Here we go..

La Furir Roja vs the Orangje!  No longer quite the Flying Dutchmen of old, the Netherlands have shown great consistency and have won every World Cup qualifier and World Cup match (6-0-0) (and unbeaten in their last 25) leading up to today.  Spain (5-0-1) was riding a 35-match unbeaten streak before the USA got to them last year but then ran off 10 more matches before being upset by the Swiss in the first group stage match.  While France and Italy fizzled, Spain rebounded and have every match since, including the last three 1-0 and four straight one-goal matches.  Both teams are looking for their first World Cup title in what should be a great match.  I'm watching from home as I have to pack for a trip to Virginia (flying into Baltimore, though) tonight, but I hope Spain wins but will just be glad if Holland, which I traditionally have loved over the past few World Cups, get the trophy.

Will Wesley Sneijder or David Villa come out ahead in the Golden Boot chase?  Will the refs reward or punish Arjen Robben's dives early?

More importantly, however, is the eight people who are fighting for the four money spots and the seven who are hoping for the $40 Bonus.  Good luck to them!