Germany to win
Portugal v Ghana - draw
Belgium to win
Algeria v Russia - draw
Favourite apps to follow. 
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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.
You're right, KatGransnet!! I'll remember that for future use. 
Maggiemaybe
I made my predictions at 0630h (is there no yawn emoticon?).
How about 
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I made my predictions at 0630h (is there no yawn emoticon?).
A sentence we have found increasingly useful as we grow less able to control our bladders older is:
Perdone, donde esta el mas cercano McDonalds? (Spanish for Argentina)
Oprostite, gdje je najbliza McDonalds? (Bosnian)
Entschuldigen Sie, wo ist die naechste McDonalds? (German for Switzerland)
Excusez-moi, ou est le plus proche McDonalds? (French)
Which is (I think) Excuse me, where is the nearest McDonalds?
It's not the big Macs we're looking for, but the bano publico / javni toalet / oeffentliche toilette / toilette publique.
No, I haven't worked out the accents either, kitty. 
Mishap
My predictions are
Argentina, Switzerland and France to win.
Bos & Herz v Iran a draw.
My sentences are
I find these challenges very stressful - Nigeria
Je trouve ces defis tres stressant - France
Ich finde diese herausforderungen sehr stressig - German [Switzerland]
Nadem ti izazovi prilicno stesno - Bosnian
I apologise for the lack of accents - if I can't do links how the heck do you expect me to do accents.
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Argentina, France and Switzerland to WIN.
Looks lke GNHQ are having trouble coming up with today's bonus!! 
You are all welcome for the links but Pitt is my DS as he has lots of friends with the same first name, including his Father. I am MrsP but am happy to answer to most things...
Glad you had a good time Rubysong. I fell asleep during the first half and luckily had to go out at half time and so was not subjected to any more last night - much prefer the tennis (can we have a racquet emoticon GNHQ please!!)
Good morning all
As I'm out on a training course today, here are my predictions for today nice and early:
Argentina to win
Bosnia v Iran a draw.
Switzerland to win.
Ecuador v France a draw.
Many thanks for doing my link Pitt you are very kind 
I've just come back from watching the match with friends. A bit gloomy but lots of lovely Costa Rican food and more than a few 
Yes!!!
Aaargh, no, I needed two brackets, not one....
Click here to go somewhere vaguely near my question
I've posted a question, but I think my link just goes to the Paxo page. Anyway, maybe that's near enough:
[http://www.gransnet.com/forums/webchats/1207947-Jeremy-Paxman-WWI-memories-Q-A?msgid=25294946%2325294946 Click here to go somewhere vaguely near my question]
I do like Jeremy Paxman. 
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