Who will win the World Cup?

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Even with Neymar, Brazil looked vulnerable. Croatia's energetic midfield had the better of that particular battle for long periods, while in the full-back positions, Marcelo and Dani Alves were often caught out of position. Hulk and Fred failed to convince in attack.

BBC Sport - World Cup 2014: Brazil's ecstasy is Croatia's agony

The controversy surrounding Brazil’s decisive penalty in their opening World Cup match against Croatia is set to give added impetus to Sepp Blatter’s plan to introduce video referees. Just as the case for goalline technology was made by Frank Lampard’s high profile goal that never was against Germany in 2010, there is a growing belief that the outcry over the incident at the Arena Corinthians could have a similar effect.

Brazil penalty gives Sepp Blatter’s video referees plan fresh impetus | Football | The Guardian