1. I think Brazil is the favorite to win it, especially since the WC is on home soil.

2. I'd like to see the USA win it but I know that isn't a realistic expectation. I think we'll end up somewhere in the range of 1 to 4 points in the group. I'd also like to see someone that hasn't won the WC before, break through and take home the title. I can't see a Belgium, Colombia, Portugal, Ghana, etc... taking down multiple heavyweights consecutively. However, if the draw opens up due to some upsets, they might be fortunate and not have to play multiple heavyweights through the KO rounds.