If you couldn't vote for your own national team, who would you pick to win the world cup and by what score
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1st Semi-finals\nBrazil - 0 Germany - 1\n2nd Semi-finals\nEngland - 3 Spain - 0\n\n3rd Place\n\nBrazil -1 Spain - 1 (Brazil wins on penalty 4-3)\n\nFINALS\n\nEngland - 2 Germany - 0
1071738
I'd have to say Australia... a brilliant tactical switch in the first game to turn it around, and SOOOOO unlucky against Brazil, supposedly the best team in the world! (and no, I'm not Australian!)
447835
Player by player, Brazil is the favorite. However, everything leading up to the 2006 tournament is similar to that of Spain 1982. Brazil was the heavy favorite, like the 2006 squad. Player by player they were awesome (Zico, Socrates, Falcao, etc). England was also a heavy favorite along with Argentina. France, Italy and Germany, Belgium themselves were minor favorites who could do some damage along the way, but not expected to. Then you had the E. European squads who had the potential to go far but were too full of surprises to know how they would flare (Poland, Hungary, U.S.S.R., Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia). Spain had a nice squad but a long shot. The new teams that qualified were expected to just participate and die out, but in the end most gave surprises like Honduras, Algeria, Cameroon, who almost eliminated group favorites until their last game. \n\nI believe 2006 will replay like 1982. Brazil will overwhelm, but fall short by a soccer power not likely to go far (like Italy vs Brazil in 1982). England will go far too, but fall short. Same for Argentina. Spain will underachieve as it always does since 1982, and the new teams will surprise many and give many squads a run for their money. So I will say that the team to win the 2006 world cup shall be either Italy or Germany, 3rd and 4th place between France and a E. European squad (Poland, Czech Rep. or Ukraine) if not Holland.
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Italy without a doubt. They thrashed Ukraine easily. Their defence just wont let a ball go into their box so germany will have to rely on podolski. Podolski's kicks as good as they are might just penatrate the dense penalty area but Buffon (most expensive goalie) would stop them. Also the Italians would be sure to block off Klose from any headers. Germany can't score without those to key players. Italy was able to muster 3 goals on Ukraine all using different techniques. One was a far shot and the other was a cross and a third one was a set piece(corner). Germany just dont have the defensive strength to stop the Italians ( 4-1 loss in March)
1028153
I want Argentina to win the World Cup, because Argentina is my home country and it will bring more business to my parents Argentine restaurant :)
1135631
ok, i'm gonna make this easy for you to choose, considering that Argentina, Ecuador  and soon Ukraine will be out, Choose Germany...I'm gonna go with an instinct and say Brazil win take the world cup.
1157107
Yeah of course, Forza Italia. Lol and I'm English. I just don't like my country. I want Italy to win the World cup. I just like there players like Totti, Alessandro Nesta and Andrea Pirlo. Unfortunately the USA got knocked out. Italia, Brasilia final i think.
1156165
I would say Brazil and Argentina. The 12th man award in this world cup obviously goes to Germany with so many fans at every match and the ambiance leading to the matches. Spain and England barely put together a competitive enough 11 players on the pitch. With injuries as well they have no alternatives on the foreward position, no real alternative to Beckham on the right wing. Germany has the best of its talent on the pitch. However Argentina with Messi, and Tevez carry players that can change the game on the bench. Brazil also has Gilberto Silva, Fred, Cicinho and Robinho all players that can affect the score upon entering the pitch.
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i think it would be HOLLAND or ENGLAND to win the world cup this time around.They have waited this long and i do think they have a great team of both experienced players and a mix of young and full of energy players to snatch this cup from the early favorites such as BRAZIL,GERMANY,ITALY,ARGENTINA,FRANCE.
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I really believe Brazil are the hand down favourites to win the World Cup due to the high calibre players they have in the line up.  In my opinion Ronaldinho is the best player in the game and he could lead this team all the way to the trophy by himself but he wont have to do it all alone as he has Ronaldo, Kaka, Adriano, Roberto Carlos and plenty more super stars.  If Brazil was allowed to field two teams in the World Cup I bet you they would both make it to the final.
370699
Again, I will say Netherlands. Nobody picks them so I will. Brazil are always dangerous, as are Argentina, England, and Germany. Look for Croatia to scare some people in the later rounds.
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Portugal because I think we tried our hardest (except the France vs Portugal game, that was pathetic!) we should hav at least gotten into the finals!!! FORCA PORTUGAL
1109674
I think the world would give us more respect. I still think it would be very difficult to win the World Cup. Remember, we would be playing against the rest of the world.
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Who's gonna win the world cup?
678505
These predictions are always long-shots, unless of course everyone picks the obvious player, Ronaldinho and Brazil do in fact win the World Cup.  But I'll go out on a limb and pick Steven Gerrard based on his never quit attitude and his ability to pick teams up by the scruff of the neck and drag them to victory.  I think that he will do this with England this summer.  I'll predict that he will score say, four goals in the tournament and lead England past Brazil (semi-final) and into the final (versus Argentina?) in dramatic fashion.  And for that, his goals and his ability to turn games, people will say, "My God, what a player!" and vote him the best player.  A little fantasy for you.  Now let's see what happens.  I love the drama of the World Cup...
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Argentina, Portugal, or Ukraine.\n\nAll the other teams that are left have much more world recognition and respect... as well as socio-economic stability.  Let's face it.  Winning the World Cup is good for an entire nation's politics, economy, and self-respect.  For those reasons, I want Argentina, Portugal, or Ukraine to win.\n\nI would've added Brazil, but they've already reaped those benefits.
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I would say Barcelona or Brazil when they win the world cup