Usually the host country (Germany) has a strong chance of winning! Their country is supporting them, they train hard, and they want to bring their country glory. In the 2002 final Brazil beat Germany 2-0. Now Brazil's team is even stronger than before. I know they will win the World Cup in 2006!
Beachboy
2006-04-10 01:52:22 UTC
Brazil has the best chance of winning, but anything could happen between now to the finals so nothing is definite. However recent performance shows that European teams might find it too tough a task to catch the Brazilian because they r playing totally different football. Brazilians PLAY football, while the others KICK football. Despite the above comments, I would prefer another team to win it rather than Brazil. My personal favorites are Netherlands, Italy and England (in that order), but honestly I think it would be quite difficult to pry the Cup from the Brazilians. Nevertheless it is all this uncertainty that makes the game exciting. Don't you think so?
mamaafrika10
2006-04-20 14:14:44 UTC
Brazil has a great chance at winning this world cup ; but the person who said that no south american ever won it away from south america aside from last time in japan coreais wrong; In 1958 played in Sweden brazil won it; beating the hosts sweden 5-2 in the final. Pele was 17 years old and scored 2 beautiful goals.
DK
2006-04-20 11:58:40 UTC
Of Course, Brazil would win the World Cup if they play as they have played before in 1994 and 2002 FIFA World Cup.
2006-04-20 14:05:55 UTC
Well to make a long story short. They very well have the player power to do so. They have been part in the finals in the last 3 World Cups so to say no, is wrong. We will just have to see if there are any other countries that can give them a run for their money. Very possible however. Some great players and teams this year.
f.fendesack@sbcglobal.net
2006-04-20 11:33:13 UTC
The last time a South American team has won on European soil was 1958 in Sweden, Brazil against Sweden.
There is something of a mystique about that statistic and I dont think it will change in this World Cup.
Brazil is expected to win their Group F and meet up with Italy, Czech Republic or poissibly the US in the first round of knock-out. That may or may not be a tough match pending on who places 2nd in Group E. Next game, if they win, would be against France or Spain. Both expected to do well. If they win that, the semifinal brings either Germany, Argentina, or the Netherlands.
My prediction is that Brazil will lose in that game.
s_nic
2006-04-20 11:24:09 UTC
Brazil always have a good chance of winning, no matter where the World Cup take place
mard73
2006-04-20 10:07:02 UTC
No I don't think Brazil will win the World Cup. In fact, I think that all the big teams will not do well this year. I feel Serbia and Montenegro or Croatia have a better chance of winning.
jabl_db
2006-04-10 01:44:55 UTC
Well, it's curious, there's this saying "Europe for Europeans, America for Americans" Because when a world cup is played at an european country, it has always been an european country (not always the host) who wins. And when the world cup is played at an american country, always an american country wins (Brazil, Argentina and Urugay have been the only american countries who have won a world cup.... but unly when it's played in America)
Brazil has been the only team that has won a world cup in another continent , ASIA(Korea-japan 2002), but that was the 1st world cup played outside of Europe or America and Asian teams are not as good as european and american teams
Braziliannut
2006-04-18 08:51:51 UTC
I will have to correct what someone said here. Brazil is the only team to have won twice outside of the Americas. In Sweeden in 1958 and in Japan/Korea in 2002. So, if someone can do it its them. If Germany had at least a decent team, it would almost be impossible to beat them in their own country. However, this is a very weak Germany and anything can happen.
