do you think that australia will beat the other teams in the world cup.
130252
I'm of the opinion they can get past the first round for the following reasons:\n\n(1) Two of their main players, Viduka and Kewell, have both had excellent seasons so far, Viduka is scoring for fun at the moment and Harry K is playing towards his potential at my beloved Liverpool.  The rest of the team is not bad.\n\n(2) Although Brazil is the worry in their group, Japan and Croatia should not be big threats, especially not Japan.  Clearly, they will be fighting for 2nd place in the group but they should be able to achieve that - it all depends on their preparations for the tournament.\n\nI can't see them progressing any further than that though.
219734
All you need o know is that Australia will winn\nOi! Oi! Oi!
669982
They haven't destroyed the other teams like everyone expected them to, but it's Brazil and they have the best squad they've ever had in World Cup history, so who knows?!
17094
Although Sri Lanka and South Africa are playing well, I still believe Australia have a better team composition. So Australia should win.
617438
I love to dream and so does most of Australia,, but sometimes we must think with our  heads not our hearts,, we ave exceeded a lot of countries expectations and to get this far is an enormous improvement from 12 months ago when we couldn't win a game to save our lives,, I know we get better with each game we play and Aussie Guus has a few more tricks up his sleeve,, every game from here on is a bonus we now go where no other Aussie team has been before. As for winning the bloody thing I think Brazil and Argentina may have something to say about,, But my friend we can dream can't we?
298687
No Joy there\nAustralia or Japan\nwill win
602059
I don't think so either germany is looking good do how they won today is was a classic however do if the could beat france then brazil will win it because besides germany every other team their is overrrared England for example.
657792
They are my favourite and I think they can beat Italy and progress through to quarterfinals I think they can win that and get to semifinals but alas that is as far as I can predict.  Therefore hoping for a plyoff for 3rd place.  Which is way beyond our expectations at the start.\n\nThe Socceroos have already done themselves proud.
676632
i dont think brazil are playing at their best, but i think all the lower ranked teams are having a real go in this world cup. aus played quite well but we all now that brazils defence isn't the best in the world. i think offensively brazil havn't been at their best but this maybe just because they havn't played any big teams.  i think when they play some of the bigger teams such as england, italy germany etc uboth teams will go out there to score goals. the 2 teams brazil have played so far have been quite defensive so its been quite difficult for brazil. i think wither argentina or spain will win it tho
629070
2-1 Italy.  Unless they play like against the U.S. last week.  They are unpredictable, remember they lost against South Korea last tournamant.   I believe they will prevail, they certainly have more talent than the Aussies and they know tomatoes await them if they lose.  They have been more aggressive and still have a killer defence.  I like the Azzuri.
603525
Maybe the 16 rounds or semi finals but not world cup. \nI think they are not experienced enough to win the world cup. Maybe over 4 years.
555521
Yes they truly are champions especially in defeat. Very very sad to see it end the way it did. But we have so much to look forward to and on with the Asian Cup and qualifiers for 2010. \nWell who will I support now. Dilemma!!! I have long followed the Italian football side but my heart and soul were with the Aussies and always will be. I lost respect for some of the Italian players last night. They defended brilliantly and in the end that is what really won the game, but some true personalities came out this morning as they were pushed by the Aussies and it wasn't nice. So now I am rethinking the whole issue. Not because we were beaten, to me we weren't, but because I thought they would be above the fake foul syndrome invading the game. I am impressed with Germany so It will be the German or Italian teams in the end that I follow now.\n\nAddition:\nA few hours later my decision is made. Germany. Italian fans have changed my mind with cocky, nasty attitudes and comments. Ungracious, Sore winners are not something I like to be involved with.
654272
I think Argentina will eventually win this game but it will not be easy. We all throw our predictions around but as yet the "super sides" have yet to play each other and the only guide we have to their performance is the games already played. Some have played equally good sides, some have not. Germany does have the home turf advantage but that's only a small part of the psychology of the game. They have not had great wins yet but none the less they have been determined enough to continue to get the result. Argentina have been very good. They have their attack down well and their defence has withheld. This will be a really good game, I just think in the end the flair and natural ability of the Argentinians will give them the best result.
135118
it will not be easy, but i think that they will, after all, all of brazil's players are some of the best in the world, like kaka, cafu, dida, adriano, ronaldo, robinho etc.. and  THE CURRENT BEST in the world according to fifa and the public twice in a row ronaldinho, plus their current manajer is the one that has made them achieve their last 2 world cup titles, my bet is that brazils will prevail and come up victourious once again.
614575
Australia still have to play Croatia but if all goes to form it looks like they will play Italy.Ghana will have a hard time beating the USA.
137190
I want Argentina to win this year. So far they are at the top of the score board, and new players such as ZABALETA Pablo, and MESSI Lionel are going to bring some fierce competition to the cup. Aside from that, there are also some very interesting  new countries that have qualified in the world cup, so there might be a lot of surprizes.
587238
It could be Brazil and Germany in the finals again. This world cup is held in Germany, and for sure Germany must win this time.