Does the untied states have a shot for the world cup this year?
357735
if they are united, not untied, they have a chanhce to reach the knock-out bracket.\nBut with the Czeech Reublik, Italy, and Ghana, they have one of the hardest preliminary groups to play in.
508488
I really do not know why they haven't. but one thing is sure, Brazil do have a great team any day any time. The reason it could go their way this time is that they are ranked the best in the world, presently. Secondly, they have character and the discipline to win it in Germany. But i do know that they have the home team to contend with. Nevewrtheless, they have done it several times outside home.\n\nThis world cup might not be different from France 98.
486539
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\nIf Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.
469625
they have been in the world cup 2 times previously and this year makes it a total 3 years, 1978(Argentina),1998(France),2006(Germany) , have never made it past the first round , hopefully this year will make it to second round , we need to see some fresh faces in second round
323883
Yes, every single year, the skill between countries seems to be leveling out.  Four years ago USA wasn't respected at all in the football world.  Now some are picking them to advance in a group that includes the Czech Republic and Italy.  As long as countries continue to improve, the World Cups will keep getting better.
579824
They are a long way to the world cup. A lot of countries are in the same position as Ethiopia. Maybe the'll get some help and will see them in the next half century.
1043291
Yes, they do!  The last couple of times they played, they always tie with 2 goals each.  If you take a look at the FIFA statistics, the two teams are as evenly matched up as anyone is gonna get in this world cup.  It's gonna be the best game of the quarterfinals!
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.
557826
No.  Best chance for Africa is 2010 when it is hosted in South Africa.  Most of the African teams that are in the Tourny this year are new to the World Cup.
1084678
They've had another poor world cup campaign, considering they have a great team on paper. If they do somehow get past the knock-out stages, I don't see them getting much further
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.
477581
It's tough to say.  I would say no.  Italy, Czech Republic and Ghana are tough teams and will have stronger fan support than the Americans.  Additionally, the US seem a little overconfident because of their strong performance in the last World Cup.  The only way the US will make it past the first round is if one or two of the other teams play poorly.
340907
world cup was not played last year
1128875
If they do, your countries achievement will not be unappreciated by the world. It takes a great country to produce players continually that can be of the calibre to pull that off. Good luck to you.\n\nHowever I would like to see the Ukraine or Portugal come through and achieve the unexpected as it would renew some hope for others and give a new perspective to the cup. Also to honour the job, commitment and hard work the under dog sides put in to achieve results and lift their standard of play.
474026
Not a chance.  They have no tradition in the sport and have not even qualified.\n\nHowerver, they do have a very good chance of winning the CRICKET World Cup, in 2007.
235440
The United States are ranked fifth in the latest rankings.\n\nI think they have a real shot.
381697
Not anytime soon, that's for sure. The U.S. will never win a world cup as long as the best athletes in America play other sports. For god sake the game is called football not soccer. And as long as the leagues in America have no talent pool and bad youth systems, there is no good outlook for American soccer.