The countdown to the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany is under way and each of the 32 competing countries has a specific guide looking ahead to the tournament, there are several stars to watch. Teams some of them are unpredictable and some really new ones.

Who do u think is gonna win the world cup this time. For me hope its not Brazil because i hate to see one team everytime winning the cup.Makes the sport monotonos.

My choice of a team this time would certainly be Holland. What about YOU GUYS & GALS

Never been a big fan of England, but this time look good....my ol time fav is Argentina though..damn Brazil has simply incredible team(i mean couple of team in their squad)...lets see who succeeds...

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.....enjoy

I've been following argentina all the time, they aren't good enough to make it to the finals. The team to watch this time will definitely be Mexico....all young and great deal of passion....they will give some tough time to big teams.....
cheers

Go Argentina, we are the champs!!!
I have waited alot for Argentina, couple of more months. I gaurentee EL ARGENTINE VICTORIA amigos. "F*ck u all" to all u sonafabitches english and brasil fans!

Go Argentina!!

Well one of the EU countries will win....WHO? Time will show......

I will narrow u down Lady, Italy, England or Germany

oh not fu(king England ald fed up with this shit primership talk everyday if i have to go for european country then it will be italy , but all time fav Agentina

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Come on Guys....... It's gonna be England. Have U seen the quality in players they have. I don't thnk anyone would like to compete. It's "NOW OR OVER" situation for England.
Here is my team for England.

Keeper Paul Robinson
Wingers Gary Neville(right), Ashley Cole(left)
Defenders Rio Ferdinand(Right), John Terry(left)
Midfielders David Beckham(Right), Frank Lampard(Right Center),
Steven Gerrard(Left Center), Joe Cole(Left)
Forwards Michal Owen(Right), Wayne Rooney(Left)

Substitution Bench... David James, Peter Crouch, Wes Brown, Shaun-Wright Philips, Jermaine Defoe, Sol Campbell, Wayne Bridge, Steven Downing


I would say Rio Ferdinand must improve to partner Terry. He is being too lazy in defense these days, but he mught be pulled to Center of the midfield to be replaced by Cambell. Rooney & Owen will make a fantastic pair up front. Lampard will strengthen the attack and Gerrard will help the defense. So it is solid midfield. Gary & Beckham can deliver good passes & both cole are solid on counter attack. This is an awesome team.

this is outrageous... you forgot the best enlish player rite now... lol, the guy that puts joe cole on the bench... shows how much u know about your own 'so-called' awesome team...
overrated... thats all i gotta say

oh yah, for those who dont know... LAMPARD is who i was talking about

OK, well i take that back.. got a little excited... but for the record, joe cole will be in the bench... eh s not even starting on his own team... lol... why would he be starting for england... wayne rooney is a solid player, but i can name 10 players right now.. that are way better than him...

Tell me brother whom did u see better than cole in Engalnd. I don't think U have seen joe cole play. I hate chelsea but I like to watch this guy coz he is the player that scores winner in many matches while playing from midfield. I rate him better than scott parker. I have watched this guy since his debut in West Ham.

England all the way!!!! This is the best England team ever!!!!!!!!!!!

i doubt sol and ashley will be in squad this summer even the owen is in doubt, any way i want englad to be out from first round ehehehehehe that will be nice to c the faces of ppls outta here lol

For you all Messi fans out there, enjoy!!!1


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1560939856169568251&q=Messi

Freek---, any way i want englad to be out from first round ehehehehehe that will be nice to c the faces of ppls outta here lol
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hehe me too me too.... :P

Rum, I wish England wins but I know they wont. What I am saying is not backed by logic but by my own instinct :)
And comeon people, England are not that bad. My prediction is England will make it all the way to the second round. And probably get beaten by Italy or Germany or some countries like that.

Yeah, I mean SECOND ROUND , where 16 teams used to be

I think, with the firepower of Holland, they should be one of the favorites to clinch the trophy.I think they have a great squad with natural talents like Robben, Rafael Van Der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Van the man Nistelrooy, and with Captain Philip Cocu leading the team, they are an impressive unit with memories of Rinus Michels squad in the 70's under great Johan Cryuff and Johan Niskeens.

90's had a presence of International stars like Gullit, Van Basten (who in my opinion is one of the most lethal strikers ever to be born), Riijkard, Koeman and Dutch side were clear favorities only to be halted by the eventual champions. There hopes were winning the 98 trophy was dismantled by the eventual champions again loosing in tie breaks which is I think has never been dutch's strong quality.

But looks like the Van Basten effect has rejuvenated the Oranje boys once more as the likes of an impressive Czech team were looking for shelters when Oranje played against them in the qualifying at the arena in Amsterdam. They have blasted 10 impressive wins and only two draws to secure there place in Germany.

But Van Basten will need an extra special performance coming from his team and somebody needs to stand up and deliver a Johan Cryuff 70s if the Dutch team are going to win the trophy.

Lets Go ORANJE BOYS!!!