given the top seeds in Pot 1 and the rest being divided up by geographical criteria to be determined.

http://i.imgur.com/3NkU5Bu.jpg

Africa (CAF)
Côte d'Ivoire
Ghana
Nigeria
Algeria
Cameroon

Asia (AFC)
Japan
Iran
South Korea
Australia

Europe (UEFA)
Spain
Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
Netherlands
Italy
England
Portugal
Greece
Bosnia-Herz.
Croatia
Russia
France

North America (CONCACAF)
United States
Mexico
Costa Rica
Honduras


South America (CONMEBOL)
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Uruguay
Chile
Ecuador

[big nasty kcnut]

How the hell mexico got in? Damn it.

[Garcia Bronco]

How the hell mexico got in? Damn it.

They kicked the crap out of NZ. Every time they get beat by the Gringos I laugh my ass off because its a national disaster for them

[Canofbier]

This picture is being posted on the American internet; how DARE they put us as the 7th picture?

Seriously, though, I'm hoping that the US can make things interesting this year. How are we expected to do?

[Strongside]

This picture is being posted on the American internet; how DARE they put us as the 7th picture?

Seriously, though, I'm hoping that the US can make things interesting this year. How are we expected to do?

Expectations are high.

[Buck]

Hey Zach do you know the top 8 teams already or will the rankings possibly change before the draw?

[|Zach|]

Hey Zach do you know the top 8 teams already or will the rankings possibly change before the draw?

I should have added that the eight seeded teams will be: Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, Belgium, Uruguay and Switzerland.

[vailpass]

Who here will responsible for posting pics of the hot soccer fan chicks like there were in the last world cup?

[|Zach|]

Who here will responsible for posting pics of the hot soccer fan chicks like there were in the last world cup?

Yea those do always find their way around the internet.

[Tytanium]

This picture is being posted on the American internet; how DARE they put us as the 7th picture?

Seriously, though, I'm hoping that the US can make things interesting this year. How are we expected to do?

Jesus our crest is straight outta 1994. Needs a refresh.

[|Zach|]

Jesus our crest is straight outta 1994. Needs a refresh.

Yea I hate our crest...they did a centennial crest this year that is solid and there is movement to just keep the damn thing.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2254191/Nike_Football_USA_Centennial_Jersey__3__large.jpg

[CHENZ A!]

I think our crest should have the snake. The snake looks badass.

[Great Expectations]

What would a good draw for the US look like? I assume we need to avoid the South American teams.

[KC native]

I think our crest should have the snake. The snake looks badass.

I think our crest should have a hamburger and an AR 15 bcuz 'Murica.

[|Zach|]

What would a good draw for the US look like? I assume we need to avoid the South American teams.

It is hard to tell really. There are a lot of ways it could shake out. Some traditional powers though didn't get seeded I think there is going to be one or two groups of death the likes of which has never been seen.

[CHENZ A!]

I think our crest should have a hamburger and an AR 15 bcuz 'Murica.

:hmmm:

[Pablo]

Yea I hate our crest...they did a centennial crest this year that is solid and there is movement to just keep the damn thing.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2254191/Nike_Football_USA_Centennial_Jersey__3__large.jpg
That looks so much better than that shit in the OP.

[loochy]

This picture is being posted on the American internet; how DARE they put us as the 7th picture?

Seriously, though, I'm hoping that the US can make things interesting this year. How are we expected to do?

Realistically? We should make it out of the group stage. If we get a hard group, maybe not even that.

[|Zach|]

Yea its as deep a squad as we have ever had...arguably the best one. That doesn't really mean we have a ton of success. World Cup is fucking hard.

[POND_OF_RED]

I was getting excited until Ibrahimovic said it won't be worth watching anymore.

[Swanman]

What would a good draw for the US look like? I assume we need to avoid the South American teams.

I want a draw of Ivory Coast, Algeria and Iran. The would be the anti-Group of Death.

[Pablo]

So, soccer noob question.

Has the US ever won a world cup?

[|Zach|]

So, soccer noob question.

Has the US ever won a world cup?

Oh no, that would be.....unfathomable.

Closest they ever got was the quarterfinals in 2002. Though in 2002 they were sorta screwed and probably deserved to advance to the semifinals.

[loochy]

I want a draw of Ivory Coast, Algeria and Iran. The would be the anti-Group of Death.

Each group will have a seeded team, so a group like that can't happen.

[Swanman]

Each group will have a seeded team, so a group like that can't happen.

I know. I was just picking out the shittiest teams that I could find.

[Swanman]

Oh no, that would be.....unfathomable.

Closest they ever got was the quarterfinals in 2002. Though in 2002 they were sorta screwed and probably deserved to advance to the semifinals.

Was that the year that we got the Colombian player shot to death because of an own goal when we upset them?

[|Zach|]

Was that the year that we got the Colombian player shot to death because of an own goal when we upset them?

Nah that was in 96 when we were just sort of a feel good story.

The 2002 team was more a team of destiny type just had an amazing run and was pretty skilled.

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[thecoffeeguy]

when are the brackets setup? still cant believe Mexico got in, but we helped them get in. :(

[|Zach|]

when are the brackets setup? still cant believe Mexico got in, but we helped them get in. :(

We aren't going throw a game for Mexico.

The draw to set for group play is December 6th.

[Eleazar]

Looking forward to this. There are no easy groupings in the WC though.

[jd1020]

Time for Germany to redeem themselves for fucking up in the UEFA Championship against Italy.

