How far do you think Australia will advance in this years world cup?
338627
They'll reach the second round, but definitely won't go any further.
987416
Australia hands down they are a better team thann the others...except Brazil. Remember FIFA rankings mean nothing in the World Cup.
1138727
v Japan - need to win this to get the 3 points secured. Accurate passing is essential.\n\nv Brazil - can force a draw, potentially cause an upset. Brazil are a class above everyone else but they are not invincible. Most likely Brazil will defeat Australia, but there's never a guarantee in football.\n\nv Croatia - need to win this one as well. Two wins usually means progression. Dado Prso looms as the danger man for Croatia, if Vince Grella or Lucas Neill can curb his influence, it can be good for Australia.\n\nThe important thing is for players not to get booked unnecessarily.\n\nThe Socceroos must surely relish this challenge. I'm salivating just typing this. But let the football do the talking.\n\nCOME ON AUSSIES!!!!\n\n(Also hoping to see Josh Kennedy making his debut, a good aerial threat he is!)
693081
The next one is already in South Africa.  \n\nAustralia moves to Asia for qualifiying for the next round so they will be considered and Asian country from that point forward and Japan&#92;Korea had the last one.\n\nSo my guess is 2014 goes to South America if there is a reasonable bid.  After that it will either go to North&#92;Central America or possibly back to Europe.\n\nMy guess is the earliest it would go back to asia would be 2022 and the winter/summer issues mentioned in someone elses post may be an issue for Australia thogh given the mean average high in Sydney in June is 16.9 C(62 F) it could work out as playable.\n\n\nThe other issue with Australia is a you can't get there from anywhere issue.  There are not many close neighbors and none that are football crazy so besides the few willing to make the journey from other continets most of the fans would have to be from Australia itself.  The European cups are always the easiest to fill the stands of because everyone in Europe can get there by either car or train.  Thus much easier to fill up the stadiums.  Other Asian countries that are closer to europe have this same advantage.\n\nIn any case I would think it would be some time out before it was played there if ever.
1046785
Hey there Clive,\n\nI agree with you. The Australian side has gone through many years of flatness but has also undergone a period of growth and development which now seens to be coming together. Their attitude of it's not over till it's over saw an incredible rise in determination in their game against Japan. They continued to play and perform as a team. Add to those you mentioned Brett Emerton and John Aloisi and there is definite potential there to put up an acceptable challenge to Brazil and Croatia, who are both great sides. A win against Brazil would be fantastic but if they can contain them from not scoring goals well that is positive also. I think the key will be for Guus to play them in positions they excel in. Changes or corrections can't be made against Brazil as late in the game as they were V's Japan. When players were played back in their accepted positions the team performed far better. They are no walk overs anymore. They have talent and loads of untapped potential.\n\nCan I just add losing to Brazil, if that is the outcome, is nothing to be ashamed of and I will be proud of them no matter what happens. They could just provide a couple of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Let's hope so anyway.
543378
Australia will have a hard time getting past Croatia.  There best bet is to tie Croatia, lose to Brazil and beat Japan.  They will then have to rely on goal differential.
1174666
ummm that will be a even game coz japan are quite a good side \nso it will be a close game, unless someone gets sent of.\nGOING FOR ..............2 - 2\njapan will def concede a goal coz they arn't that good defensively \nbut are better than aus offensively
599922
Have Faith!!!\nAnd Pray!!\nBest of luck to you and your team!!!\nP.S. Australia will win!!!\nOi! Oi! Oi!
653805
will beat japan ,croatia will be tough but not as hard as uruaguay and a loss against brazil so i think the aussies can go through, i know they will get plenty of nuetrals supporting them which will be in their favour. One must remember what hiddink did with korea last time and this time he has a hell of alot more talent 2 work with so who Knows? All i know is they deserve respect in the last couple of years they have beaten England in a freindly and they beat a Uruaguay also their plyers play in the top leagues.
1044749
I guess Australia will be the runner-up of Group F, and so they'll meet the winner of Group E, which would be Italy, Czech or Ghana, where they would have a possibility to win as the main contenders for the Cup are not here.\n\nIf they go on to Round 3, they'll meet the teams from Group G and H who have been playing rather sloppily so far.\n\nSo, I guess they may have a chance to move on, but I doubt they'll win the Cup, as I'm hoping that England would win again after 40 years!!!
420147
Brazil will be the first to qualify.. if Japan show the same class they showed in 2002, then it will be a good fight with croatia for second place.. Aussie fans, i am sorry, not strong enough to move to the next round..
1146514
Yes we can. I think Italy will have to win this outright. If it goes to extra time I fancy the Aussies fitness will see them through. We will miss Emerton, they will miss Nesta. Defensively we are fairly sound, our attack will need to lift a bit more. They will give it all they have and if they don't succeed, Australia will be no less proud. As for the lead, you can hold it for 89 minutes and lose it. One lapse in concentration is all it takes and the team that maintains it will win. I think this will be one heck of a match and GO THE SOCCEROO"S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1066417
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.
1162233
Not all the big teams are getting through.  \n\nAnd Australia is proof of it.\n\nThey are playing a better team game than most other countries and this will be their main advantage.\n\nBig stakes in this game as the winner (assumingly Aus) plays winner of Switz-Ukraine, good chance for a semi-final spot.\n\nGO AUSSIES!
1067666
Doubtful.\nBased on World Cup history, it's unlikely for teams to rebound after such a thrashing.
1176083
Australia has come a long way in this World Cup which is great to see in our Country but i think has the stronger team and will win, i am going for both teams though since i am Italian and I live in Australia haha. Go Aussies and Go Italy!!!\n\nScore : 1-0 Italy will win in a brutal contest
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.