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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.
Is anyone else reading this thread with their mouth open and a confused expression on their face because they don't know what the you-know-what it's all about? 
I do know it's about the World Cup though. 
Who says we know what's going on jing - I certainly don't!! 
We answer the questions that GNHQ post and they work it all out for us. It's a bit like filling in a Pools Coupon 
Portugal WIN
- FACT Portugal is named after its 2nd largest city, Porto, which is world-renowned for being the home of Port wine. I would recommend a visit as I didn't know there were so many varieties of Port.
Nigeria WIN
- FACT The President of Nigeria is called Goodluck Jonathan.
Ghana v USA DRAW
- FACT Ghana lies on the Greenwich Meridian and so the time there is Greenwich Mean Time.
Germany to win
Interesting fact
The last time we all went to Germany we ate sausages that were 'off' and all 7 of us took turns to use the one loo in our suite of rooms.
Nigeria to win
Interesting fact
My 'spare daughter' is married to a Nigerian and I think she wishes she wasn't!
USA to win
Interesting fact
The reason my 'spare daughter' wishes she wasn't married is that her MiL lives in Ghana and is trying to persuade her son to go to live there.
None of those facts are really interesting to the rest of the world, are they? 
but I'm going out in a minute and had to think quickly!
Germany Portugal draw
Nigeria win
USA win
Interesting facts
I've never been to Portugal
I've never ben to Nigeria
I've never been to the USA][like Kitty I'm a bit pushed for time 
but unlike kitty my facts are totally boring and hers are really funny!].
Thank you Tegan
After the first match I feel like I've just eaten a dozen yogurts - totally Mullered!
I'd been looking forward to that game all day; was so disappointed with the way Portugal played 
. Fell asleep watching Argentina last night [found that a bit boring as well].
Belguim win
Brazil win
Russia win
I really can't write poems,
It's never been a skill .
To find a word that rhymes with Algeria
Is throwing me into fits of hysteria .....
As I am rubbish at the score predictions I will just say Belgium, Brazil and Russia to win!!
" I'm off to the cafe for a Belgian Bun and some coffee from Brazil,
Hurry up I've got to Russia cos the cafe's at the top of the hill!!" 
Belgium v Algeria - a draw
Brazil to win
Russia to win
Does a limerick count as a poem?
There was a young lady from Korea
Who wanted to give her team a big cheer
But when it came to the match
Their goalie couldn't catch
And all that was left was a tear
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