[Buck]

I should have added that the eight seeded teams will be: Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, Belgium, Uruguay and Switzerland.

Well I hope we get one of the last 4 you listed. Maybe they're just as good but the first 4 are the home team and 3 teams I associate with being the best.

[ct]

Yea I hate our crest...they did a centennial crest this year that is solid and there is movement to just keep the damn thing.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2254191/Nike_Football_USA_Centennial_Jersey__3__large.jpg

THIS!!

[KC_Connection]

The Dutch aren't seeded...wouldn't want to be in their group.

[Rain Man]

My money is on Cote d'Ivoire.

[Rausch]

Was that the year that we got the Colombian player shot to death because of an own goal when we upset them?

Yeah...

[Great Expectations]

Well I hope we get one of the last 4 you listed. Maybe they're just as good but the first 4 are the home team and 3 teams I associate with being the best.

I think Uruguay will be very tough. I'm rooting for Belgium along with two from the CAF or AFC.

[New World Order]

USA will take this, not a doubt in my mind.

[DJay23]

Auf geht's Deutschland!

[Dartgod]

Oh no, that would be.....unfathomable.

Closest they ever got was the quarterfinals in 2002. Though in 2002 they were sorta screwed and probably deserved to advance to the semifinals.

According to Wiki, we placed 3rd in 1930. Or is that not considered valid? Looks like only 13 teams qualified.

I'm kind of interested in soccer, but admittedly ignorant about a lot of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup

[thecoffeeguy]

We aren't going throw a game for Mexico.

The draw to set for group play is December 6th.

Never said we would throw a game for any specific reason.

My statement was that the football Gods helped Mexico get into the World Cup and we played a part of that with the last minute goal (forgot against who...)

:thumb:

[KC_Connection]

According to Wiki, we placed 3rd in 1930. Or is that not considered valid? Looks like only 13 teams qualified.

I'm kind of interested in soccer, but admittedly ignorant about a lot of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup
This pretty much explains the gist.

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[|Zach|]

According to Wiki, we placed 3rd in 1930. Or is that not considered valid? Looks like only 13 teams qualified.

I'm kind of interested in soccer, but admittedly ignorant about a lot of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup

It is sorta valid. Haha.

[Demonpenz]

wow the simpsons lololol

[zigbazah]

Man, the field in this edition is brutal. 2002 and 2010 were relatively weak World Cups. Our chances of making it to the knockout round can't be very high. If we draw a group with France + Italy/Portugal/Netherlands, our chances to advance will plummet.

A European team has never won a WC in South America. Right now my money would be on Brazil or Argentina.

Here's a draw simulator that's fun to play around with:
http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws

[New World Order]

Man, the field in this edition is brutal. 2002 and 2010 were relatively weak World Cups. Our chances of making it to the knockout round can't be very high. If we draw a group with France + Italy/Portugal/Netherlands, our chances to advance will plummet.

A European team has never won a WC in South America. Right now my money would be on Brazil or Argentina.

Here's a draw simulator that's fun to play around with:
http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws



If Brazil loses in their own country all hell is going to break loose.

[|Zach|]

It is going to be brutal so many good teams in so many pots yet there isn't the clear favorite this time around though you have to give a nod to Brazil...Spain certainly is not what it has been in the past.

[KC native]

:hmmm:

We need to enlist one of the photo shop nerds to make this happen.

[AussieChiefsFan]

We're totally going all the way this year.

http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/06/11/1226662/090772-130611-tim-cahill.jpg

[Buck]

Draw is tomorrow at 10:30 AM Central

[Buck]

We will not be in any group with: Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Australia, Iran, Japan, or South Korea.

So pretty much we will be in a really strong group.

[Great Expectations]

We will not be in any group with: Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Australia, Iran, Japan, or South Korea.

So pretty much we will be in a really strong group.

Hopefully a CAF team and a non dominant UEFA team (Greece/England).

[Buck]

I pray we get England again. After their claims of "E.A.S.Y" last WC and we won the group.

(England / Algeria / Slovenia / Yanks)

[Buck]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/06/ejenutuj.jpg

[Garcia Bronco]

So, soccer noob question.

Has the US ever won a world cup?

For us to win the World Cup would be on the order of magnitude of

-USA beating Russia in 1980 in Hockey
-Francis Oumlet beating Harry Vardon in the 1913 US Open
-The Broncos defeating the Packers to end a 15 AFC Super Bowl losing streak
-Spliting an atom
-Superman reversing time in the 1977 Motion Picture Superman.

In other words it would unpossible.

[Buck]

The Broncos Super Bowl was not monumental at all for the reason you listed.

[Clyde Frog]

Talk about getting f'd in the draw. Portugal, Germany and our perennial thorn in the side, Ghana.

[ChiefRocka]

Talk about getting f'd in the draw. Portugal, Germany and our perennial thorn in the side, Ghana.

We look better but not that much better. Out after pool play.

[Clyde Frog]

We look better but not that much better. Out after pool play.

Best thing we have going for us is that we play Germany last. They'll have already throttled Portugal and Ghana and will likely be on cruise control in anticipation of the rd 16.

If we can finally beat Ghana, tie w Portugal and keep the Germany score close we might sneak into the rd of 16.

[|Zach|]

Talk about getting f'd in the draw. Portugal, Germany and our perennial thorn in the side, Ghana.

How is that F'd in the draw? Did you play with any simulators before hand...there are about a million worse combos than the one we draw.

Is it tough? Sure.

Welcome to the World Cup!