World Cup Predictions

Staff Predictions The WTOP Staff takes its best shot at predicting this year's winner, how the U.S. will finish, and which dark horse will make a deep run. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
J. Brooks - Sports Reporter
  • Champion: Spain
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Ivory Coast
Chris Cichon - Operations
  • Champion: Germany
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Colombia
Noah Frank - Digital Sports Editor
  • Champion: Brazil
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Colombia
Dave Johnson - Sports Director
  • Champion: Brazil
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Belgium
Ellen Kortesoja - Freelance Editor
  • Champion: Argentina
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Belgium
Mike McMearty - Senior News and Sports Director
  • Champion: Brazil
  • U.S. Finish: Round of 8
  • Dark Horse: England
Dave Preston - Sports Reporter
  • Champion: Brazil
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Chile
Lauryn Ricketts - ABC 7 Meteorologist
  • Champion: Brazil
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Uruguay
Max Smith - Reporter
  • Champion: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • U.S. Finish: Round of 16
  • Dark Horse: Greece
George Wallace - Sports Reporter
  • Champion: Argentina
  • U.S. Finish: Out in group play
  • Dark Horse: Greece
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