Can Uruguay keep their cool? Will Wayne Rooney be there for the entire game this time?
Randinho wrote at Balloon Juice from 2010-16.
"Hi, everyone, my name is Randy Paul. I normally blog at my own blog, Beautiful Horizons. John has graciously accepted my offer to blog about the upcoming soccer World Cup..."
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Colombia v Cote d’Ivoire Open Thread
Can the Elephants continue their March Forward? Will the Cafeteros build upon their impressive win against Greece?
Cameroon v Croatia Open Thread
Can the Blazers (yes, that’s their name) beat the Indomitable Lions?
Spain v Chile Open Thread
Can the Spaniards redeem themselves or will Chile secure a spot in the round of 16?
Australia v The Netherlands Open Thread
Any chance for the Socceroos or will the Oranje continue crushing the opposition?
Russia v South Korea Open Thread
Can the Taeguk Warriors surprise the Russians?
Brazil v Mexico Open Thread
Can the hosts prevail or will El Tri pull off a surprise?