Which of the big guns is mostly likely to go out in the first round?

[upsidedownwalrus]

What with all the world cup threads at the moment, which of the 'big teams' do you think are most likely to go out early?

Germany - unlikely. Should cruise through that group, especially at home.
England - possible but hopefully should get through, although we'll probably find a way to stuff up against Sweden and face Germany in round 2.
Argentina / NL - very very possible one of these (or even both) could go out.
Portugal - one of the best teams not to be seeded. Should win that group comfortably.
Italy - now they really could be out in the first round. Both the USA and Czech Republic are no pushovers, and that's not even considering Ghana.
France - highly, highly unlikely, even if they aren't what they used to be
Spain - should get through no probs.

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[Biffo]

Italy are the most likely. They are not great at the moment and have a tough group.

[upsidedownwalrus]

I agree.

[Rocket Romano]

France have an easy group but they're a shadow of themselves of late

A lot depends on the Dutch not trying to kill each other

[Sunray]

FFS its *seven* months away yet. Got to let the season take its toll on the players 1st before anyone can predict that!

[flimsier]

Brazil. You saw it here first.

[Bonfirelight]

i think angola could be in trouble :(

[chieftain]

France have an easy group but they're a shadow of themselves of late

sounds like the ARSE's struggle in the champions league...... Sparta Prague, arent to bad but Ajax man they're a good side... not at 9th in the Dutch league they're not and who the hell are FC Thun

I sincerely hope France go out but I voted for Spain like the feeling in my stomach told me to

[kakuma]

italy have been crap for years

i hope they get better soon :(

[hungry 4 kicks]

What with all the world cup threads at the moment, which of the 'big teams' do you think are most likely to go out early?

Germany - unlikely. Should cruise through that group, especially at home.
England - possible but hopefully should get through, although we'll probably find a way to stuff up against Sweden and face Germany in round 2.
Argentina / NL - very very possible one of these (or even both) could go out.
Portugal - one of the best teams not to be seeded. Should win that group comfortably.
Italy - now they really could be out in the first round. Both the USA and Czech Republic are no pushovers, and that's not even considering Ghana.
France - highly, highly unlikely, even if they aren't what they used to be
Spain - should get through no probs.

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I reckon Spain will crack up like they always do. . . I blame their fans...they don't give a shit about the national team they're too obsessed with their area / club....

The Barca fans boo Madrid Spaniards when they play for the national team - whereas despite being a Spurs fan I wouldn't care if a goal came from Sol Campbell or Ashley Col. . .

Just gimme cup....

[upsidedownwalrus]

Spain have a knack for stuffing up,but surely they can't fail this time with the group they've got...

[upsidedownwalrus]

bump

[Flashman]

Still Italy. Can't vote again though.

[The Unseen]

Germany, makes sense to me, somehow...

and Italy yeah, Spain...Holland

[Flashman]

Surprised that there's four votes for England, they and Sweden will walk that group, a hand-picked one wouldn't have been too disimilar. More wilshful thinking than honest prediction I'd warrant.

[muser]

chose spain, to many imponderables.

[upsidedownwalrus]

Germany, makes sense to me, somehow...

and Italy yeah, Spain...Holland

Germany? Their group is unbelievably easy... no way they will go out early...