by Rexswimguy
The Group Stage of World Cup finished up Thursday, such that our Second Stage field is now set. Hope your team made the cut!
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2014 World Cup Brasil
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Group Stage (Day 15), June 26
Germany 1, United States 0
Portugal 2, Ghana 1
Belgium 1, South Korea 0
Algeria 1, Russia 1
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Second Stage
June 28: Brazil vs. Chile / Colombia vs. Uruguay
June 29: Netherlands vs. Mexico / Costa Rica vs. Greece
June 30: France vs. Nigeria / Germany vs. Algeria
July 1: Argentina vs. Switzerland / Belgium vs. United States
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And, we are fortunate indeed, at this World Cup, to have former superstar footballer Michael Ballack providing us with expert analysis for all of the ESPN broadcasts. Who could not be a fan?
... the great Michael Ballack, past and present:
Name: Michael Ballack
Date of Birth: September 26, 1976 (Libra)
Hometown: Chemnitz, Germany
Height/Weight: 6'2"/176 lbs
Teams: Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Germany National Team, other
Position: Midfielder









