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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.
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. 
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.
Maggiemaybe
I made my predictions at 0630h (is there no yawn emoticon?).
How about 
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You're right, KatGransnet!! I'll remember that for future use.
Germany to win
Portugal v Ghana - draw
Belgium to win
Algeria v Russia - draw
Favourite apps to follow. 
To win
Portugal
Germany
Russia
Belgium
Favourite apps
Candy Crush as per Pittcity
BBC News brings news from all countries.
BBC Good Food brings recipes from all over the world.
Amazon buying 'things' from all over the world!
Crumbs, how much longer will this go on!
Who's still watching? Yesterday's scores are as follows...
USA 0-1 Germany
Portugal 2-1 Ghana
South Korea 0-1 Belgium
Algeria 1-1 Russia
Today's leaderboard:
Pittcity 56
Maggiemaybe 54
kittylester 53
rubysong 47
Happy2Be 33
Charleygirl 23
Tegan 20
thatbags 3
GrannyCaz1 1
hildajenniJ 1
creative 0
No games today so you can have a break!
Aaannnnddd relax......! 
See you all same place tomorrow.
Wow - I guessed them all right yesterday!!
Today I will be mostly watching tennis 
HOORAY!!
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