The Netherlands is set to play Argentina in the final match within Group C. Despite being a high profile game, it's a meaningless meeting because both teams have qualified for the second round of the World Cup (tag). Therefore, it's better for us to look beyond Argentina and see who would be up against the Dutch in the second round instead.

With Portugal beating Iran 2-0 and Mexico managing only a draw against Angola, the Iberian country is currently first in Group D. Next week's Portugal-Mexico match will decide the champion of the group and since Mexico fails to impress me, I think Portugal will best Mexico. Back in Group C, after seeing how Argentina played, I don't think the odd favors the Dutch. So, second place is a rational expectation for the orange jerseys.

Given that, and that the fact that winner of both groups will play the other group's second placed team, I expect the Dutch to meet the Portuguese in the second round.

If everything turns out as I'm predicting, the Dutch-Portuguese would be an interesting - and meaningful - fixture. It might even reignite the Dutch-Portuguese rivaly that nobody has seen since the Dutch first arrived in the Malay Archipelago during the 17th century. And just as how history had unfolded, I believe the Dutch will be victorious. With Deco, Figo, Ronaldo and a few others in the Portuguese squad, it would be tough match nonetheless.

Alrighty. It's Czech Republic versus Ghana. Time to pay the idiot's box a visit.