Who would be the biggest loss to the World Cup?
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Of the 4 that you mentioned, I would probably say Shevchenko.  He is the only player on his team.  Owen and Rooney have others that can fill their roles on their team.
1179367
Brazil, and it shouldn't be close.  Ghana has had a nice run, but it is over.
1085619
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.
1154075
Anyone but Brazil or Germany.\n\nIt's boring to have the same teams winning over and over again.\n\nThat's why it's called the WORLD Cup, not the "Brazil-Germany-Argentina-Italy Cup"
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BRAZIL : 5\nITALY : 3\nGERMANY : 3 \nURUGUAY : 2 \nARGENTINA : 2 \nENGLAND : 1 \nFRANCE : 1\n\nOf the past winners, only Uruguay have not qualified for the 2006 World Cup
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Yoink.  Since Brazil is in the tournament Spain is mathematically eliminated.\n\nGooooo ooooooooooooo oooooooooooo oooooooooo oal\n\nBrazil is gonna slap some jimmies.
152065
I'd say Argentina, Germany is tough too with the help of their home crowd.
992944
I really think if they beat Germany (I know they will) Argentina can beat any of the remaining teams. I really think Germany is the biggest challenge due to their rivalry in the cup.
993786
Italy without a doubt. They thrashed Ukraine easily. Their defence just wont let a ball go into their box so germany will have to rely on podolski. Podolski's kicks as good as they are might just penatrate the dense penalty area but Buffon (most expensive goalie) would stop them. Also the Italians would be sure to block off Klose from any headers. Germany can't score without those to key players. Italy was able to muster 3 goals on Ukraine all using different techniques. One was a far shot and the other was a cross and a third one was a set piece(corner). Germany just dont have the defensive strength to stop the Italians ( 4-1 loss in March)
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C)Bolivia\n\nedit: who got beaten by Germany 1-0
990066
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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Brazil, Germany, England or Argentina.
348282
Italy vs Brazil! game was goalless and went into penalties! Roberto Baggio missed the penalty and Brazil won the World Cup!\n\nNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!! I've been depressed ever since!
1041603
England for sure. Don't forget Neville and Ferdinand, and as Man Utd fan also we still have some loyalty to Beckham as well. (not his fault he left.) Besides I lost all respect for Argentina with that goal and drug cheat Maradona. It was his Hand of God goal that cost England in the 1986 World Cup. Time for some payback.
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I would definitely include Miroslav Klose, Michael Ballack, and Philipp Lahm from Germany.  Fernando Torres from Spain, Buffon as my GK from Italy.  Then maybe Frank Lampard from Britian and some more people.  I think Brazil's not as great now as they used to be so they would get beat :).\n\nPlay Fantasy FIFA WC!
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Brazil are the obvious favourites, and England losing Rooney hasn't helped their chances!  Spain always buckle under the pressure, USA have jumped to 4th in the World Rankings so they might have a chance and Australia have been impressive!  I would love for a rank outsider to win it, just like Greece did in Euro 2004.  But going with statistics I would say Brazil.
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There is officially no tenth place in the World Cup, only 1 thru 4. But if you make a ranking it is equal between Paraguay and Japan, they both lost 1-0 in the round of 16.