Who will Win the World Cup?

MagicIRL

Argentina

the_monkey wrote: »

Impossible.

Spain can't win it ... no way they are winning 4 tournaments in a row -

They come in to this as underdogs for some reason. Everyone's harping on about Brazil, Argentina, even Belgium and Chile are being thrown around and yet Spain, the three tournament on the trot winners, are not being mentioned.

Heck, even Germany stand a very, very good chance.

glued

Colombia

Chancer3001 wrote: »

Di mariAs best position is in a 3 man midfield.

It's how he got his move to real.

And where he played this year in his best season.

I'm not doubting Di Maria's effectiveness there; I'm doubting it's ability to win them the World Cup. I don't think that system will be capable of winning the World Cup. Teams like Spain will tear them up through the middle.

Just to be clear I think Di Maria has been Argentina's best player in that three man midfield for some time now.

Fratton Fred

Chile

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

England. Not a snowballs chance in Hell but still. It's our year, possibly.

I voted England, seriously didn't think three other people would!

I don't think we are as bad as some make out and there's two or three players that could really shine.

Quarter finals at best though I reckon.

the_monkey

Ivory Coast

Everyone is writing England off .. so the pressure is off them , I think ironically this can be a good year for them - winners no, but semis possibly..

Timmyctc

Switzerland

Keno wrote: »

It's going to be Chile.

Better get a jacket so..






:pac:

greendom

Spain

MagicIRL wrote: »

They come in to this as underdogs for some reason. Everyone's harping on about Brazil, Argentina, even Belgium and Chile are being thrown around and yet Spain, the three tournament on the trot winners, are not being mentioned.

Heck, even Germany stand a very, very good chance.

Both Spain and Germany are ahead of Belgium in the betting. As a rule European teams don't do well in South America and that is why everyone is harping on about Brazil and Argentina. Brazil, especially, as they are at home.

elefant

Colombia

I voted Argentina. But having thought more about it, I'm plumping for Spain.

Amazing starting team, no weaknesses in my eyes. A great unit and disgustingly good strength in depth. Not losing a knockout game in 8 years in some record.

Ganymede Glow

Spain

Samba boys for the win

CSF

Argentina

Spain for me. They've broken plenty of records already, and should handle the climate a bit better than other European teams.

Brazil the pick of the South American teams for me, they're just that bit more rounded throughout the pitch than Argentina and the others. Home advantage too.

Germany would be the 3rd most likely option then and those are the 3 teams I really see as having a decent shout but it would probably be folly to completely rule Argentina out also, but I don't see them doing it.

The Backwards Man

It feels more like a Copa America with 23 token USA squads in it. The winner will be from CONMEBOL.

enda1

Ecuador

France. Would love it anyway, but I'm not so sure of the team spirit. A lot could be decided on momentum, a good start could see them storm into contention.

Knex*

glued wrote: »

I don't think it's that questionable. They have one of the better defences in the tournament. Garay is a good defender and Fernandez, Demichelis and Camagnaro are also very capable defenders. They're weak at left back and I don't like Romero in goals. I know Banega has been useless this season but it's still a huge mistake not to bring him becuase if Gago goes down then Argentina will be in big trouble.

My other worry is how will the three man midfield with Di Maria hold up against better sides? I'm not sure that's a system that can win the World Cup with the personnel involved. They also have a pretty weak bench bar Lavezzi.

You forget Mascherano. Biglia can fill that void as well.

CSF

Argentina

Knex. wrote: »

You forget Mascherano. Biglia can fill that void as well.

Mascherano and Biglia are not the sort of players who would typically bring you to World Cup glory, both would be capable of holding their own in roles with a more world class centre midfielder in beside them, but with the 2 of them (or Gago) in behind Di Maria, the Argentinian midfield just looks destined to always lose the battle against the likes of Spain, Germany and Brazil.

Left back is also a huge problem area for Argentina and as much as I think both Garay and Demichelis are fine enough (Garay more so than Demichelis) as centre backs, they don't strike me as a World Cup winning defensive partnership either.

