what european football team is most likely to win the world cup?
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scotland, ya gille-tòin
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If I had to pick a team out of this group to win, or at least go furthest, I'd pick Germany.  Here's how I rate all these teams' chances.\n\nGermany: Were runners up at last world cup in Korea/Japan.  Not as strong as legendary West (or unified) Germany teams of the past, but will benefit from being hosts.  Need more inspired performances from captain Michael Ballack.\n\nFrance: Another footballing power temporarily underperforming.  Not as dominant as the team from 1998 to 2000.  Zidane's influence is on the wane.  Henry and Trezeguet don't seem to reproduce club form on international stage.\n\nItaly: Have not actually watched Italy live for a while but somehow the same stars seem to be in the squad every time I check.  Euro 2004 and World Cup 2002 were a bit of a disappointment for them.  Seemingly no new young star around to energize.\n\nSpain: Best wishes to the Spanish supporters who have posted.  However, if any team needs to shake the tag of "perennial underachievers", it's them.  Raul, their talisman, is currently injured.  Morientes and Mendieta, among the stars of the 2002 campaign, are blowing hot and cold in England.  Torres to step up?\n\nEngland: Wayne Rooney should carry them pretty far but a part of me says they'll be up a goal in the second half of a knock-out stage match and the manager (Eriksson) will play his usual death-knell move and bring on Phil Neville, Owen Hargreaves, and Kieron Dyer (middling midfielders), leading to a reversal.\n\nUS: I believe they drew a tough group.  Then again, they upset Portugal at the last world cup.  Much depends on whether the core of talents like Donovan, Beasley and McBride can carry them again.
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European team\ngermany,Italy, France and England have the best chance
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Germany without a doubt, they came in second last time.\nThis time they will have home field advantage.
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Portugal. They would win anyway, but now they are really pi$$ed off and it's a point of honor.\n\nForça Portugal, comer esses bifes!
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I think Brazil has a good chance of winning. So yes. If not, Italy.
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I predict Germany or Argentina. I would love for England to win, but i just can't see them doing it.Brazil will flop, they can't hack it in Europe.
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The team that wins the final game will win the world cup this year.
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In any game Brazil are the favorites to win. This is\ntrue against any opponent at any location of the world.\nBe that as it may, some teams can beat Brazil on a good\nday. These are: Czech Republic, Holland, England,\nArgentina, France, Spain, Mexico, USA, Portugal, and\nItaly.  Even Germany has a small chance, only because\nthey are playing at home.
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Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny of the above country could win the world cup 2006.
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Argentina\n\nAlthough I do hope England will win though but I very much doubt it.
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I'd have to say Brazil and Germany have the best chance. Argentina will be tough.
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this is a hard question.of course,brazil are top dogs.but also england,germany with home backing,argentina,italy,holland,czech rep,france,portugal.but for a team to win the title,they must win 7 games and also in world cup soccer,anything happens and shocks can also take place.
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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.
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Italy.\n\nDid you know Brazil has not defeated Italy at a World Cup on European soil?
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Brazil is the favorite going in, but there are a few teams that can match them in skill and desire to win\n\nThe winner will be one of the following\nItaly\nBrazil\nArgentina\nCzech Republic
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I guess "Greece" or "Italy" will win the world cup.Greece is a good defensive team that even won the Euro2004.