2012 Euro Cup Predictions

Group Stage (Winner listed first)

Group A
Russia
Czech Rep

Group B
Germany
Netherlands

Group C
Spain
Croatia

Group D
England
France


Quarterfinals:

Netherlands over Russia
Spain over France

Germany over Czech Rep
England over Croatia


Semifinals:

Netherlands over Spain
Germany over England


Finals:
Germany over Netherlands

The English are the major surprise, as nobody expects them to win their group and make the semifinals.  But the other semifinalists are obvious, as 3 of the top 4 ranked teams in the world meet expectations (#1 Spain, #3 Germany, #4 Netherlands).  Then I've got Netherlands pulling a major upset over Spain in a rematch of the '10 WC final.  Ultimately, Germany finally wins their first championship since the 1996 Euro Cup (they last won a WC in 1990).