I just read that the United States is ranked 4th in the World.  Do you think they will make it to the finals?
466324
They have a chance, but more experienced teams will probably beat them in their group or in the quarterfinals.
1173707
Well Germany have good chances of reaching the final (if they beat Argentina) but you may notice that there in the final we may have brazil which is the toughest team in the world now, we have to remember the final match of the previous worldcup also where brazil beat germany. well germany have 80% chances to reach the final IF and only IF they go through the match with Argentina which is another tough team. Overall i would like to say brazil is at the top and germany and argentina are at number two. Germany may reach the final but in the final it may see problems with Brazil or Argentina. Brazil if favourite to win the worldcup along with Argentina. But we cant forget Italy which is another good team......so overall you can't say anything so early because all world's best 16 teams are in the ground at the moment...........please atleast wait till the Semi-Finals....
310027
Watch for Italy to do it. Italy is notoriously slow out of the gate but if they make the final no matter the opponent, they will win. They have improved their offence while still maintaining a strong defensive approach. Of course, it goes without saying that finishing 2nd in their group is and should not be their objective! :o)\nCan USA win? i don't think so..Clearly you know there is something wrong with the FIFA ranking system when they are ranked ahead of such countries as Italy. The US is a good team but not that good and in a tough group.
1101029
No way!  The U.S. needs a lot more practice and a lot more humility before they get anywhere past the first round, especially if they keep playing like they did against the Czechs.
1134484
after the US's gr8 showing in the last world cup (knocked out by germany in the quarters, possibly due to a dodgy handballed german goal), I'm suprised it hasn't taken off more than it has.\n\nI think it's a case of what you grow up with. From what I gather, it's only recently that US tv has started to provide decent coverage of soccer - until now all americans have had is all american sports like american football & baseball.\n\nI think it will take off pretty soon if the US team can maintain or improve their form. You've drawn a tricky group this year, but if you can get through that, I wouldn't be suprised to see you make the semifinals - and the US become as football crazy as England! \n\nBest of luck!\n\nEDIT: Can I just take this opportunity to call the previous respondent (badal) an idiot! If the US didn't make the top 32, how come they're still in the tourney?
602046
Please realise that the Czech Republicans are ranked 2nd in the world behind brazil at the moment... USA has a strong side but with the likes of Jan Koller and Pavel Nedved for the Czechs Squad The Team SHould go all the way to beat Brazil in the final
1131330
Pretty far, actually. According to FIFA, they are #2 in the world's rankings after Brazil. I'd say if they keep doing well, they've got a real chance for the cup.
93267
I believe the USA can win the World Cup this year.  Noone is writing us off this time around.  We are ranked in the top 10 by FIFA.  To go along with our ranking, we have some of the best goalkeeping in the world (Keller, Howard, and a number of MLS keepers like Reis and Hartman).  We have a solid defense with Bocanegra, Onyewu, Hejduk, and Pope (and maybe even Pablo Mastroeni).  World-class midfielders in Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley will be stepping onto the pitch (not to mention the solid job players like Kerry Zavagnin put forth each and every time they take the field).  Up top, we have the emergence of Taylor Twellman in the international game and the return of Eddie Johnson to the fold.  We have a coach in Bruce Arena who, I believe, if he leaves after the tournament, should get a top-flight European league job next fall (Malcolm Glazer hiring Bruce Arena at ManU if Sir Alex Ferguson were to leave?  A long shot maybe, but intriguing.).  Add to that, one of Italy's best players, Francesco Totti, recently went down with a serious injury and will be out until at least May.  Even if he does come back for the tournament, will he be at full strength?  Ghana's midfielder Laryea Kingston will also miss the tournament through suspension.  While we have a tough road to travel both in our group and with the possibility of Brazil lurking in the round of 16, I believe the USA has the ability to take on the world's best and win it all.
553130
I have no idea if that is true or not cause I have not heard it.  But that is a pretty foolish bet if it is true.  In my opinion the US is head and shoulders above Venezuela in terms of teams.  One we have a higher world ranking, and while that really doesn't matter, we are also in the World Cup.  Try and name 5 Venezuelians playing in a league in Europe, hell try and name 1, I can't.  Also the US played a poor game against Morroco, with such players as Landon Donovan and DeMarcus Beasley just not on top of their games.  They will look to this upcoming friendly as a way to gain momentum for the World Cup, and also factor in this is a home game and I feel the USA will come out hard and get a 2-0 win.
459277
They will make it to the semifinals, and here is why.  Italy has both Totti and Vieri coming off injury, they will not be in playing shape yet.  The Czech Republic relies too much on Nedved, who is not playing well right now.  He is also a headcase who will do something to hurt his team at some point.  The US wins the group, and Italy finishes second.  Then the US will beat Ukraine because the US is simply better, and then eliminate an overrated French side in the quarterfinals.  Netherlands will beat the US in the semis.
474172
ok here is the deal. Don't get me wrong i love team usa and happy we are ranked 4th. but we are only there cause we are still playing our starters every game, teams like germeny(in the cup cause hosting) italy(first team to qualify) haven't been playing their main guys cause they don't need to, and those guys play for a living for club teams right now. never take that ranking serious rightbefore the cup, i would give the us ranking of 12 in reality, and i know u all are going to be mad at me for it. but we are not a #4 team yet, we lost what 3-0 or something to the german backups,  and germeny is like 10 or somehting
242386
I think that this team is a lot more balanced, and contains players who are a lot more committed than the previous Olympic team. However, the other international teams are also growing stronger in leaps and bounds. I have confidence that Team USA can bring back the Olympic title, though I think they will need more preperation time before the Olympics to really develop a good team spirit and to fully integrate into an effective team.
446887
I think they are in a very difficult group, but definitely The USA has a chance of getting in the last 8 or 4 if they can overcome the first round, but hopefully for the they don't have to face Brazil early in the next round like they did in 1994. But who knows The USA can be the big surprise of this world cup.
470219
They'll do okay. Won't make it 2 far, but they'll show us what their made of. - - You can't underestimate any teams in the WC. Every team in the tournament is good, that's why their there...ya dig!
417283
I think And hope that the USA will suprise everyone. I saw a couple of exhibition matches and they did quite well.\n\nAs far as underdogs go "... On any given day the one who wins is the one who came to play"
424369
Yeah buddy! Since they are in the "Group of Death," a 1-1-1 team will advance, so, if they loose to czech, tie italy, then beat ghana, they advanced.  Once they get past that, everyone will be amazed...again...and then they got the next round, knowing u.s.'s past, they will play mexico, or someone near us.  We can beat all teams near us, they advance to quarter finals, same as last time, if we get past that, we have set a record for us in the world cup, that will give us confidence in the semi final, and that confidence will send us to the finals
412417
Gotta support Team USA!  I don't think they have a chance to win it, but I support them!