I was looking to see if someone started this thread when the Championship began, but I guess I missed this!

This is a HUGE deal in Croatia and everyone waited for this... ratings for Croatia's matches were HUUUGE! Unfortunately, out team pretty much sucked... which is too bad, since we all had major expectations for them! Croatia was literally depressed the day after we were kicked out...

I expected more from Croatia, they have a solid team and surprised everyone when they went to the semifinals in France 98.

Question: Apart from Brazil, what was the other team in the 2002 final?

I expected more from Croatia, they have a solid team and surprised everyone when they went to the semifinals in France 98.

Question: Apart from Brazil, what was the other team in the 2002 final?

Germany. Brazil won 2-0

This is the first time in 32 years that Australia has made the world cup so our expections weren't that high.

The game against Japan was not only the first time Australia actually scored but also won a game.

So what ever happen's against Italy in the early hours of the morning we are going to be proud of our team

You should be proud! Cause Australia showed some great moves!

Croatia seemed so lost against Australia... even though we were in the lead two times during the game, it wasn't a good game (on Croatia's side)...

WorldTurns, we excpected a lot as well... you should have seen the next day headlines... and people's reactions...

But oh well... what's done is done...

Who do you think will win this Championship? I don't think it will be Brazil.. they don't seem like the real Brazil... Germany is really going... they are really strong...

Good job by Italy and Austraila today.

I'll laugh if Ghana knocks out Brazil. That would be really good.

My guess for the finals is Argentina vs. Germany.

Since i'm part french and part italian

I'm rooting for France and Italy!!!

I missed Italy and Australia.

Will catch the rerun tonight...

Poor Switzerland.

Their goaly shots SUCKED!!!

It's a surprise Ukraine is doing so well since this is the first time ever they've been to the World Cup.

My guess for the finals is Argentina vs. Germany.

That is not possible since both teams will play against each other on Friday.

While I hope that my country wins, I think Argentina is stronger.

I think France will be kicked out today, and Ghana as well. Brazil and Spain will reach the next round.

Rooting for Argetina, but the game is dreadfull boring so far (after first half).

Not much action, but hopefully things will improve if Messi plays.

Go Portugal!!!!!

I'm glad Italy won. I'm still upset that Argentina got eliminated.

I'm also gla that Brazil got knocked out. They weren't that impressive at all! But I really want Portugal to win!

Portugal vs. Italy....that'd be a great match!

Portugal vs. Italy....that'd be a great match!

Word.

I flew across the room and did my happy dance when Italy scored that goal in the LAST TWO MINUTES of the SECOND EXTRA TIME! When the second goal came a minute later I almost died of excitement.

Argentina SOOOO didn't deserve to get kicked out.

Rooting for Portugal tomorrow... I hate France's cockiness.

France vs. Italy

Who Will Win?

France vs. Italy

Who Will Win?

France. Zidane, Henry and the bald goalie rocks! Zidane will probably win the Golden Shoe (or is it boot?)....the MVP of the tourny.

France dominated in the second half, but I'm glad they lost.

I still hold a grudge over them beating out Brazil in '98.

Go Italy!

Zidane you freakin idiot!!! Way to cost your team the World Cup. What was he thinking? MORON!