does argentina have a good chance of winning the world cup this year?
341218
If they make it past the 1° round they have a big chance, they'll gain momentum and if there is one team which means problems to Brazil, that's Argentina
562121
I think that the team that wins the final game will win the world cup this year. I'd like my country to win it.
306441
yes they can! every team that qualified to the world cup has the potential to win a World Cup, of course there a series of factors that are involved that aid to or not.\nGermany is the house team, and that is just a factor that aids to their strong team. To me everyteam is a potential winner at the World Cup\nGood Luck to all the teams, specially Italy (my team)
517008
Yes I agree Brazil is highly favorable to win the cup, but i'm surprized Germany didn't get more votes, all their players are very elite and I believe they too have a very good chance to win it this year.
338241
Argentina.  Lionel Messi is going to come alive on the 'world's stage.'  Brazil certainly stands a strong chance, as they have the most talented and skilled roster in the finals.  But Brazil, is also likely with all that talent to trip themselves up.  At least, I hope so.  Nothing against Brazil, they play beautiful soccer and are a joy to watch.  I just dont want another Brazil world cup championship.  Time to move it to Argentina for 4 years.  Germany, although the home side, I do not believe stands as good a chance as many people say.  Dont forget about the Czech's either.  But I must go with my boy Messi and Argentina.  Strong squad.  Defense and Offense...great ball control and a brand of soccer that translates well onto the world's stage.
1092562
Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup, every time and every year that they won the final game.
437810
They have just as much of a chance as anyone else, Remember Germany in the last world cup! No-one gave them a chance and they reached the final.So YES!!
452372
In terms of talent, Argentina is competitive with any nation in the world (including Brazil).  However, they will not win.  I have two words to explain why they will not win:  Jose Pekerman.\n\nThe guy is clueless.  Argentina need to develop a tactical scheme that includes both Aimar and Riquelme.  They should play a 4-3-3 deploying both Pablo and Roman as playmakers with Mascherano protecting the backline.  Crespo should be upfront and young Messi and Carlitos on the wings.\n\nI think that front six is better than anyone else in the world.  However, we all know that Pekerman does not have enough sense to deploy that lineup in that formation.\n\nInstead, we will be treated to the likes of Diego Placente and Esteban Cambiasso in the starting lineup.  Being that Argentina got screwed again in being drawn in the Group of Death, I am not convinced they will even escape their group.  With a proper manager who gets his tactics correct, I would probably favour them to win it all, but they won't so long as Peker-head is the coach.
1020695
Me again John B\nI like the look of Argentina mate they've got some Strikeforce, their Midfield is Fantastic and in Defence they are strong too.\n\nBrazil cannot be written off of course, they have only played at about half-pace for much of their games, but when they step up a gear they are great to watch.\n\nFrom Europe I thought that Spain looked the most impressive side and the French saw them off and on a good day they can take on anyone.\n\nBut like I said with players like Crespo,Teves, Saviola up front  Messi, Rodriguez and Cambiasso in Mid and Sorin, Ayala and Colocini they look a class act and will probably have the best chance of beating Brazil, I cannae see any of the Europeans beating either of these 2\n\nAWRABEST
3488
I think they a good chance of winning this year.
994033
no.\nits hard to compete against brazil, germany and of course the old rival, argentina,and some european dark horses,like italy and portugal.\nbut with luck, maybe theyre going to win it.\nWITH LUCK.
405009
i dont think they have a chance in going to the final game, maybe quarter finals.  \nGermany, Brazil, and Argentina will leave no room for other teams.
1131129
I agree. Argentina can win it all.
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
1031968
They're a good team. Too bad they have to faced Argentina & Netherlands in their first two match.
1044619
No, I dont think they are solid enough at the back, any good team such as argentina will open up their defence with ease, also they're not playing like the Brazil we know and they keep playing under-performers like Ronaldo. they wont win it this year
383021
No. They have teams whith a very good chance in the last two world cups, but they choked. Same for Portugal in 2002.