Does anyone think the U.S. can win the World Cup?
371116
Though the Americans are better then people might think, I can't see them going far. Although the yanks are ranked in the top 5, they drew a killer group. They have to win the group because if they finish second, they most likely will meet Brazil in the second round. They'll play fine but probably won't go passed the second round.
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.
1059353
With a performance like today's, no, we'll never win the World Cup.\n\nWe should decline to qualify for World Cups in Europe.  Not sure what it is, but in our last 7 matches in World Cups in Europe, we're 0-7 with 3 goals scored and 16 surrendered.
1154080
I would love to see the U.S. win.  Not only would it be an unexpected victory among participating countries but I think it would change how Americans view soccer.  Those who put down the game because they don't understand it, might learn what they have been missing.  \n\nAmong other countries, we are laughed at in the world of soccer for our lack of interest in the sport as well as the lack of ability, of the men's team, to win.  I love soccer and would love to see it catch on here and would also love to see the reactons of other countries if we would succeed after being viewed a huge underdogs.
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.
367279
I think it will be tough for USA to improve on 2002 because they have a decent shot of advancing, but I don't feel that they will win the group, thus would most likely end up playing Brazil, and I hate to say it but I just don't see Landon and the rest of the crew beating Brazil.  So while this wouldn't be an improvement over the last world cup, there really would be no shame bowing out to Brazil in any round.
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.
1121567
In my opinion USA can't show good performance in the fortcoming fifa worldcup as it has to win the great power block like italy and czech republic in its first round. both of its great rivals are going germany with great hope of wining. but dont give up hope USA fan it is football anything can happen as croatia did in wc '98.
1067666
Doubtful.\nBased on World Cup history, it's unlikely for teams to rebound after such a thrashing.
325261
Theyll be hard to beat but for some reason i see it all coming together for england and if not brazil....lets hope the US has a great showing again tho!
611593
Surely england can win the world cup.The rooney factor is impoetant in this context.But let's hope for the best!
488641
I put a couple quid on the US to make the next round but they will never ever not in a million years get past Brazil since they are in the same group.\nOK lets say the US is a snow ball and lets say Brazil is a Blast furnace.\nThat's all right because every year I put a few pounds on the Sharks to take the Stanley cup.\nAll ways a brides maid never a bride but they always make to the play offs it never hurts to have a little hope and you never know luck \nbut with the US to win the cup man if they do I will dance an Irish jig naked at Canary wharf
423934
They can of course. They are the favorites right now, however I believe they will not this year. They are weaker than past years in goal, defense, and midfield, and even their attack has been poor lately (Ronaldo, Adriano, Robinho). \n\nRonaldinho is their only ray of sunshine in this World Cup. Adriano will pick himself up and I think will do okay.\n\nI belive Italy will win this World Cup.
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.
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.
461191
Well, they can take inspiration from Trinidad and Tobago which managed to make this year's World Cup as firm underdogs. However, I think it is very unlikely to happen. The USA and Mexico remain the dominant teams.
1152533
Yes !If they beat Germany,they can beat Brazil or England in the Final.