Which World Cup team is considered the favorite to win this year?
343246
brazil are the official favourites this time, but England are second. come on England
482566
except brazil, current top contenders are Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament. However, if Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.
345406
It's got to be Germany this year!\nThe home countries always seem to overachieve when they host the tournament. Plus- Germany had the talent to win it all anyway this year.
409037
The team that wins the final game will win the world cup this year.
455616
If you have to pick one team to win it, then yes. They're definitely the favorite but England, Italy, Germany, Argentina and Holland are all major threats.
535980
I wouldn't count on Brazil.  Brazil is not the strongest TEAM, they have some of the strongest players (mostly in attack), definitely not the strongest defence.  Their midfield is good when Ronaldinho and Cicinho are playing left and right.  Dida has been horrible in AC Milan this year.\n\nI think there are better TEAMS as a whole out there.\n\nItaly\nArgentina\nEngland\nCzech Republic\nNetherlands\nPortugal\n\nAs far as the rankings go, they are not a true representation of the strength of a team/country.  I don't use those as a way to gauge who will win.
1090343
Germany or Brazil. But I think mostly Brazil Their team is so Great this year. Better than in 2002.
1134097
I think that the team that wins the final game will win this year fifa world cup.
719786
Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could produce surprise in the tournament. However, if Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.   \n\nScots has nothing to do in this world cup. they didn't qualify.
1068581
Germany or Brazil. I think that Brazil will take it though. They are a tremendously built team that can win many many games with their talent.
414868
The most likely candidates are Brazil and Germany. Brazil and the host nation have both won five world cups. In this case, the host nation Germany has won the World Cup three times.\n\nThese teams played in the finals last time. \n\nThey both are in good form as the favourites for the World Cup are:\n\n1. Brazil\n2. Argentina\n3. Germany\n4. England\n5. Italy\n\nIt is likely that the winner will come from these five teams.
328026
No, I think as always Brazil is the team to watch out for. The United States could be a surprisingly strong team, but I do not think they will win it this year.
440645
Brazil are the best team in the world at the moment.\nThey are also favourites to win the World Cup this summer, but I always say to expect the unexpected!
1056665
it should be germany because everyone thinks that their supported team will win but its not we have to see the teams strength and i think  that germany have that power to win this world cup 2006.
672058
Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.   \n\nWhy? All these countries, except Holland, has the temperament and tradition, apart from footballing strength, in winning the cup for several times.
562594
I really believe Brazil are the hand down favourites to win the World Cup due to the high calibre players they have in the line up.  In my opinion Ronaldinho is the best player in the game and he could lead this team all the way to the trophy by himself but he wont have to do it all alone as he has Ronaldo, Kaka, Adriano, Roberto Carlos and plenty more super stars.  If Brazil was allowed to field two teams in the World Cup I bet you they would both make it to the final.
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The favored team for FIFA 2006 is Brazil. The contenders for best player of the event are Ronaldinhio (Brazil), Messi (Argentina) and Rooney.