What do you think about Poland in this years Fifa worl cup.?
352023
Poland stand a good chance of qualifying in Group A behind Germany but they have to be particularly aware of the tie against Ecuador, who were the surprise package of the South America qualifying round. The Poles did well in qualifying for the World Cup, winning all their games except for 2 losses to group winner England, and were particularly impressive in attack. However, Poland doesn't have the quality across the team that will enable them to mount a serious challenge and will probably go out in the Second Round.
931840
Future is looking good and bright. The team has reched its lowest that it can not go any further down from here. Hence, it can look forward to a better performance from here on. If you remember even prior to start of  the last world cup, we were at the lowest and in our first few matches against low placed teams like Holland we won with difficulty, but after that we reached the finals and lost.\n\nHence, its good that we have not peaked at the wrong time, but we should now start gethering momentum to peak at world cup. Hopefully, by that time we will have few changes in our team for better.
1002557
They are not likely to win the World Cup, but they have a strong team. They did very well in the Africa Cup and have a lot of strong players from European leagues. On the other hand they are in a tough group with Argentina, The Netherlands and Serbia/Montenegro. To get through they probably have to beat at least one of those three and draw with another one.
1081137
Ecuador is looking really good so far.  I think they will make it out of the Group stage.  I think they should be able to pull off a win against Costa Rica, but Germany will be tough.  They will probably get the second place spot in their group, then lose in the round of 16.
1055945
Hope you don't mind me answering your Q. Yes Italy improved greatly today and performed more like the side we expect them to be. Luca is very talented. Great asset to Italy. Ukraine did not play to their potential today and I think lack of big game experience v Italy's experience in the situation came through. Well onto the next round for you. Good Luck.
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.
318894
They'll be lucky to get past the first round. Czech Republic has a strong team and Italy is out of the question. After watching the Germany game, I don't think they'll do well. The Us needs to stop playing friendlies against such weak opponents. All that does is raise false confidence.
1060452
I laugh because I live in the states.  I have to watch the early match at lunchtime. I left work to go over and watch the Germany match.  But the Polish guy beats me to the TV....so I walk in and Poland is on. Well....after Poland scores the go ahead goal, he is "whooooohooooing" and jumping up and down. I didn't have the heart to tell him that the game was meaningless..........let him think he just won the World Cup.  Sad....very sad.
1047382
Germans.  Unlike the 2006 World Cup where Germans have scored 3 goals and the orther 7 German golas were scored by Poles playing for Germany
1150636
The reason people over look Spain is their past record as massive underachievers - though Ukraine looked oddly jaded last night and Shevchenko looked like a starving man on his own up front, Spain were quality.  I think that the Spanish nation has woken to the fact that club football is not the be all and end all and that it's all very well having the best club side in Europe, but the national side was in danger of becoming a joke.  I think they are as good a bet as anyone, except perhaps the Czech Republic who went off at odds which didn't really match their excellent chance of winning....
1131330
Pretty far, actually. According to FIFA, they are #2 in the world's rankings after Brazil. I'd say if they keep doing well, they've got a real chance for the cup.
1125121
An underdog...With that said if Brazil do it again it must be respected and acknowledged. Germany have been great too. My sentimental favourite, Ukraine. Great job and their first cup too!!!!
1133832
I would really like them to get to the finals/semi-finals, as they are my second favorites after Germany, but I don't think they have what it takes.  They have some really talented players, but I just haven't been seeing spectacular play from them.  Maybe the next WC.. they're still young, so they have time to develop :).
1080366
For a fun email, check the link\nhttp://multimedia.repubblica.it/home/277137?ref=hpmm\nIn the final test match before world cup stage1, Poland (a delusion in this world cup), takes a goal by Colombia goalkeeper. It's not a unique fact, but the very first time i've seen it in an international match.
355182
Again, yes. But not this year. They are not as strong a team as they were compared to past years. England and Netherlands are strong too. So this world cup will be one of the more exciting ones
1042825
that was a VERY good game. by the final 20 minets you could just see poland sag and give up.  they realy didnt have a chance.\n\necuadore was on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
827063
I think they have the best chance to win the world cup it's true... they're machines! They may choke.... but all teams have those bad games! I think they'll be in an ideal position with Carter on the field!\n\nBut I'd LOVE to see Ireland win! We've had some absolutely shocking seasons and now things are really coming together! Blistering back-line and a scrummage pack that took SA to the sword last weekend! It'll prove a valuable benchmark if we can win all our autumn internationals! \n\nThe other teams fanciable are the Austrailians and maybe France if they're on form on the day! Wales under their new coach may suprise a few!!! England don't have a chance of retaining their world cup..... Austrilia should have won that on the day..... shame he missed that last penalty... then it all would have been so different!