As much as I want the US to go far, I think that Brazil and the Dutch will be the teams to beat when push comes to shove in the coming weeks. The unfinished business factor will be a huge motivator for the Netherlands since the last WC final and I believe that Robin and Robben will lead them to victory on their shoulders if need be if the occasion required.
Brazil will have the hometown crowd and as the Croatia game showed, some officiating going their way as well. But if they can get their form together they'll be deadly and be favorites to win it all imo.
France is going to be in the conversation as well. Looking great offensively.
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