will the usa ever win the soccer world cup?
93267
I believe the USA can win the World Cup this year.  Noone is writing us off this time around.  We are ranked in the top 10 by FIFA.  To go along with our ranking, we have some of the best goalkeeping in the world (Keller, Howard, and a number of MLS keepers like Reis and Hartman).  We have a solid defense with Bocanegra, Onyewu, Hejduk, and Pope (and maybe even Pablo Mastroeni).  World-class midfielders in Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley will be stepping onto the pitch (not to mention the solid job players like Kerry Zavagnin put forth each and every time they take the field).  Up top, we have the emergence of Taylor Twellman in the international game and the return of Eddie Johnson to the fold.  We have a coach in Bruce Arena who, I believe, if he leaves after the tournament, should get a top-flight European league job next fall (Malcolm Glazer hiring Bruce Arena at ManU if Sir Alex Ferguson were to leave?  A long shot maybe, but intriguing.).  Add to that, one of Italy's best players, Francesco Totti, recently went down with a serious injury and will be out until at least May.  Even if he does come back for the tournament, will he be at full strength?  Ghana's midfielder Laryea Kingston will also miss the tournament through suspension.  While we have a tough road to travel both in our group and with the possibility of Brazil lurking in the round of 16, I believe the USA has the ability to take on the world's best and win it all.
479093
The US is arguably in one the toughest groups of the world cup. They will have to be playing Italy, the Czech Republic, and Ghana. I figure they should be getting past Ghana. They will have to at least beat either Italy or the Czech Republic (or tie each of these teams). I think that they have a good chance of advancing out of their group. If they do they will probably be the second place team in their group. In this case, they will play the winner of group F. This will most likely be Brazil that is where their world cup trip ends. So, their only hope is to be the team with the most points in their group. In this case, they will have to play most likely Japan. From their they will go on to the quarterfinals where I don't think they will be able to win. They will probably have a good run, either way.
470998
Mate, you're mad.  Brazil could send a third choice squad and still finish in the top eight.  Their starting line up will be Ronaldo, Adriano, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Juninho, and Emerson.  Please, they can break down any defense at will.\n\nIf you want to argue that they won't win because they have a suspect defense, I will entertain that arguement.  Out of Croatia, Japan, and Australia which team is beating them?   None.\n\nWhen they win group F, they will play the runner-up in Group E -- probably the US (the latest rumor is that Nedved is retiring and Koller will not be fit --which I think puts the US ahead of the Czechs).  You think the US is beating Brazil???  I'd love to see it, but I am still connected to reality.
446887
I think they are in a very difficult group, but definitely The USA has a chance of getting in the last 8 or 4 if they can overcome the first round, but hopefully for the they don't have to face Brazil early in the next round like they did in 1994. But who knows The USA can be the big surprise of this world cup.
477581
It's tough to say.  I would say no.  Italy, Czech Republic and Ghana are tough teams and will have stronger fan support than the Americans.  Additionally, the US seem a little overconfident because of their strong performance in the last World Cup.  The only way the US will make it past the first round is if one or two of the other teams play poorly.
1094520
As long as the Czech's win it should go someway towards Fifa correcting that hugely false position the US hold in the world rankings. 3-0 or so i reckon
360098
If they do, I would consider it a miracle.  The United States does not put as much emphasis in the sport as most of the country.  The resources available to the US National Team are not sufficient, in my opinion, to build a team capable of winning the World Cup.  They can do well, but it would be a surprise to me to see them past the quarter finals.
687387
This is under "Football (American)" but it's a soccer question... so let me just say, the US will not be winning the world cup
461191
Well, they can take inspiration from Trinidad and Tobago which managed to make this year's World Cup as firm underdogs. However, I think it is very unlikely to happen. The USA and Mexico remain the dominant teams.
376091
USA has a soccer team?
418771
Same as the chances of the US winning the cup...
184777
the US team will win cos germany's form is pathetic now after losing 2 italy 4-1... n anyway the US team have very good strikers.. they also have barton who is an awesome midfielder...
349123
odds against USA winnning is a thousand : if u are talking about WC football. \n\nBut it can make it to from where it left, last year. A few steps upwards.\n\nit has to play more of soccer like south american countries and Europe to get there. \n\nSo. USA : WC VICTORY is 1 : 1000
1062531
hell naw. my boys from ghana will beat the US 3-0
248443
After the US scores 1:0 against Iran?
381655
The USA has the talent but have not played together as a team yet. It will take a huge effort to get out of our group but if we do, I thimk we can go far.
403223
Brazil shall win The World Cup!:)