What are Australia's chances in the World Cup?
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When Australia was playing the Uruguayos, Australia was told it had no chance.  \nIn the first qualifyer Australia played hard and put a lot of pressure on Uruguay.  \nUruguay tried all sorts of funny business to disadvantage Australia (very unsportman-like!) changing times etc. and yet Australia still managed to send the Uruguayos home with their tails between their legs.\n\nAustralian players are playing for the top European and English leagues, so they can definitely play with the best of them.\n\nBrasil will be tough, but they are no infallible.  Australia doesn't have as much to lose and they are going to put up a great fight.\n\nI thought that Australia would win against Uruguay and I believe that they have a good chance at taking the Cup.  Aussies are fighters and tough and as long as they win the psychological game they can win the physical game.
653805
will beat japan ,croatia will be tough but not as hard as uruaguay and a loss against brazil so i think the aussies can go through, i know they will get plenty of nuetrals supporting them which will be in their favour. One must remember what hiddink did with korea last time and this time he has a hell of alot more talent 2 work with so who Knows? All i know is they deserve respect in the last couple of years they have beaten England in a freindly and they beat a Uruaguay also their plyers play in the top leagues.
531125
Not in the least 295,000,000 thinks so\nBut Australia Will win\nOi! Oi! Oi!
992999
no australia has no chance
1022713
I think Australia will get the second qualifying spot in this round. But it will not be an easy match against Croatia. Strategies need to be changed for each opponent and I'm sure both sides will have watched replays of each others games and be well prepared for each other. Kewell has made it hard for Australia now. Although I understand his frustration, he should not have vented it that way. I think the referee's were already judging Australia negatively due to pre cup press about their aggressive play, which by the way was grossly inaccurate, and will look to us far more critically and harshly now. So it's not going to be easy. But cool heads and the steely determination they have produced so far will get them through in the end.
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..
159376
they will probably get to the second round then lose, that if they play good. They are in group F (Brazil, Australia, Croatia and Japan), if they play good they will probably qualify as runner-up after Brazil the group leader. They will face the winner of group E, that is probably either Italy and Czech Rep., they are both good teams so Australia will probably lose. Hiddink is a very good coach and will probably get them to qualify to the 2nd round but the teams that they will face in the 2nd round are really good and they probably cant beat them
380449
Australia stand a good chance, theses guys seem to be good at everything. The olympics, cricket, rugby etc. I don't think it will be to long before they are getting to the top in football aswell
987416
Australia hands down they are a better team thann the others...except Brazil. Remember FIFA rankings mean nothing in the World Cup.
1228
The world cup???? Its impossible they win it.. wil be lucky if they pass the first round.. Sorry
1177523
Australia are in pole position to take the second qualifying spot.\nNo matter how well Croatia played against Brazil, they lost and that is what matters.\n\nAustralia look likely to lose to a Brazil side that will surely improve, but can Croatia beat Japan? I don't think it is going to be easy for them. Japan are not so bad, as one would think.\nThey have a 'mid European standard' about them and in cooler climes, may be able to spring a surprise.\nIf that game ends in a draw or Croatia win by less than 2 goals, then the advantage remains in Australia's hands.\n\nA draw in their last match against Croatia would suffice, leaving the Croat's needing to go forward in search of victory and leaving gaps at the rear.
827063
I think they have the best chance to win the world cup it's true... they're machines! They may choke.... but all teams have those bad games! I think they'll be in an ideal position with Carter on the field!\n\nBut I'd LOVE to see Ireland win! We've had some absolutely shocking seasons and now things are really coming together! Blistering back-line and a scrummage pack that took SA to the sword last weekend! It'll prove a valuable benchmark if we can win all our autumn internationals! \n\nThe other teams fanciable are the Austrailians and maybe France if they're on form on the day! Wales under their new coach may suprise a few!!! England don't have a chance of retaining their world cup..... Austrilia should have won that on the day..... shame he missed that last penalty... then it all would have been so different!
1028682
Don't listen to these people. I think anything is possible. Although I honestly don't think they can get the cup since there are so many other great teams out there. But I think they will definitly make it to higher rounds,  even though they lost from Mexico :(\n\nGO IRAN :)
1064392
I don't think any of those teams were a surprise, Ecuador were in a weak group, as Poland aren't that good, Australia were also favourite to finish behind Brazil.\n\nAnd Ghana while they were not expected to advance their team is solid that its not a huge shock.\n\nBut to answer your question I think possibly Australia, could take Italy for a ride.
1113757
I think Australia over Italy is a huge possibility. They are both defencive sides and it will come down to who can break open the midfield and defencive line to score the goals. Being able to create the opportunity to score is not impossible for the Socceroo's and with Kewell playing the left flank, look out if he gets close enough. With that said I think Italy are a very sound side with great technique and they will exploit Australia's reputation of rough play and are expected to win this game. Australia have no pressure from anyone but themselves to win this game and if they manage to control that look out.
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Australia have qualified for the 2006 World Cup after beating play-off rivals Uruguay on penalties in Sydney. \nThis is the second time in the history of the FIFA Football World Cup. \nAfter 32 years the Socceroos will return to Germany, scene of their one previous FIFA World Cup™ finals appearance in 1974.
584226
thats the way it is\nDont worry Australia will win the Cup!\nOi! Oi! Oi!