How do you think Iran will do in the world cup?
365843
Its Gonna b pretty touch on them, but underdogs always find a way to surprised, so i wont be surprised if they make it to the second round
1014380
Meu caro portuguesinho (Francisco, não é assim?), I don't think that most Iranian fouls were intentional. The one on Figo certainly wasn't.\n\nAs for your concerns/predictions, you are right to be worried about Argentina, which has a formidable team and may be your opponent in the next round. Don't worry about Spain or Brazil (yet) -- think instead of Holland, which is the other possible opponent.\n\nAnd -- do not dismiss Brazil. You are being a bit too hasty.\n\nFelicidades e boa sorte (e viva Deco!)
1144641
they are good ...\n\nbut Brazil much better :)\n\ngood luck Brazil and go on for 6th time world cup ...
392206
I'd advise you to keep an eye on Iran.  Success at the World Cup is about passion.  Look at France and Argentina in 2002.  Neither advanced beyond the group stage because they didn't play with a desire to win, but with the expectation that they would win.  Iran has a decent team in a difficult group with Mexico and Portugal.  If Iran advances out of that group, it will be because of their players' hearts and desire to win for their country, not necessarily because they are better than Mexico or Portugal.  Think about the political situation in Iran right now.  The people are besieged with pressure from the West and the government censors so much of the Western media.  The people's outlet is soccer, and the Iranian team's players know that.  Assuming that Iran advances into the Round of 16, they will have momentum and confidence and can win at least one elimination game.  They may even be able to give their Round of 8 opponent a difficult time, as the US did against Germany in 2002.  That would be a significant achievement for a team that has only been to the finals 3 times, and it could start Iran on the road to regular qualifications in the future.  That's the meaning of breakout.
19886
I, myself being an Iranian, I would say I hope the best for it. But the problems it is having on the international front are causing some problems. But on the other hand, IRAN will be kicking butt in the world cup in Germany!
1158381
It will be very difficult for Iran, and reasonably possible for Sweden.\n\nIran is going to have to at least tie Portugal.  I think this will be difficult, and then they need to make sure that they get enough of a positive goal difference on Angola.  I think it will be very hard for Iran to do both of these.\n\nSweden has much better odds (IMO)
378622
I'm sorry but Iran doesn't make it out of the first round, it will be Mexico and Portugal advancing to the next round...
1182065
Iran are in Group D of the World Cup, along with Portugal, Mexico and Angola. It would be considered a shock if Portugal and Mexico don't qualify for the next round.
996659
it played well in the first half against Mexico.\nbadansazi za'if bood.\nalbate tavagho'e Irani ha ham kam bood and they didn't have enough self-confident.\nand Branko. az oo enteghad mishavad vali I believe taghsire oon naboode.\n:)
1027914
Iran has a football team?
321129
I think he's one of Iran's best footballers they've ever had!  He will help them very much in world cup 2006!
1148589
I think Korea stand a good chance of topping Group G actually and making it to the round of 16. If they can defeat Switzerland in the final match of their group, then they are guaranteed the top spot. They're in a dangerous position though, because if they draw with Switzerland and France win their match against Togo (as I imagine most people would expect them to) then Korea will be just edged out by the Swiss on goal difference. I think that there's pretty much no hope for Saudi Arabia or Japan now, as they need big victories over Spain and Brazil respectively if they are going to qualify for the next round. Obviously, Iran are already out.
1052222
good decision...Iran will always win against them
721770
This match is going to go either way but i think Iran stands a good chance.They have a strong deffence a working midfield and a sharp forwardline they play total football while Mexico is full of good players but they play individual game and so the team plays school football which make it hard to win games.
1066183
chances are that portugal will beat iran tomorrow so unless angola beat iran and portugal beat mexico in their next set of games, they should get through. All of it lies on how Angola are playing against Iran and that will be an unpredictable game since neither side is expected to go through.\nHowever, on goal difference, they'd be through anyway unless portugal lash out heavily on them. Chances are they're through though imo.
617879
They could have if they were in some other group, I know they have a good team although personally I think in that group final positions will be this:\n1-Portugal\n2-Mexico\n3-Iran\n4-Angola\n\nSorry ....
1075587
1. Iran vs Angola\nBased on scoreboard, i'm sure iran will lose this game. They are not really into this world cup, but i expect they will not lose too much on Angola at least 1-0 or 2-1\n\n2. Portugal vs Mexico\nAh, this 2 teams. Hard to tell, even everybody is expecting Portugal to win this match. Portugal had a small winning on Angola 1-0 and Mexico had a draw with Angola. Mexico had 1 goal against them, means their defends are not too strong than Portugal without goals against. Even if Portugal wins this match, it will be a close winning maybe 1-0 or 2-0. But if Mexico hit Portugal first then i think Mexico will win this match.\n\n3. Netherlands vs Argentina\nHmm, both have nothing to win / lose at this moment since both are going to the 2nd round. They have another 8 days for them to rest if they really want to take this match slightly easy. Based on the scoreboard, i want Argentina and Portugal to meet each other in the 2nd round. Therefore even if Argentina wins this match, the 3rd round would be easier for them, they have just to beat Mexico, and i'm sure they will win that match. So , Argentina will win this match on 2-0\n\n4. Ivory Coast vs Serbia and Montenegro\nNot much to say