Can small soccer countries compete with the giants like Brazil and Germany?
600255
of course they can! \n\nthis sport is, fortunately, full of surprises: last Euro was won not by the great favorite France, but by Greece!\n\neverything can happen! that's why watching soccer is so interesting...
421809
Spain, Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, France, one or two of the small countries that will surprise the world
852769
My source AKA my wife who's a FIFA coach, says yes!\n"Quote" work with smaller and smaller balls down to  Tennis ball sized learn to control that and there's nothing you cant do
1168021
The Czechs can be a big suprise here. A nice mixture of younsters such as Baros, Rosicky, Grygera and experice players like Nedved, Koller, Poborsky. I think they would be a huge threat to Brazil.
1064430
Only if MLS can attract top international talent. And if we ever becomes competitive in the WC, which is doubtful.
332072
Maybe can reach semifinal or final not so sure about won the cup, take the sub 17 example mexico is world champion! also take the confederations cup, mexico beat brazil and was pretty close with argentina and germany
460888
With most people expecting results from the big teams\nEngland, Brazil, germany, Argentina etc. The best impression, if not results will likely come from a team like trinidad or Austrailia who have some good players but are not expected to do too well. \nI suspect they will play with no pressure and play entertaining expansive football. The brazialians will of course do this but we expect that of them an so the impression they leave will be lessened.
1032850
In my opinion Brasil has more posibilities, however, Germany is doing good....and see how the games are.....countries that we didnt even expect to be playing are showing an amazing capacity. As Trinidad & Tobago.....well I go for Brazil but you never Know!!!
370921
It depends on whether you mean just this year's World Cup or also including past ones. It is the smallest nation to qualify for 2006.
553343
SMG is actually a good team.  They have a decent shot at advancing, but only decent due to their group.  In most other groups, they would have a good chance of qualifying.\n\nAs for the term "smaller," that is completely unfair.  Holland is a "small" country, but very good at football.  While Austrailia is a large country, but could get knocked out of the first round.
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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!
544348
no because only the best like Argentina or Brazil can go
321634
no no no. please dont give the greece example. it was one in a lifetime miracles what happend. it was a shame discrace for the europian soccer because that last final game of the europian championship was the most boring game i have ever seen. now having said all that difense is not the winner nor the offense but the combination of both. the offense will keep the ball away from your goal so the team wont be in danger of loosing the game. if you want ta winner for this upcomming summer check out italy, england and a have to include the scaaaary brasil. look for sleepers like germany or argentina too.
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.
998342
Ghana is a great team, but experience goes a long way. And Brazil are a tad better. Brazil will prevail.
481144
Very unlikely, although many people still look at GermAny more for their awesome reputation rather than current playing ability.\n\nThis is more like the the Euro 92, which they hosted. Although they reached the final without actually playing well, they lost to Denmark. I expect something similar this year. Germany will reach the semis possibly, but will fall short of winning the trophy.
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