Surprises in the World Cup

I am hoping for a World Cup full of surprises. We already have one or two surprises. England did not win the game against USA, which was unexpected as England is typically the better team. The goal that America made was a fortunate goal, not a beautiful goal like England made. The next surprise was Japan (Nippon) WINNING in their game against Cameroon. This was not expected and what the commentators said to be "the biggest upset of the World Cup so far". Not a big upset for me :) :) I am glad for Japan. I do not know how far they will go but they do have 3 points and so lets just hope they do well by either equalizing or winning their next games. :) I hope that either an underdog gets up there or a good team but not the expected top team be in the championship. I am thinking Portugal would be a great surprise. If it does have to be a top team I am hoping Brazil or Germany. I am hoping that Italy vs. Paraguay stays equalized, so that does not give Italy a lot of points but just one point. If Italy wins this World Cup they would be equal in Championships with Brazil and I do not want that to happen. Of course this is my opinion. I do love watching the World Cup!! Let's see what other surprises come about in this 2010 World Cup in South Africa! :) I am anticipating Switzerland vs. Spain. I will be wearing my Swiss shirt and cheering crazy. I hope this is a surprise with Switzerland doing well.