Who thinks The USA will get past the first Round? in the World Cup, LOL?
351540
i hate to say it, but i honestly think its going to be unlikely that usa moves on, given that we're in the group of death... ghana, czech republic, and italy... i think italy & czech republic will move on...
1029129
right! USA is about to lose the match\nAnd lose their coach, hopefully
20955
I think they have a shot to get to the next round. Italy is tough to beat, but they may win to Ghana and Czech Republic. As long as they know how to distribute their energy Ghana will be easy to beat, and the Czech Republic is a similar team but USA can outrun them.
1181778
I'm for brasil ! but I hope Ghana ( which I think they have a hell of a good chance ) on beatting the US ! at least the goals Ghana have are their own unlike the USA which have the goal obtained by the opposing teams's player scoring in his own net :)
687387
This is under "Football (American)" but it's a soccer question... so let me just say, the US will not be winning the world cup
424369
Yeah buddy! Since they are in the "Group of Death," a 1-1-1 team will advance, so, if they loose to czech, tie italy, then beat ghana, they advanced.  Once they get past that, everyone will be amazed...again...and then they got the next round, knowing u.s.'s past, they will play mexico, or someone near us.  We can beat all teams near us, they advance to quarter finals, same as last time, if we get past that, we have set a record for us in the world cup, that will give us confidence in the semi final, and that confidence will send us to the finals
1001279
I honestly cannot see the USA winning this match. The sheer quality present in the Czech team should overpower the Americans. That said, there are some gems in the USA squad, but my bet is definitely on the Czechs.
176408
They will be lucky to make it out of their group. If The US does they will lose in the round of 16. CZECH Rep is playing well right now and we can't match up with them. We have a good core of players but out 8th-16th best players will let us down. Italy will beat us 2-0.\n\nIf by any chance we make it through, we will not win our group and be second. Brazil will win their group and they will not lose to a US Squad when they have to play us in the round of 16.\n\nSo to get by the round robin the chance is minimal, and round of 16 impossible.
414237
It is Group E definitely.  I truly hope that it will be Italy and the US going through, but I think the Czech's will dominate and it will come down to goal differential between Italy and the US with Italy winning the differential.  It breaks my heart to have to admit it, but I don't think the US can get through.\n\nGroup C is a close second though.  The Ivory Coast may pull an upset and knock out a big boy like Argentina or the Netherlands and cause an upset in the group, though I don't belive the Ivory Coast will make it through.
1104092
The US played really good against Italy, they need to win and Italy needs to win for them to advance.  I think in this group, Italy and US will advance.
432412
Well I have not lost hope! I think it is possible for the USA to make it past the first round, but they are going to have to work hard for it.
83806
USA will win it all.  just kidding.
1004022
Exciting so far. Great game between USA and Italy. We still haven't seen Brasil in some real action, but I have a feeling pretty soon we will. England is solid, France dissapointing. Spain pleasantly surprising. Love them. I think Argentina get get pretty far.
357914
I think he meant the semifinals.  The US did make it last time 'round, but then again so did Senegal, Turkey and South Korea.  I personally do not think they will pass the first round this time.  The team is getting a little boastful because of their strong showing in '02, and it shows in the media and the fans.  Facing extremely strong teams such as Italy, Czech Republic and even Ghana (watch out for them US fans, they are stronger than many think) in round one, it will take a very strong tournament for them to make it to the Round of 16.  Plus I don't think teams will underestimate them again (Mexico's big mistake in 2002).  All things being equal, if all four teams play strong this year, US will be 3rd maybe even 4th, with many draws and close games, but I think the US doesn't have the skill to play tight games with strong teams as of now.\n\nAs for the round of 4, they might make it in the next decade.  It doesn't mean the US are a bad team, just not the top four in the world.  (Coca Cola/ FIFA rankings don't mean anything, its a wacky system that few take seriously)
1064836
I agree, USA ranked fifth on the world is a joke, who have they beat? and the championship that US organized, they end up inviting teams that are barely able to make it to the world cup.
1064494
I am so proud of the team especially for making it out of a group whom everyone thought was the group of death. The US coach wrote them off. It shows how you should not underestimate anyone in football. Their game with the US was not as strong as what they showed against the Czechs but that could be because they were aware of the importance of the game and were probably tense. I hope they bring that game back against the Brazilians. And they can make an impression. If they can hold the Brazilians, that will be wonderful, and if they are amazing enough to beat the Brazilians......
603881
Yes they will. And they will proceed to the second round alongside Brazil. Why? GUS HIDDINK!!!