In this years World Cup 2006 who will be the most surprise team? think Ivory Coast!?
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Ukraine.  The only thing people know about the Ukrainians is Shevchenko.  What they don't know is that the team is very solid and has high expectations.  Look for the Ukrainians to win their group and advance to the last 8.
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Ivory Coast.  I don't know how big a surprise this is, but the Ivory Coast has great talent. They are more than just Drogba. Almost every World Cup one African squad shocks us. I think the Ivorians are clearly the class of Africa. I don't know that they will even escape Group C. If ever I have seen a group of death, that's it. If they can escape the group, I can definitely see them advancing.\n\nThey are explosive offensively. In addition to Drogba, they have Dindane, Kalou, and Kone. Mark my words, Didier Zakora will be a star. I look for him to shine in the midfield. In the back, Kolo Toure has become one of the best defenders in the EPL. Eboue has also been a revelation. If they escape Group C, they could roll.
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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.
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PORTUGAL TEAM!!\n\nWATCH OUT FOR THEM IN FIFA 2006\n\nMARK MY WORDS
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Agreed. Everyone thought that Argentina would absolutely destroy Ivory Coast, and had they been a weaker team, they would have. I think IV played a fantastic game, even if they lost. They came extremely close to scoring many times, and probably would have had they not gotten so desperate. Also, their speed and defense is pretty astounding. And this was their first World Cup match ever. I think we can expect great things from them in the future.
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Ivory Coast - Ghana - Ecuador - Australia\n\nI think ill choose the Soccerroos.
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the Netherlands (Holland) without a doubt. We are talking about one of the best teams here. Holland is ranked 10 in the world while Ivory Coast  is seeded 27th. Also, Holland has more experience  because this is the 1st time Ivory Coast has qualified for the World Cup.
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I would say South Korea getting to the semi-finals was the surprise team.
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i think it will be Brazil!they are really a good team and all the players are good!you know, a class team must have at least 4 good players, but this team has 12 good players!
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Brazil, but there could be a few suprises...my guess there will be an african country in quarters or even in semis...like senegal last yr...england will not win, with or without rooney...becuase unless they changes their syle of play, teams like Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina will run over them. by the way i hate the english team, and the media considers them to be the God of football, its more like hippo, its big. but not usefull
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Again, I will say Netherlands. Nobody picks them so I will. Brazil are always dangerous, as are Argentina, England, and Germany. Look for Croatia to scare some people in the later rounds.
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On paper it is Brazil but this world cup should be the toughest. Firstly only Brazil have won the world cup 1958 in Sweden but that was when players played club soccer in their countries, now most of the players for most countries play in Europe.Secondly you dont have weak teams anymore, so I would not be surprised in Ivory Coast got to the final
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Ivory Coast has a good squad, Didier Drogba leads the pace for them. They have my vote.
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I'll have to say Portugal. Iran was a good surprise in the game with Mexico, though they lost, so I won't be expecting us (yes, I'm Portuguese, I'm biased, I know) to win easily. Who knows, maybe Iran will win the match, but I wouldn't place a bet on that.
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I think Ivory Coast has the the best chances. I was shocked when Nigeria, Cameroon & Senegal didn't make it. The Ivorians will be led by Drogba & they'll have Kolo Toure at the back. That sounds good, certainly. I can't say with any certainty that any of the Afican nations will get past the knockout stages, though. Angola & Ghana are too wet behind the ears & won't easliy get out of the group stages. Great question! Ignore the responses ignoramus like the 1st one you received.
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You mean France.\n\nAnd they will not win this year!
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TOGO. IT IS THEIR FIRST DEBUT AND THEY ARE NOT IMPRESSIVE SO FAR. THE COUNTRY DID NOT EVEN WIN A SINGLE MATCH AT THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED AFRICAN NATIONS CUP FINALS. THEY SEEM SET TO BE THE WEEPING TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT.