Any hope for Algeria against the toughest team in what is an otherwise weak group?
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..."
Twitter: @randinho
Ghana v USA Open Thread
Can the Americans finally break the Ghanian jinx or will the Black Stars triumph again?
Iran v Nigeria Open Thread
Which of these two will take home the points or will it just be a point for each?
Germany v Portugal Open Thread
Will Cristiano Ronaldo be 100% by game time? Will the German squad’s depth stifle Os Navegadores’ dreams?
Argentina v Bosnia Open Thread
How will the Dragons do in their World Cup debut? Will Las Albicelestes crush their dreams?
France v Honduras Open Thread
Can Didier Deschamps put to rest the memories of 2010? can Los Catrachos stun Les Bleus?
Switzerland v Ecuador Open Thread
Fondue or Ceviche?