Will DeMarcus Beasley and the U.S. escape their group?

The teams are set, travel arrangements made, tickets sold and flags ready to fly. All that is left is to don the face paint. The World Cup is right around the corner!

Despite an arduous qualifying process that stretches over years and weeds out all but the most deserving, success in the World Cup may ultimately hinge on a team's draw. Find yourself lumped in with the traditional "Group of Death" and potential sleepers instantly become afterthoughts, while potential favorites become endangered. So what's your take on the field of 32?

Cast your vote below and pick the teams you think will advance from each group and the teams you think will reach the final!

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