Does the US world cup team have a chance to make it to the finals this year?
476956
Sadly the ladies team plays better than the men's U.S team so unless there happened to be a series of unfortunate incidents on the other teams it is more likely people in hades will have ice water.
357914
I think he meant the semifinals.  The US did make it last time 'round, but then again so did Senegal, Turkey and South Korea.  I personally do not think they will pass the first round this time.  The team is getting a little boastful because of their strong showing in '02, and it shows in the media and the fans.  Facing extremely strong teams such as Italy, Czech Republic and even Ghana (watch out for them US fans, they are stronger than many think) in round one, it will take a very strong tournament for them to make it to the Round of 16.  Plus I don't think teams will underestimate them again (Mexico's big mistake in 2002).  All things being equal, if all four teams play strong this year, US will be 3rd maybe even 4th, with many draws and close games, but I think the US doesn't have the skill to play tight games with strong teams as of now.\n\nAs for the round of 4, they might make it in the next decade.  It doesn't mean the US are a bad team, just not the top four in the world.  (Coca Cola/ FIFA rankings don't mean anything, its a wacky system that few take seriously)
381697
Not anytime soon, that's for sure. The U.S. will never win a world cup as long as the best athletes in America play other sports. For god sake the game is called football not soccer. And as long as the leagues in America have no talent pool and bad youth systems, there is no good outlook for American soccer.
1228
The world cup???? Its impossible they win it.. wil be lucky if they pass the first round.. Sorry
1053058
Definitely. I think they are a better team then USA
444973
The answer to this question is simple.  Brazil has all of the elements to win the world cup once again this year.  Their depth is their biggest asset.  That and they have the best player in the world with ronaldinho.  Their supurb play in qualifing only proved, once again that they are the class of the field.  I think England could make a push as well as Germany playing on home soil.  And for all of you americans out there we will be hard pressed to make it past Brazil in the second round.  Sorry!
376334
Not this year. Brazil is an unstoppable power-house. They have the best team they've had in years- and that's saying a lot ! Germany may have a chance with home turf advantage, but I don't think its enough to pull through to a championship. I think this world cup is a start of a whole new dynasty of Brazilian domination.
235440
The United States are ranked fifth in the latest rankings.\n\nI think they have a real shot.
628515
I think they have a better team this go around at the World Cup.  The only thing is that they are going to have a hard time getting out of their group.  At the last World Cup they didn't have as tough of a group, and that helped them progress further.  I think the experience that the team got from the last Cup will help them to get out of the group stage and they will be able to make it to the quarters.
1148778
I dont think so.....\nSpain has a great player like Torres, David Villa and Raul Gonzales. But I dont think they have the capabilities to go to the final in a major tournament like World Cup. Semifinal perhaps is the best achievement for Luis Aragones team. \n\nIt takes more than great players to reach the World Cup Final. Take Germany for example. Four years ago, nobody expect them to reach the final. But they did. Back then, they dont have too many good players on the team. But, it didnt matter. They were great as a team.\n\nSo that's why, I dont think Spain can make it to the final, altough I am a big fans of Iker Casillas and Raul Gonzales. Of course, I'm a Real Madrid fans but I'd rather support England on this World Cup
383021
No. They have teams whith a very good chance in the last two world cups, but they choked. Same for Portugal in 2002.
458146
i think England has a glorious chance this year, look at the quality of their squad, the first tim is so balance, honest.. maybe they have weaknesses on second layer but as long as everybody fit, England may come as champion world cup this year
395962
No, i don't think they will get to the final. They are just not playing well enough at the moment
367279
I think it will be tough for USA to improve on 2002 because they have a decent shot of advancing, but I don't feel that they will win the group, thus would most likely end up playing Brazil, and I hate to say it but I just don't see Landon and the rest of the crew beating Brazil.  So while this wouldn't be an improvement over the last world cup, there really would be no shame bowing out to Brazil in any round.
373579
Please? Why are all of you asking if the US can win the World Cup??? \n\nAsk if they will make it past the group stage.. That's more realistic. And the answer to both is no.
432412
Well I have not lost hope! I think it is possible for the USA to make it past the first round, but they are going to have to work hard for it.
1063007
They might.\n\nNot this year though.