Is it fair play IF 2 teams meet each other twice before the final in world cup? Like in 2002 ?
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Thats the way the draw works!!!!
1099676
I remember some time ago, for non-official competitions, Brazil would play like that. The one I remember well was the 1988 Olympics, when Brazil finshed second.\nFor official competitions (I mean, those played by the real national team), I don't think it has happened, though.
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I beginning to think so.  This year World Cup is so obvious how some players are given yellow card easily (ironically it happens always to key player of the team).  I think they should so another draw after the first round.  Right now some teams are hedging so that they don't have to play against the big team e.g. Germany who is the host country.\n\nAndygurl:   FIFA is being investigated for bribery/corruption.  Go figure!
455488
In the history of the World Cup? who the hell knows? It isnt in any books. The most important meeting is the 3-0 win for France in 1998.
1116526
It all depends on the country and the finances of the countries football assc.some countries are poorer than others,if i was picked for my countries team to play in the worldcup,i would play for nothing,i would consider it an honor to play for my country....
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There are other competitions that are scheduled round it such as the European cup, this is every 4 years too. So European teams spend the first 2 years after the world cup qualifying for and playing in the Euro Championships then once these are over qualifying for the world cup.
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Well it's the last resort really and there is no other choice. A reply would be disadvantageous to the winning team, as they would have to play an extra game before facing their next opponents.\n\nI believe this has happened once in 1990, either Egypt or Morocco went out this way. I think Holland were the lucky toss winners, but they were beaten in their next game against Germany.
1034958
World cup is better . 2= BRAZIL
1175036
No. When your home team is not playing you naturally pick a favorite. It could be because you have some affiliation to that other Country or just because you enjoy their game. I'm Portuguese and when we are not in the finals I like Brazil (we used to be the same country and speak the same language), but I've also picked other teams, like Argentina in 1986 or France in 1998 because they played a beautiful game.
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The last world cup was won by Brazil. They won against Germany and the score was 2-0
1142688
Of course it's a fair game and it's one of the nail biting games.I think Wayne Rooneys presence must have given England players a best.The game between England and Paraguay was not the fair one.Trinidad is not out.Still they have a chance.The match between Paraguay and Sweden will decide it.
998231
this idea will be really done. the team name will be world team\nthisws appliated from 2002 worldcup
1106650
Nah. There always seems to be a surprise packet every World Cup. In 2002 it was South Korea, while 1998 had Croatia. Will there be one this time and who? We'll know by July.
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They have made 2 world cups\nBrazil got to keep the first one after\nwining it 3 times
1051419
Its held the year before the World Cup. So the next one will be in 2009
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Look at it this way:\n\nSince 1970, Italy has made the World Cup Final match once every 12 years: \n\n1970 (loss to Brazil)\n+12\n= 1982 (win over W. Germany)\n+12\n= 1994 (loss to Brazil).\n+12\n= 2006\n\nFinal in 2006? Very possible. I am a fan of the Azzurri, so I hope so. Plus, I'm going to the Final and that match and an Azzurri victory would be a dream come true!\n\nAgainst Brazil? Most likely.\n\nWill they beat Brazil? Yes! The third time's the charm!\n\nFORZA AZZURRI! FORZA ITALIA!
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Do you mean penalty shootout?? If yes, then 2 of them will be decided by penalties... i cannot see the Italy vs Australia match or the Brazil vs Ghana match going into penalties, as the teams are too purposeful.