Does Spain have a realistic chance in winning the world cup in Germany?
366121
Of course we do.  We were robbed in 2002 in the game against South Korea...I think that game was bought for one that host countries in order to build up support for a sport that is huge in most of the world, but not quite as much in Asia.  We definitely have a realistic chance, barring any bribes or blatantly ridiculous calls as the ones in the Spain-South Korea game in 2002.
1109574
I'm sorry to tell you this but Spain probably won't win the Cup. They could beat France but then they would most likely have to play Brazil and would probably lose. Brazil is just too tough of a team for Spain. I would love to see Raul win the Cup in his last World Cup but it won't happen.
1087856
yes, I think the mixture of experienced and young players this time (Figo, Deco, Ronaldo) is more promising than in the last years.\nSo they will surely better their performance from the last world cup. Is it enough to go very far? Difficult, as they will play either Argentina or Netherlands in the knock out stages..
1162071
I would be shocked if Spain makes past the quarter finals.
355182
Again, yes. But not this year. They are not as strong a team as they were compared to past years. England and Netherlands are strong too. So this world cup will be one of the more exciting ones
1176084
Yes, although the other members in their group are good, if they pull it together, they can easily qualify. Spain is an awesome team with a huge pedigree and I believe they may have just been intimidated. Remember that the other two teams in their group tied their first match so if they beat those two teams or tie even one of them (and taking into acount that Spain may win the category), they could come in second. It'll be tough but anything worth winning takes effort.
680595
Yes they can. They have a very solid team with the likes of Viduka, Bresciano, and Grella just to name a few. They are fundamentally sound with players that play all over Europe. Brazil will obviously be their toughest game, but they can definitely beat Croatia and Japan. They can definitely make a good run, but in the end I don't think they have enough to win the World Cup.
465324
Can they win?  Yes, they can.  (31 other teams can also say that, though in reality maybe 8 have any reasonable chance).\n\nDo they have what it takes?  you need to look at them back to front.  They have an adequate keeper in van der Saar.  They have some good young defenders, and as I recall at least one or two good veterans.  their midfield should be very good, with Davids, seerdorf, Van der Vaart, Robben, and the like.  And up front, they have at least 3 world class strikers (Ruud for one, and I temporarily forget the other guy).\n\nAnd the coach has been there, and can relate to players - something that can never be underestimated.\n\nNow their group has Serbia, Argentina and Ivory Coast.  Should they make it out of the group - yes.\n\nBrazil is in the opposite set of groups for at least until the semi-finals, so they won't run into them until then.\n\nWith the exception of Germany, they should have among the highest percentages of 'home fans', so the crowd should be behind them.\n\nCut loose any surprises, and you are left with Holland, Portugal, Spain, Czech Rep., Italy, England, Germany and Brazil as the 'favorites'.  Others who could sneak into there would be the US, Argentina or the Ukraine.\n\nBeing that the matches are in Europe, the South American teams likely will not get the bounce they enjoy nearly anywhere else (in all the 'cups', only Brazil has ever won in Europe).\n\nFigure Spain and Portugal to have some kind of minor collapse (sorry, but it just happens too often not the expect it to magically not happen again), and the numbers whittle down.\n\nEngland have a strong group, but will their stars perform and play together?  With Sven on the way out, I'm thinking they may go a ways, but not to the last.\n\nSo really, I think Brazil, Germany, Italy and Holland will be in the mix for the big prize.  Brazil will have to deal with the foreign soil aspect, and that could go either way (look at France 98).  Home court is a huge advantave, and I expect Germany will make the semi's at least.  Italy will always be tough, but, if they can't score, they can't win.\n\nAnd Holland, traditionally, can score.\n\nWould I pick them in a pool to win it all.  Probably not.  But, can they do it, yes.  I would say they have a decent chance at it, perhaps not as strong a favorite as Germany or Brazil, but definitely they will be in the mix.  It will all depend on their ability to deal with physical teams as they play their fluid passing games.\n\nA couple good bounces, and they could be in the final.  And if its oppsite germany, that could be a very interesting game.  Though, I'd rather see Holland play Brazil, as the flair and passing would cause my TV to melt!\n\n(go yanks!!)
322550
bad luck. in football you need luck on your side. this year they will shed the curse of the quarter finals, they were poised to do so last time, but they lost to Korea in a fishy way. spain have been one of the most consistant teams in the history of the world cup, why cant this tournament be the one?
1027670
You are a STAR commentator, "sushibabes", for putting Portugal first.   HOWEVER, I think, something tells me that  Spain and Itally will outshine Germany. \nBut  NEVER  EVER,  in football, dismiss the 'UNLIKELY'...  England and Germany in the finals and England wins.
466556
brazil could win it's 6th world cup but everyone's thinking spain and england would be great contenders..
1148778
I dont think so.....\nSpain has a great player like Torres, David Villa and Raul Gonzales. But I dont think they have the capabilities to go to the final in a major tournament like World Cup. Semifinal perhaps is the best achievement for Luis Aragones team. \n\nIt takes more than great players to reach the World Cup Final. Take Germany for example. Four years ago, nobody expect them to reach the final. But they did. Back then, they dont have too many good players on the team. But, it didnt matter. They were great as a team.\n\nSo that's why, I dont think Spain can make it to the final, altough I am a big fans of Iker Casillas and Raul Gonzales. Of course, I'm a Real Madrid fans but I'd rather support England on this World Cup
1037903
no way, spain has too much talent. they got a bit unlucky there not to get that ball back after 3 defenders went after it. but they'll be fine.\n\nedit: ah ha! raul to the rescue, good stuff, great sub in joaquin, i'm surprised hes not starting.
1002313
I want France to win, but Spain most likely will
1031733
It could go either way. Italy is a really good team and has a great midfield but Germany has it's country country behind them(An Advantage).
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.
113218
I think they are a good team but I don´t think that they would come to the final.\nBut: Nobody thought that teams like Croatia and Turkey would ever come to the 3rd place at the World Cup, and they did - or that Greece would become European Champion.\nSo ... problably they will win the World Cup.