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So - rules are there are no rules, no insider footballer info needed - it's just who you think will win, lose or draw - like Paul the octopus in the last World Cup - this is using the brilliance of gransnetters (and CariGransnet's goldfish - named Goldie, of course) to predict who will win the World Cup.
Every morning we post the fixtures for that day for you to post your predictions.
You'll get a point for each correct prediction (win, lose or draw) and for those with a competitive streak, there will be a bonus points option suggested for the day, so you 'fancy' up your entry <ooh>
Every morning we will update our leaderboard, however you're more than welcome to join in at whatever stage. Obviously there's less chance of winning if you join in half-way, unless you're a pro and take part in the bonus rounds!
There will be a mystery prize for the gransnetters with the most points at the end of the World Cup (13 July).
Let the games commence! Post below if you'll be taking part from Thursday.
Scores last night:
Netherlands 0-0 Argentina
2-4 to Argentina after penalties
Leaderboard today:
Pittcity 77
Maggiemaybe 72
kittylester 71
rubysong 61
Happy2Be48
Charleygirl 36
Tegan 21
thatbags 3
GrannyCaz1 1
hildajenniJ 1
creative 0
Two more matches to get your scores up! See you on Saturday.... 
I want to see Germany do all their fancy footwork and then Robben to just walk up to them and punch them on the nose
Tegan 
Netherlands to win please, because my little grandson is called Robin and they have a Robin and a Robben. I have superior knowledge.
And The Bobbsey Twins in Tulip Land by Laura Lee Hope was set in Holland, as we always called it back then. I love the Bobbsey Twins, me. 
Tegan I love the England v Paquador sketch too!!
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' - Tracy Chevalier
That was easy but the football - no idea. I'll be back later after I have take soundings.
Love that picture Pittcity
As you know, scores last night were 7-1 to Germany.
Tonight's match:
Netherlands v Argentina 9pm BBC1 and ITV
Leaderboard so far...
Pittcity 75
Maggiemaybe 71
kittylester 70
rubysong 59
Happy2Be 48
Charleygirl 35
Tegan 21
thatbags 3
GrannyCaz1 1
hildajenniJ 1
creative 0
For your bonus point, name a book that's set in the Netherlands or Argentina.
Yes, there are worse things than going out early! I dread to think what the Germans would have done to our team if we'd managed to struggle through to the later stages! 
Oops! 
Me too, Tegan. It was so sad to see those little boys in tears. Though I am told by him who knows that the Brazilian team played very badly.
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