Silver Road and Golden Stripes, Yet Another Football TL

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Group A: Italy, Brazil, Colombia, Turkey
Group B: Uruguay, Greece, Sweden, South Korea
Group C: Portugal, Russia, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland
Group D: Spain, Ivory Coast, Japan, Paraguay
Group E: Netherlands, Croatia, Ecuador, Hungary
Group F: Germany, Chile, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group G: England, France, Switzerland, Norway
Group H: Argentina, Denmark, Mexico, Ghana
 
Interlude: World Challenge 2012
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    Having occured after the group stages of the 2012-13 edition of the Nations League, this World Challenge saw the african nations go back to their old habits. With Japan qualified as hosts, South Korea took the ticket as second-best nation in the AFC, sweeping New Zealand in their first game. They would go on to knock out the Ivory Coast out of the tourney, as their Asian brethren Japan did likewise with Mexico. The Ivorian Elephants did manage to snatch fifth place, though. No surprise for Japan, who were swiftly knocked out by Spain, however South Korea managed to drag Argentina all the way to penalties before finally admitting defeat. The Tigers would then go on to face another extra time period during the match for first place, which they would lose to the hosts. The final was close, but in the end Spain proved to be too much to handle for Argentina, with the Rioja equalling Brazil as they held their third title thanks to a lone goal from David Villa.

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    Argentina's Carlos Tevez fails to ger through the Spanish midfield during the final.
     
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    • MatthewFirth

    Group A: Italy, Brazil, Colombia, Turkey
    Group B: Uruguay, Greece, Sweden, South Korea
    Group C: Portugal, Russia, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland
    Group D: Spain, Ivory Coast, Japan, Paraguay
    Group E: Netherlands, Croatia, Ecuador, Hungary
    Group F: Germany, Chile, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Group G: England, France, Switzerland, Norway
    Group H: Argentina, Denmark, Mexico, Ghana
     

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    My picks:
    Group A: Italy, Brazil
    Group B: Uruguay, Greece
    Group C: Portugal, Republic of Ireland
    Group D: Spain, Paraguay
    Group E: The Netherlands, Croatia
    Group F: Germany, Chile
    Group G: England, France
    Group H: Argentina, Denmark
     
    Groups A-D 2012-13
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    First group of the year, and first shockers. Italy and Brazil, considered the super-favoritres of the group, both lost their footing. Brazil had a particularly bad time, losing any chance of making it to the Round of 16, let alone the FIFA Cup, as they were swiftly eliminated. Italy did manage to grab a spot in the FIFA Cup. Colombia and Turkey were very happy with this arrangement, as they advanced as first and second seed.

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    Uruguay didn't have such problems. The Celeste easily dominated their group, taking first quite handily. Previous year finalists Sweden completely dropped out of both competitions, while South Korea made its return to the Round of 16, Greece having to be content with a FIFA Cup slot.

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    Group C was extremely close, but Portugal barely managed to take first seed in the end. The group favorites beat Russia for first place on a better goal average, while the Czech Republic missed their slot for one little point. Ireland on the other hand were completely let down as they dropped dead last.

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    Spain weren't as dominating as they usually were, but managed to make it out of the group nonetheless, one point behind Japan, who would advance to the Round of 16 once more, aiming to make it further than their Semi-final about 15 years before. Behind these two, battle was fierce for a FIFA Cup slot, with the Ivory Coast finally taking it over Paraguay.

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    Japan and Paraguay in action in Group D as the Japanese chase down a first place finish.

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    Italy (3), vs Senegal
    Greece (37), vs Slovenia
    Czech Republic (5), vs Morocco
    Ivory Coast (28), vs United States
     
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    The Netherlands would honour their group favorite status by easily finishing first in a tight group, with Ecuador getting second over Croatia. Hungary wouldn't perform at their best for their grand return to the Nations League, as they dropped out of both the World League and the Nations League.

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    No problems for Germany either, with the Mannschaft heading out into the Round of 16 as first seed with flying colours. They would be followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, who would make their first appearance in the Round of 16, while Chile would advance in the World League over Australia.

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    England also made it out quite easily, topping Group G with only a single loss, to France. The french were unable to make it to the Round of 16 though, as Norway proved to be an obstacle too big to handle, and had to be content with the World League. Previous edition semi-finalists Switzerland shared the fate of Sweden, and dropped out of both competitions.

