A group headlined by France, will not likely to be known for the most attractive football with Honduras and Ecuador to contend with. Many see France s...

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Group E podcast

Russia’s pre-World Cup friendly against Slovakia on May 26 shouldn’t necessarily be a preview of their performance on the world stage. A s...

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Russian Resurgence

We are joined by @YankeeGunner to preview Group D. We debate Italy’s potency and whether or not Roy Hodgson will be brave enough to unleash his ...

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Group D Podcast

  The road to Brazil has been something of a divine quest for the minnows of Group D.  Faltering to Uruguay in a qualifying playoff for the tour...

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Costa Rica, Pura Vida.

Group C is one of the most open groups in all of the tournament. The favorites are Colombia, but who comes second is anyone’s guess. Will it be ...

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Group C Podcast

It took world powerhouse Brazil 24 years between 1970 and 1994 to win its then fourth World Cup. It took Italy the same 24 years to claim its fourth W...

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The Löwdown on Germany

Maybe it is the 3 years of French in High School talking, but I love this France team. Four years ago in South Africa, the squad protested and went on...

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French Roast