Sir Rols Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Okay, it's only just over a month to go now, and I'm finding that pub and party conversations are now starting to turn towards predicting this year's Football World Champion. So, what's everyones' predictions here? I'm leaning towards England as the winner. I'd love to see an England-Argentina final, and an England-Germany semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aronious Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well, with Rooney possibly missing the campaign, I’d say England’s chances are definitely dampened. None the less they have a great amount of death within their squad. I have heard Owen may miss the finals too, despite playing on the weekend. None the less, I think it is time for England, I will really be shocked if they don’t make the Semi finals. Argentina should be strong too, though I think the Czechs may flounder despite a high World ranking. I (and just about everyone else) just can’t look past Brazil at the moment so I’m predicting a Brazil v England final (although I haven’t analysed the groupings yet so this may not be possible). I think Japan will do better then expected and make the round of 8, though I would also like to see Croatia there too. My prediction for the only nation not to score a goal in the tournament is Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintana Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Some "tolle" #### to find out exactly who you think will win: http://www.spiegel.de/flash/0,5532,12823,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfale Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Netherlands, Italy or the Czech Republic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Alright then Round of 16 Germany vs. England Poland vs. Sweden Netherlands vs. Iran Portugal vs. Cote D'Ivoire Czech Republic vs. Croatia Brazil vs. USA France vs. Tunisia Spain vs. Korea Round of 8 Germany vs. Netherlands Sweden vs. Cote D'Ivoire Croatia vs. France Brazil vs. Spain Round of 4 Germany vs. Sweden Croatia vs. Brazil 3rd Place Croatia over Sweden Final Brazil over Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCD 2012 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I have a soft spot fer USA . If you ask me .... England is overated . Who will win ? Brazil , Argentina , Nederlands and Germany in the Final 4 . Brazil wins it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Final: Brazil vs. Germany. WINNER: Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Using the BBC predictor (on their world cup site) I predicted a Brazil v Holland final with Brazil the victors. Mind you, I did do that a few months ago, I might do it again some time to see if it still comes out like that. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aronious Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 After useing the tool, i have predicted a German, Argentine final. With Brazil placed 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 After useing the tool, i have predicted a German, Argentine final. With Brazil placed 3rd. and the winner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfale Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 You are all overrating the German team. It´s one of the weakest European team at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 You are all overrating the German team. It´s one of the weakest European team at the moment. But you're the hosters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintana Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 It is tempting to overrate the Germans. They are playing at home, even their mediocre team reached the final four years ago and above all: they're Germany. However, their current squad is really really lame. I can't see them go beyond the quarters (same for my own country). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRATK Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well.. Germany and Brazil wasn't the favourites for 2002 but they reached the Finals... Germany always have a good performance in the WC so I think they will reach at least to the Semifinals. Remember that the worst performance of a host country in the history of the World Cup was the round of 16 (Spain, Japan and the US). Brazil is my favourite and I don't see Argentina playing so good (I heard Messi it's out and he was the only difference for the Argentinean team that didn't pass the first round in 2006). I don't know why I feel that England will have a good performance... Anyway, my predictions: First round: Group A: Germany, Poland, Ecuador, Costa Rica Group B: England, Sweden, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago Group C: Netherlands, Serbia, Argentina, Cote d'Ivoire Group D: Portugal, Mexico, Iran, Angola Group E: Czech Republic, Italy, United States, Ghana Group F: Brazil, Australia, Croatia, Japan Group G: France, Switzerland, South Korea, Togo Group H: Ukraine, Spain, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia Round of 16: Germany vs. Sweden = Germany Netherlands vs. Mexico = Netherlands England vs. Poland = England Portugal vs. Serbia = Portugal Czech Republic vs. Australia = Czech Republic France vs. Spain = France Brazil vs. Italy = Brazil Ukraine vs. Switzerland = Ukraine Quarterfinals Germany vs. Netherlands = Germany Czech Republic vs. France = Czech Republic England vs. Portugal = England Brazil vs. Ukraine = Brazil Semifinals Germany vs. Czech Republic = Germany England vs. Brazil = England Final: England vs. Germany... England wins (that would be funny ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 KRATK, that would be phenomenal - I really hope England do well this year despite the last few days of bad luck. I really can't predict who I think is going to win the competition - I was going to say the Netherlands but Quintana doesn't rate their chances very highly, perhaps Argentina will do well or maybe even Spain will finally suceed at a major tournament - though they always seem to leave early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 From a BBC News website: The world's oldest football is being sent to Germany for the World Cup. The 450-year-old ball will form the centrepiece of an exhibition on the history of the sport. Staff at its current home in Stirling's Smith Museum are preparing the delicate artefact for its trip to the Museum fur Volkerkunde in Hamburg. The ball was once the property of Mary Queen of Scots and museum bosses in Germany were keen to display it after deeming it the oldest in existence. "The Germans have decided, from all the evidence, that our ball is the oldest football in the world and it will be the centrepiece of this huge exhibition," said the Smith Museum's collection manager Michael McGinnes. I wonder which of today's teams Mary would be supporting for 2006? Don't suppose it would be England somehow!! :kungfu: Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2....664.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 i think that brazil will win with germany second! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRATK Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 KRATK, that would be phenomenal - I really hope England do well this year despite the last few days of bad luck. I really can't predict who I think is going to win the competition - I was going to say the Netherlands but Quintana doesn't rate their chances very highly, perhaps Argentina will do well or maybe even Spain will finally suceed at a major tournament - though they always seem to leave early. Spain is cursed. According the statistics, Brazil is the only South American team that could win the WC in Europe. Argentina? They are good but I don't see them winning... And Brazil... Ronaldo could seems to an elephant but the man is awesome, so I wouldn't be surprised if he and Ronaldinho make its country in the hexacampeon. Anyway, a final in Berlin between Germany and England... That will be historical!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Anyway, a final in Berlin between Germany and England... That will be historical!!! .....and hysterical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HFB-Melbourne Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 My predictions: Group A- 1. Germany 2. Poland 3. Ecuador 4. Costa Rica Group B- 1. England 2. Paraguay 3. Sweden 4. Trinidad and Tobago Group C- 1. Argentina 2. Cote d'Ivoire 3. Netherlands 4. Serbia and Montenegro Group D- 1. Portugal 2. Mexico 3. Iran 4. Angola Group E- 1. Italy 2. Czech Republic 3. USA 4. Ghana Group F- 1. Brazil 2. Japan 3. Croatia 4. Australia Group G- 1. France 2. Togo 3. Switzerland 4. South Korea Group H- 1. Spain 2. Ukraine 3. Tunisia 4. Saudi Arabia Germany over Paraguay Argentina over Mexico Italy over Japan France over Ukraine Spain over Togo Brazil over Czech Republic Portugal over Cote d'Ivoire England over Poland Argetina over Germany France over Italy Brazil over Spain Portugal over England Argentina over France Brazil over Portugal 3rd Place-Portugal over France Final-My heart says Argentina, but my brain says Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munich72 Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Anyway, a final in Berlin between Germany and England... That will be historical!!! .....and hysterical! .....and a wembley goal again, this time for Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stu Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Very funny Munich 5-1 ...... sorry Munich72 I meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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