Will the US get out of their bracket in the World Cup 2006?
341351
I personally think that Italy and the Czech Republic are the favourites to qualify from Group E, which is one of the toughest groups in the tournament.
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.
9212
Us didn't make it to the top 8 in the world rankings, according to FIFA's algorithm in the selection of the seeding teams for the FIFA World Cup 2006.\n\nFIFA ranks the teams based on the results of the last 2 world cups - 2002 and 1998, where 2002's results weigh twice as much as 1998's results.
1075088
I think its going to be tough getting out of the 2nd round.. If they were to be 1rst or 2nd in the group.. they will face Argentina or the Neatherlands.. I really hope they make it passed that, but we'll see
360098
If they do, I would consider it a miracle.  The United States does not put as much emphasis in the sport as most of the country.  The resources available to the US National Team are not sufficient, in my opinion, to build a team capable of winning the World Cup.  They can do well, but it would be a surprise to me to see them past the quarter finals.
310027
Watch for Italy to do it. Italy is notoriously slow out of the gate but if they make the final no matter the opponent, they will win. They have improved their offence while still maintaining a strong defensive approach. Of course, it goes without saying that finishing 2nd in their group is and should not be their objective! :o)\nCan USA win? i don't think so..Clearly you know there is something wrong with the FIFA ranking system when they are ranked ahead of such countries as Italy. The US is a good team but not that good and in a tough group.
564527
I don't think so.  Too often in the past, the top teams get eliminated.  There is too much risk of upsets when it gets down to one game challenges.  It has been several world cups since the #1 team has won it.
1176352
Are there really people out there who thought the US ever had a snowballs chance in hell of getting past the first group stage,every one in Europe knows better than that. But you should support your country in victory as well as defeat,so no reason not to party anyway as they did at least qualify for the competition and get to play some real teams.
470998
Mate, you're mad.  Brazil could send a third choice squad and still finish in the top eight.  Their starting line up will be Ronaldo, Adriano, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Juninho, and Emerson.  Please, they can break down any defense at will.\n\nIf you want to argue that they won't win because they have a suspect defense, I will entertain that arguement.  Out of Croatia, Japan, and Australia which team is beating them?   None.\n\nWhen they win group F, they will play the runner-up in Group E -- probably the US (the latest rumor is that Nedved is retiring and Koller will not be fit --which I think puts the US ahead of the Czechs).  You think the US is beating Brazil???  I'd love to see it, but I am still connected to reality.
1098166
They can't, not in 2006 anyway. The USA plays less than competitive teams to rack up qualifying points. This means lack of better competition. They will not improve, no matter how talented there players become in the future while they play teams that are less competitive than themselves. Better to play a few friendly games and lose to the greater sides and learn something and have your experience grow than to win against feeble competition and have your standard of play remain the same. Just my opinion.
383021
No. They have teams whith a very good chance in the last two world cups, but they choked. Same for Portugal in 2002.
1089851
USA are useless, they should definately be out of the cup
986976
Not until the USA makes it into the final round of play.
1029129
right! USA is about to lose the match\nAnd lose their coach, hopefully
1031054
FIFA and Media combined to make this mess. How the US is(was) ranked #5 in the world is beyond me. US was exposed in this world cup. Decent players, but they really are not that good.
1143676
Helllllll no!! USA sucks at soccer, soccer is a europeans man's game. So dont count on it. Italy, Portugal and England all the WAY!!!!!
1010311
Yes. . .they can so kick USA's a**!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nGo GHANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!