How many teams are favored to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup? Who are the contenders for the best player?
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England,Brazil,Portugal, France, Argentina,italy holland,
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Germany or Brazil. I think that Brazil will take it though. They are a tremendously built team that can win many many games with their talent.
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I think that the main contenders for the title are Brazil, Germany and Argentina.\n\nPlayers are favoured to contend for the best player award include Ronaldinho (Brazil), Ballack (Germany), Rooney (England), Riquelme (Argentina) among others.
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The best player at World Cup 2006
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Soccer teams if you refereed as Clubs are the follow according from 2005 to 2006, not including historical issues or old cups):\n\nSpain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villareal.\n\nEngland: Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester.\n\nItaly: AC Milan, Juventus, Inter de Milan.\n\nNetherlands: PSV Eidenhoven, Ajax.\n\nGermany: Bayern Munich, Shakle 04, Bayern Leverkusen.\n\nTurkey: Galastasaray.\n\nFrance: Monaco, Paris Saint Germain, Lyon.\n\nBrazil: Corinthians.\n\nArgentina: River Plate, Boca Juniors.\n\nMexico: Chivas, America.\n\nOther teams to consider: Junior (Colombia), Nacional (Ecuador), Atletico Madrid (Spain), Benfica (Portugal), Celtic (Scotland), Asuncion (Paraguay), Dynamo Kyiev (Ukraine), Sparatak Moscu (Russia).\n\nThe best player for chivas would be Omar Bravo who is forward and made two goals to Iran in this world cup, some other critizice him, but well that is my opinion.\n\nAlso defendr Franciso Rodrigues would be a good option, he is good and born in Mexico, wich for me counts more than a player born in another country.
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It's an English side and suprise, suprise....It's Chelsea! They have 17 players at the World Cup for 9 different countries, although they won't all be Chelsea players next season...\n\nEngland: John Terry, Wayne Bridge, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole\n\nCzech Republic: Petr Cech\n\nArgentina: Hernan Crespo\n\nFrance: Claude Makelele, William Gallas\n\nGermany: Michael Ballack, Robert Huth\n\nGhana: Michael Essien\n\nHolland: Arjen Robben\n\nIvory Coast: Didier Drogba\n\nPortgual: Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, Maniche (technically, although he's a a loan player)\n\nSpain: Asier Del Horno\n\nThe mighty Arsenal are a close second by the way, with 16 (if you include Rosciky)!
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Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny four of the above countries could play the semi final and win the world cup 2006.   \n\nIf Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.
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I really believe Brazil are the hand down favourites to win the World Cup due to the high calibre players they have in the line up.  In my opinion Ronaldinho is the best player in the game and he could lead this team all the way to the trophy by himself but he wont have to do it all alone as he has Ronaldo, Kaka, Adriano, Roberto Carlos and plenty more super stars.  If Brazil was allowed to field two teams in the World Cup I bet you they would both make it to the final.
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Portugal has the best chance of winning the world cup.  They have Luis Figo, FIFA Player of the year a few years back, who will play in his last world cup this year.  They also have Christian Ronaldo who will also help Luis in the midfield.  Portugal went to the Finals in Euro 2004, where they suffered a unfortunate loss to Greece.
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The best players are in Brazil team. But for them it is almost impossible to win in Europe. Hence, the best chances in my opinion have Germany as a host and Italy which has very good and ambitious squad.
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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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Latest odds issued by William Hill after the preliminary World Cup 2006 draw was made in Germany, Friday 5 December.\n5-1 Brazil\n6-1 France, Italy\n7-1 Argentina, Germany\n8-1 England\n9-1 The Netherlands, Spain\n20-1 Portugal\n25-1 Czech Rep\n50-1 Paraguay\n66-1 Cameroon, Mexico, USA\n\nBest Player\nAdriano 12-1\nRonaldo 12-1\nRonaldinho 16-1\nRooney 17-1\nvan Nistelrooy 17-1\nOwen 19-1\nCrespo 19-1\nHenry 20-1
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Brazil is currently the #1 team in the world according to world rankings and is stacked with world-class players such as Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Robinho, and Ronaldinho. \nPele has admitted he is worried about his country's tag as favourites for Germany 2006, citing the threat of England and Italy and warning that the the FIFA World Cup™ is "a box of surprises"\nThey still have the best shot at the World Cup in my opinion.
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Chances are that most likely it shall be Brazil.  They have the best team in the world, including arguably the best player Brazil has had since Pele in Ronaldinho.  A solid performance should give Brazil the trophy.
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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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In my opinion, Brazil will take the title of the World Cup for the sixth time. The next five strong teams to win the cup as dark horses could be Argentina, Germany, Portugal, Spain or even Italy for that matter. But, as of now its best to hold your breath and just watch the action because you never know the end.
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IN 2006 WORLD CUP NO BODY CAN UNDER ESTIMATED BECAUSE EVRY TEAM HAVE GREAT PLAYERS TO WIN THE WORLD CUP. ARGENTINA ALSO A CANDIDATE FOR WORLD CUP.