re: WC question from a newb

And what makes it interesting is the last game in each group are played at the same time so that two teams can't collude or frick around if the result in the other match effects their standing.

It was tense as hell last WC when the USA was playing Algeria and and England was playing Slovenia and the last minute Donovan goal meant the USA went from going home to winning the group in the span on 30 seconds.

I love when the group results come down to the last two matches - except for the USA's group. I want us to be locked in after match two.

Good question, BTW. We don't mind questions about the nuances or details of the tournament. It's the dumb "WHAT IF LEBRON WAS OUR GOALIE?" or "NO ONE SCORES, THIS IS BORING, MAKE THE GOAL BIGGER!" crap that we get bitchy about.