World Cup predictions (3)

Knock out stage is here! Here's the list of who I think will pass to the quarters (and who I hope will pass).

Germany vs. Sweden: Germany wins (hope Sweden wins)
Argentina vs. Mexico: Argentina wins (hope Mexico wins but they looked pretty bad)
England vs. Ecuador: England wins
Portugal vs. Netherlands: Portugal wins (close one)
Italy vs. Australia: Italy wins (close one)
Switzerland vs. Ukraine: Switzerland wins (depends on which Ukraine team shows up)
Brazil vs. Ghana: Brazil wins (hope Ghana makes it exciting)
Spain vs. France: Spain wins

Random side note: What's up with the players carrying those black purses? Is it a new fashion accessory that I've been too ignorant to take note of?