The real problem is that Brazil is the favorite. Everytime they are the favorite they fall. So, my bet goes to Portugal (as improbable as this may sound).
khris310
2006-04-20 11:00:57 UTC
Brazil, once again, has the potential to bring the cup home once again. However, they need to restructure their attack to allow players like Ronaldihno and Kaka do their job. My only concern is the strikers. Ronaldo, Adriano and Robihno are not playing at their top of their game right; but we all now that a similar scenario occurred in the last world cup, and they ended up kicking some serious BUTT! - They are definitely one of the favorites but beware of Italy, England, Germany and Holland
sick.lumpy
2006-04-20 10:50:44 UTC
NO though I agree that Brazil has top players & I also agree with Skools saying about host country has a strong chance of winning. In 2002 we saw both Brazil & Germany in the final...are we gon see them again - possibly! Don't forget about other teams too, they'll be working hard & fun playing for the games! After all - isn't it fun watching football?!
2006-04-20 11:14:40 UTC
Brazil has a 50% chance of winning and a Europe country has a 50% chance of winning but i think that Brazil will win
johnthegiant2003
2006-04-20 15:04:36 UTC
No. Brazil has enough quality players to field three teams in the tournament,yet it is very difficult for a South American team to win in Europe. Lastly they have been in the last three finals going 2-1
FODAO
2006-04-20 11:38:41 UTC
Yes. Brazil not only has the best team but is also the only team who has won the Cup in Europe(58),Americas and Asia
Marchena
2006-04-10 03:41:32 UTC
I think so.Because it has a good players stars who shine in different leages in Europe like La liga in Spain,Primier in England,Serie A in Italy and Bundesiliga of Germany.
Therefore we expect that Brasil may win again this time the world cup final this year which will be held in Germany from June to July although has won once that trophy in Europe.
jdhenao
2006-04-20 15:14:34 UTC
Yes, Brazil is a great team with a very good coach.
They are the number one in the world.
enco01
2006-04-20 14:38:44 UTC
i don't think so. everytime they had brasil as a favorite, they seem to lose the world cup, as an example the spain 82, france 98, and even brasil 50. One problem is they have too many people to create- kaka, ronaldinho, etc. and ronaldo, adriano, robihno, one is the odd man out. Dida has been shaky in italy and needs to step it up emerson, cafu , and roberto carlos are over 30, and usually play over 50 games a yr with league, cup, and/or champions league. It happen with france 4 yrs. ago it might happen to brasil this year.
ICE_ICE_Baby?
2006-04-20 14:16:31 UTC
YES
they might as well left the World Cup trophy in Brazil, when the trophy was doing its tour throught out the world.
dre_day13
2006-04-20 13:58:58 UTC
no non-european team has ever won a world cup played in europe. said differently, every world cup held in europe has been won by a european team. Your best bet on which team will win the world cup is italy, but you can never really count out the host nation, in this case, germany.
cool670
2006-04-19 22:17:55 UTC
No Brasil doesnt have a strong team like they had years ago. I think Portugal will win the World Cup
2006-04-20 15:09:50 UTC
It's very possible. With Ronaldo and Adriano on the attack and on the midfield Ronaldinho and Kaka, you can bet that they will get very far. Each player is the star of its own team so you can expect Brazil to do a good role.
2006-04-20 15:19:47 UTC
No and i'll tell u exactly where they are gonna lose the u.s. will finish second only because of goals against and will shock the world by beating brazil on their way to a third place finish
ludwingdiaz
2006-04-20 07:38:28 UTC
Germany
European Host Tradition
2006-04-19 12:44:18 UTC
No because is difficult for south American country to win the world cup in europe
schvanky
2006-04-20 15:09:37 UTC
Possibly
Orangeight
2006-04-20 12:57:17 UTC
Yes, they will definitely will. they have a very strong team and will give a ride of a lifetime for fans during the cup. trailing will be a very strong germany, but no one will be a match for powerful Brazil.
percynery
2006-04-20 15:13:18 UTC
Brazil has a good chance, it has many good players that play in Europe and Brazil is Brazil in soccer.
tanikalemi
2006-04-20 14:13:24 UTC
I think that Brazil have the strongest team that they have ever had and they are favorites to win it but Argentina, Germany, England and ITALY will be wanting to stop them. In my opinion: THE FINAL WILL BE
ITALY - BRAZIL
Italy wins in the final.
