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PWC14: Group C Match 2 (Japan, Cote D’Ivoire, Colombia, Greece)
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— 27 Feb 2014 Tom 22 comments

Group C’s second game finds a confirmation that David Cooper Moore has been given the Colombia manager’s job full-time after impressing with his urgent substitution in Game 1. He’ll be looking to build on a point, while Japan (Patri[…]

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PWC 14: Group B Match 2 (Netherlands, Australia, Chile, Spain)
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— 24 Feb 2014 Tom 12 comments

Group B finds the Netherlands (Job) in pole position, but with a point to prove after commentators speculated their first-game victory was down to crowd intimidation. Meanwhile, Australia (Matt) look to build on a decent start, and it’s a vital[…]

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PWC14: Group A Match 2 (Cameroon, Brazil, Croatia, Mexico)
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— 20 Feb 2014 Tom 13 comments

 The second round of group matches kicks off, and there’s all to play for in Group A. Cameroon (Chris) and Brazil (Matt DC) will look to build on their early advantage, Croatia (intothefireuk) and Mexico (Steve M) have ground to make up. The r[…]

Flash Pop Poll from… Twitter
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— 18 Feb 2014 Alan 6 comments

Today I'm going to decide, once and for all, which one is my favourite. Debbie Gibson or Tiffany. pic.twitter.com/1sD5vl8lXO
— Susan Calman (@SusanCalman) February 18, 2014

Which one is YOUR favourite: Debbie Gibson or Tiffany?
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PWC14: Group H Match 1 (Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea)
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— 17 Feb 2014 Tom 23 comments

The last of our 32 teams take the global pop stage, including South Korea, a side whose profile has rarely been higher – after a strong showing in the 2010 tournament, could this be their year? Iain Mew is in the managerial hotseat. Trying to s[…]

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PWC14: Group G Match 1 (Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA)
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— 13 Feb 2014 Tom 18 comments

Is this the Group of Death? That’s what early pundits dubbed Group G, featuring pop giant the USA up against three nations with deep musical heritages of their own – Ghana, Germany and Portugal. Taking on managerial responsibilities are T[…]

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PWC14: Group F Match 1 (Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria)
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— 10 Feb 2014 Tom 13 comments

Group F is home to one of our Pop World Cup debutants, Bosnia-Herzegovina, who have been thrown into a highly unpredictable group. They’re making their first PWC appearance next to Iran, who stormed to the semis of the 2006 tournament, Argentin[…]

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PWC14: Group E Match 1 (Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras)
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— 6 Feb 2014 Tom 28 comments

THERE ARE NO MINNOWS IN POP FOOTBALL. And Group E is proof, being home to the mighty Honduras, shock semi-finalists in the 2010 Tournament, and Europop 2010 stars Switzerland. France and Ecuador are pretty handy too. Managers this time out include Ka[…]

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PWC14: Group D Match 1 (Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy)
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— 3 Feb 2014 Tom 23 comments

Welcome one and all to Group D! England are probably the biggest pop name in the group, but they haven’t won the Pop World Cup since Revolver came out. Can manager Ronald change that? Two other countries have gone for experienced hands – […]

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