Easiest Road to the Final?

[jhawkinva]

Who does everyone think has the easiest road to the final? I, for one, am very upset at how the quarterfinals are paired. If Brazil and Argentina both win their groups, they would be on the same side of the bracket and could meet in the semis, while the Group A winner can't face anyone better than the second best team in Group B before the final. I think this sets up best for Mexico. If they finish second in Group B like I think they will, they could face a third place team and either another third place team or the Group A winner on their way to the final.

[dapip]

First of all, the draw and the brackets are obviously trying to push Venezuela as far as they can, as any other home team would do. And in doing so, they have to put Brazil and Argentina to the other side of the bracket.

But my feeling is that Uruguay is going to benefit the most from the draw. But you are correct, maybe Mexico could end up having an easy road to semis.