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    Finally, Argentina would also advance, but would only as a second seed. Denmark would claim first after a near perfect run in the group, leaving Mexico to be eliminated and relegated to the World League yet again, barely finishing above Ghana.

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    France and Switzerland battle for a slot in the World League

    Transfer to World League:
    Croatia (7), vs Cameroon
    Chile (33), vs Montenegro
    France (10), vs Mali
    Mexico (23), vs Tunisia

    Round of 16:
    Turkey v Portugal (Istanbul (Ataturk)/Braga)
    Ecuador v Japan (Quito/Yokohama)
    Spain v Denmark (Valencia/Copenhagen)
    Argentina v Uruguay (Buenos Aires (Amalfitani)/Montevideo (Luis Franzini))
    South Korea v Germany (Seoul/Gelsenkirchen)
    Norway v Netherlands (Oslo/Eindhoven)
    Bosnia and Herzegovina v Colombia (Sarajevo/Bogota)
    Russia v England (Moscow/Manchester (Old Trafford))
     
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    • MatthewFirth

    Turkey v Portugal (Istanbul (Ataturk)/Braga)
    Ecuador v Japan (Quito/Yokohama)
    Spain v Denmark (Valencia/Copenhagen)
    Argentina v Uruguay (Buenos Aires (Amalfitani)/Montevideo (Luis Franzini))
    South Korea v Germany (Seoul/Gelsenkirchen)
    Norway v Netherlands (Oslo/Eindhoven)
    Bosnia and Herzegovina v Colombia (Sarajevo/Bogota)
    Russia v England (Moscow/Manchester (Old Trafford))
     
    Round of 16 2012-13
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    Like last year, the Round of 16 was a wipe of first seeded teams. Portugal were the first to fall, despite an early 3-1 win in Turkey, they got swept 3-0 at home, leaving the Turks to move on to the Quarter-Finals. Spain easily dispatched Denmark, while Argentina got revenge on the Celeste, although they were nearly knocked out during the return leg. Germany and England both got upset however, with the titleholders falling to South Korea, while England couldn't beat Russia at Old Trafford and were knocked out because of their initial failure to beat the Russians in Moscow. Finally, Bosnia defeated Colombia to reach a historic Quarter-Final milestone.
    Only two top seeded teams made it through to the Quarter-Finals: Japan, who defeated Ecuador and were the second Asian team to make it this far in the competition, and the Netherlands, who absolutely crushed Norway.

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    Russian players celebrate their victory over England in Moscow, sending them to the Quarter-Finals.

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    Quarter-Finals
    Turkey v Japan (Istanbul (BJK Inonu)/Tokyo)
    Spain v Argentina (Barcelona/Buenos Aires (Dellagiovanna))
    South Korea v Netherlands (Daegu/Rotterdam)
    Bosnia and Herzegovina v Russia (Sarajevo/Saint Petersburg)

    Thanks to @Chocolate Raines who nominated this TL for a Turtledove! If you enjoy the story, do go and second his nomination so that the story gets past the entry round :)
     
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    Turkey v Japan (Istanbul (BJK Inonu)/Tokyo)
    Spain v Argentina (Barcelona/Buenos Aires (Dellagiovanna))
    South Korea v Netherlands (Daegu/Rotterdam)
    Bosnia and Herzegovina v Russia (Sarajevo/Saint Petersburg)
     
    Quarter-Finals 2012-13
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    The Quarter-Finals started with a bang, with Turkey and Japan facing off for the first slot in the final four. Turkey left no chance to the Japanese, rolling over them as they made their way towards their first ever Semi-Finals appearance. The AFC squads would be wiped, with South Korea being crushed by the Netherlands, who would meet Bosnia and Herzegovina, who just vanquished Russia to make it towards their own first Semi-Finals. Spain sealed the deal to get four UEFA squads in the Semi-Finals, in a close face-off with Argentina that had them qualify only after extra time during the return leg.

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    Turkish celebrations as they defeat Japan 3-0 at home.

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    Semi-Finals:
    Turkey v Spain (Istanbul (Ataturk)/Madrid (Santiago Bernabeu))
    Netherlands v Bosnia and Herzegovina (Amsterdam/Sarajevo)
     
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