World Cup Standings

As the Fifa World Cup 2014 is currently at the half way mark it’s interesting to have a look at the current World Cup Standings.

Current World Cup Standings Eliminated Countries

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Group A

Croatia

Cameroon

Group B

Spain

Australia

Group C

Ivory Coast

Japan

Group D

Italy

England

Group E

Ecuador

Honduras

Group F

Bosnia-Herzegovnia

Iran

Group G

Portugal

Ghana

Group H

Russia

South Korea

[/contentbox] That’s 16 counties out and 16 countries still trying to get their hands on the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Current World Cup Standings Remaining Countries

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Group A

Brazil

Mexico

Group B

Netherlands

Chile

Group C

Columbia

Greece

Group D

Costa Rica

Uruguay

Group E

France

Switzerland

Group F

Argentina

Nigeria

Group G

Germany

USA

Group H

Belgium

Algeria

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Well, now you know who is in and who is out. I’m actually quite surprised that the USA is still in the running. Especially when you consider the likes of Italy and England being kicked out and all.

Below is the current available World Cup Matches on Sportingbet.

World Cup Standing

If you would like to keep up to date with the updated version of the above image the following link will show you the current World Cup Matches. I’m assuming, Sportingbet being the professionals that they are, these will be updated as the World Cup matches progress.

So, the question is, now that half of the World Cup soccer nations have been kicked out, who do you think will actually win the World Cup? Leave a comment as to who you think will be the 2014 Fifa World Cup Winners. If you think you have a good idea of who the winners are and you would like to place a bet online, you should take advantage of  Sportingbet’s $700 free bet offer.

 

Australia vs Spain Match Results 2014 World Cup

Do you remember how I backed Australia in the Australia vs Spain World Cup Game a few days back? You can read that post in my last bet of the week. It shows the three different wagers I placed on the Socceroos. I was sure that one of them would come through. Alas, I lost on all three accounts. Australia lost, they didn’t score in the second half and obviously Spain did score. Actually, they scored three times. The final scores in the Australia vs Spain match was Spain 3, Australia 0.

The three Spanish goals were by Santi Carzola, David Villa and the final goal by Fernando Torres. The first before half time and the last two in the second half. Yep, it looks like the Spanish players finally decided to wake up and show the world their true form. Too bad that it had to be against the Aussies.

You know what though. I still think the Socceroos did us proud. You have to admit we had a pretty rough draw in the 2014 World Cup. Not only did we have to play Spain and the Netherlands, the last World Cup finalists, we also had to play Chile. I suppose the fact that Tim Cahill was out of the game didn’t help. To be quite honest, if I knew Tim wasn’t going to play I probably wouldn’t have place those bets. According to Wikipedia Tim Cahill has been Australia’s top scorer, scoring 5 out of the 11 goals in their World Cup games.

Australia vs Spain Adam Taggart

Looks like there was a bit of a heart stopping for the Spaniards from Adam Taggart.

Who Are The Real Losers in the Australia vs Spain World Cup match

It would have to be the Spanish. The Australians have nothing to be ashamed of. They had an impossible draw in the 2014 Fifa World Cup and they played extremely well. I was proud of them and I was very proud to see all the support that the Aussies in Brazil gave to the Socceroos. The interviews I’ve seen on TV showed the Aussies loved their time in Brazil and more than enjoyed all three matches that the Socceroos participated in. There was even a short interview from some Spanish fans who praised the Aussies for the way they handled themselves in this years World Cup.

Unfortunately for the Spanish, the reverse is true. I’m sure their reception when returning home will be a lot different from the one the Aussies will get.

The good thing about all this is that every time the Aussie go to a world cup they’re building soccer’s popularity in Australia. Who knows, in time our young emerging soccer players will be a force to be dealt with in future World Cups.

World Cup News

World Cup News Australia

Tomorrow will be the big game where the Socceroos will try their best to send the Spaniards home winless. I hope the Aussies win World Cup Newsand not just because I put my money on them, as I wrote in my last bet of the week post. Check that post to see exactly how I backed them. See what News.com.au has to say about this very important game.

World Cup News USA

While over in the US of A the Yanks are talking up their next game against Portugal. CBSNews reckons Team USA faces dangerous opponent in Next World Cup game. According to one fan, Frank Lugten, “The United States will wipe the floor with Portugal, I’m pretty sure.” Well, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of confidence I always say. For his sake they better win otherwise he’ll be eating some crow.

World Cup News England

Looks like England will be exiting the World Cup soon as well. According to this report from the BBC some players had tried to skip their English duty. This was something that Harry Redknapp had quite a bit to say BBC Radio 5 live’s Sportweek. According to Harry England doesn’t have a prayer in winning the World Cup in Doha in 2022. Seems weird that they skipped the 2018 World Cup altogether.

World Cup News Italy

I know of a few people who are saying that Italy threw their game against Costa Rica knowing that their loss would force England out of the World Cup. Personally I believe this is a whole lot of BS because if they lose against Uruguay they”ll be out of the World Cup as well.

According to the theguardian Italy is considering calling up Ciro Immobile to face Uruguay.

Here’s another interesting link for you, one about the importance of soccer training.

Well, there is a little taste of some of the World Cup news happening around the globe. If you have anything to contribute feel free to leave a comment.