Italia has the most complete squad and arethis years world cup #1 contenders?
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They need to get number one out of the "death group",because they will then have a greater chance.If they end up getting number 2 in the group,they will run in to Brazil in the first round.That will be another historic match between the Top two teams in the World Cup.This is judging by their talent in every postion.Now it all depends how they do on the group stage.Remember that Mexico beat them in the last World Cup,this is a team that USA has won 7 out of their last games )against Mexico).The Czech Republic is also ranked number 2 in the world.In my opinion Italy will get through but if they are #2 in the group ,Brazil might beat them in the first round.You never know tho because I believe Totti will finally help Italy in the WC!
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Italy, Brasil, Argentina, Potugal.
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Brazil, France, Argentina, Italy, Germany, England
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pre-world cup performance does not guarantee a world cup win. we can take the example of 2002 Japan Korea world cup, where Brazil struggled to qualify to become one of 32 nations to play the tournament. France and Argentina were the top contenders to win the cup, but they were eliminated in the first round. and what South Korea did? they played in the semi-final!\n\nwell, temperament will be the name of the game as soon as the world cup begins. tradition will come second.only 5 countries lifted the world cup for 15 times out of 17 tournaments.  \n\nin my opinion, top contenders of this Germany 2006 are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.
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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 countries could win the world cup 2006.
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This years best team are :\n1- Czech Republic\n2- Argentina\n3- England\n4-Brazil\n5- Germany\n\nalso there are some good teams like spain , ukraine and france
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Germany, Brazil, Ukraine, England, Portugal, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Argentina, Mexico, Iran, Japan, Australia, Czech Republic, USA, Croatia, Serbia & Montenegro, Ghana, Italy, Spain, Poland, Angola, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Trinidad & Tobago, Korea Republic, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Togo
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I think that Brazil have to be the favourites to win the trophy as they have a team with an almost limitless of talent.\n\nHolland, England, Italy, Germany and Argentina are also strong contenders.
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Brazil, England, Germany, Italy
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ITALIA is the team to watch
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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 countries could win the world cup 2006.   \n\nWhy? All these countries, except Holland, has the temperament and tradition, apart from footballing strength, in winning the cup for several times.
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sigh well i believe that germany, brazil, england, france, italy, and korea all have a chance. Brazil has world class players and is probably the team i expect to win. However, Germany has home field advantage so they have an edge. France and Italy always finish very well (well except for france the last world cup...). England has a new and dangerous style of playing with the tall peter crouch and wawyne Rooney. Korea has got a sercret weapon, J.s. Park, which might break out and be amazing and win.
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Italy\nJuventus\nGigi Buffon\nAndrea Pirlo\nAlessandro Del Piero\nAlessandro Nesta\nItalian\nCanada
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Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament. However, if Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.
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Italy are usually a very solid defensive team which helps them to do well in World Cups. They also usually have one of the most well-rounded and star studded teams, with a star striker. Italy will hope to improve on their disappointing second round exit in the last World Cup and try to emulate their last triumph in 1982.
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YES,\nwith Dream Team like this,\nI don't think any team can beat them.\n\nBrazil for World Cup 2006\n\nRonaldo, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Adriano (Forward)\n\nEdmilson, Juninho Pernambucano, Emerson, Ze Roberto, Gilberto Silva, Kaka, Ricardinho (Midfield)\n\nCafu, Cicinho, Lucio, Roberto Carlos, Gilberto (Defender)\n\nDida (Goalkeeper)
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BRAZIL , HOLLAND, ITALY , ARGENTINA\n\nAlthough strongest on paper,  history is strongly against Brazil this time ...winner from non-european continents when played in europe is very rare..only ONCE , in 1958 ...also , back to back winners are rare too , again last one being 1958, 1962\n\nArgentina , England and Italy look likely winners along with dark horses Holland,Portugal and Serbia , except for the fact that Argentina, Holland and Serbia are in the same group for the first round \n\nArgentina is very balanced with crespo, tevez in attack,with an attacking midfield ..riquelme, messi, gonzalez , mascherano ..option of aimar ..defence - heinze, sorin, zanetti, samuel/militto..only prob. is the non-european voodoo\nHolland is really superb and young attacking side - ryan babel, maduro, huntelaar,  with a few seasoned pros like van der sar , robben , van nistelrooy ..just imagine ...coach van basten has afforded to drop roy makaay,seedorf !! all they need to to do is gel as a team\n\nsame goes for england - question mark is :need to gel as a team - surely, atleast the semis