Chancer3001

Portugal

The more I look at Spain the more I like them.

Their huge problem is how xavi will do. If his legs are gone they're finished. Not because they do t have enough replacements, they do, but because it will be too late to do anything about it. They'll saunter through the group, one bad game in knockout and they're gone.

I really hope they start Torres up top too.

Winston Payne

Argentina

Spain have the best first team and the strongest squad. They've one of the best coaches and an experienced, successful core. They can vary their playing style too if needs be with Costa and Martinez. I just couldn't look past them.

Seaneh

Spain

Brazil for me.

secman

Netherlands

Just voted for Swiss.. Blatter will rig it......... the Swiss are going to be the test team for the new "Challenge the ref " rule........ the early edition of this rule will be.... you can bribe the ref..... this part will be sorted out by a FIFA backed investigation to be held in Quatar after the Swiss win the world cup by 10 challenges to nil....... for a mere `10m USD..........paid into a secret Swiss bank account.iunder the name of Bepp Slatter............

Secman

JP Liz V1

Colombia

I want and hope it is Argentina

Power Gear

Argentina

Spain

HigginsJ

Ecuador

France

WORRZELL

Colombia

After that game tonight I can't see brazil doing much in the knock out stages.

amkin25

Argentina

Spain was my pick and have my bet on them,but i wouldn't rule out Brazil on that performance,when France won it in 98 they scraped through every game by the skin of their teeth,then Zidane won the final for them.
It only takes 7 games to win it and that is one down tonight,6 more to go,and they should improve after being tested so early on.

Dapics

Costa Rica

Viva La Mexico!

Marty McFly

Portugal

Been saying it for months and am still sticking with it.

Germany for me.

astonaidan

Portugal

Chancer3001 wrote: »

The more I look at Spain the more I like them.

Their huge problem is how xavi will do. If his legs are gone they're finished. Not because they do t have enough replacements, they do, but because it will be too late to do anything about it. They'll saunter through the group, one bad game in knockout and they're gone.

I really hope they start Torres up top too.

Winston Payne wrote: »

Spain have the best first team and the strongest squad. They've one of the best coaches and an experienced, successful core. They can vary their playing style too if needs be with Costa and Martinez. I just couldn't look past them.

Power Gear wrote: »

Spain

amkin25 wrote: »

Spain was my pick and have my bet on them,but i wouldn't rule out Brazil on that performance,when France won it in 98 they scraped through every game by the skin of their teeth,then Zidane won the final for them.
It only takes 7 games to win it and that is one down tonight,6 more to go,and they should improve after being tested so early on.

Ye know what guys, I never shared your confidence in Spain

efb

Portugal

Woot Germany looking good!

greendom

Spain

efb wrote: »

Woot Germany looking good!

The main issue for Germany will be what sort of shape they will be in after the group stages. All of their fixtures are in the hotter parts of the country and all played in the full intensity of the sun. Very clever squad management will be required if they are to go far.

Chancer3001

Portugal

Chancer3001 wrote: »

The more I look at Spain the more I like them.

Their huge problem is how xavi will do. If his legs are gone they're finished. Not because they do t have enough replacements, they do, but because it will be too late to do anything about it. They'll saunter through the group, one bad game in knockout and they're gone.

I really hope they start Torres up top too.

I called xavi being dropped. Brave decision.

McGrath5

Not Spain anyway.

Blazer

England

Wouldn't rule out Italy or Belgium who are being very canny on not exerting themselves so far. Interesting to see their next match.

RobbingBandit

Uruguay

Spain going the way of France in 2002 reigning champions out in the group stages.

pablo128

England

ScienceNerd wrote: »

Surprised at the lack of Spain votes at this early stage, think they'll be there or thereabouts come the end of the competition.

LOL!

Seaneh

Spain

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Spain going the way of France in 2002 reigning champions out in the group stages.

Same happened to Italy in 2010.

VEN

Italy

Voters: 471. You have already voted on this poll

No, I haven't?

Anyways, Netherlands all over it. They have the players, Argentina has just one, Brazil has just one. The Germany 'team' are their only threat.