=[)
2006-04-20 10:34:12 UTC
I believe they will, they are the favorites and they won every single major tournaments since 2002. But history does tell us that only once a non-european team has won in European soil (Brazil). Hard, but very possible.
saintcomel001
2006-04-20 12:39:48 UTC
Yes, they do have strong players, Ronaldino is doing very good and we still have Ronaldo that is a dangerous player. So, yes I do think that Brazil will win.
2006-04-20 05:30:26 UTC
Yes but I don't want them to make it out of the Round of 16, somebody else should win like Portugal or England.
fnr1976
2006-04-20 12:28:50 UTC
I don't think so.Brazil is not as a complete team as in the past, goaltending is questionable. I believe the FINAL will match MEXICO vs. DEUTSCHLAND,with MEXICO being crowned 2-1 on a header by Jared Borgetti. Long live the CONCACAF.
stonyzgrp
2006-04-20 11:53:47 UTC
Yes, because their preparations and records,number of high profile players that have always been protected and favored by the referees, and luck will enable them win the cup.
fiend_soccer
2006-04-20 12:22:23 UTC
Yes
absolut23
2006-04-20 07:30:48 UTC
Probably Brazil! but com on let see someone else winning!
rednerus_hgnis
2006-04-20 06:02:16 UTC
Yes
MODERATTO
2006-04-20 12:44:24 UTC
Brazil will take it if they match against Italy. People look Ronaldinho, Kaka, Cicinho, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Robinho, Adriano, Cafu you think they can be stopped.
villanca
2006-04-19 08:03:31 UTC
No...England will 2-1 in the final.American teams win there and European teams win the final in Europe...thats a fact when you exclude Asian contests!
Edgar
2006-04-20 11:42:52 UTC
Brazil is one of the favorites to take the trophy home but I don't think that this is their year.
2006-04-20 08:26:04 UTC
I'm hoping my country Croatia takes the gold but usually the home country gets more leway and there are some amazing teams this year. It's hard to say.
bigmur45
2006-04-20 07:25:49 UTC
No. Germany will typically play dominating, mechanical football. Italy will peter out early. Watch Holland and England.
quryouscat
2006-04-20 10:48:29 UTC
No I think that there are too many good teams who will make an extra effort to beat the brazilians. Despite this they will proably play the most exciting football.
fark
2006-04-20 07:41:24 UTC
Yes, Ronaldiho, Robinho, Adriano, Kaka, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, etc. Need I say more.
phantom17583
2006-04-10 01:46:21 UTC
yes i think brazil will be a world champ again, coz the other team seems are less consistent... altough there are very strong teams with great players... such as holland and italy
gazbecs
2006-04-20 13:56:45 UTC
Reluctantly they have got to be the odds on favorite, their defense can easily be exploited but the magic they create with the ball upfront will no doubt make up for any defensive short comings, i would love to see some underdog team beat them or at least tie. go netherlands ..... RUUUUUUUD
jayz
2006-04-19 23:54:10 UTC
Perhaps.. i do hope England,Argentina or Holland
Will win this world cup
mwjones1729
2006-04-20 12:33:16 UTC
Who is second in world cup titles? there's your winner.
karlheinz_der_grosse
2006-04-20 11:39:01 UTC
No. In that case they would have to beat Croatia twice, and this is not possible within three known dimensions.
kcallen2k04
2006-04-20 08:36:43 UTC
Not this one
ryemcfarland
2006-04-20 12:01:57 UTC
yes, they train all year work togeter have the best coach and are determined to win. if they dont they lost because of there own mistakes
2006-04-20 13:56:58 UTC
May be with the halp od Ronaldinhoooo
subbu
2006-04-20 14:14:11 UTC
No Argentina will win
cunhaxavier
2006-04-20 11:07:27 UTC
No, because there coach is now coaching the Portugal national team.