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Jun-13-2006 17:19

Yay! I have really been anticipating the World Cup... and now it's finally here!

Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Tunisia, Asia, Iran, Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Australia, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia & Montenegro, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, USA...

I have no favorites... all of these teams are playing fairly well, and mostly all of the matches are fun to watch.

Wikipedia has an excellent article on the event with schedules and other nifty information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_FIFA_World_Cup

So, what do you all think? Which team is the best bet at winning the cup? Which flag do you have flying in the wind on your car? Which flag have you painted or drawn on yourself or on paper millions of times?

What do you have to say about FIFA 2006?

Jun-14-2006 00:58

Been rooting for Italy since 1990 so not reaaally about to change sides even though they're no longer as glamorous as back then. On the other hand I'd also love to see someone like f.ex. Korea win. Well, overall I'm not really that big on football, though, and as long as Argentina doesn't win (they always play mean and dirty) it's fine with me ;D

Jun-14-2006 01:19

Last night Croatia lost to Brazil. What do you think, should I wear mourning today?

Jun-14-2006 01:36

Hehehe - depends how big a football fan you are. But on the upside it wsa after all Brazil and you're facing Japan and Australia (or do I have the groups mixed up completely?) next so chances of moving on to the next round are still alive and well :)

Jun-14-2006 02:05

I'm not one at all (I'm afraid it's a dark spot on my patriotism). You haven't mixed the groups, as I learned from my husband who is not a big fan either, but likes to be informed on everything. He has a great respect for Brazil although he says they are not as good as they used to be. In a few days we'll play against Australia. If we win, do you think Secret Squirrel will speak to me again?

Jun-14-2006 02:38

we'll see... ;)

Jun-14-2006 03:46

Methinks it wouldn't really be fair to hold you personally responsible for another country's potential inability to score goals ;)

Jun-14-2006 03:53

To quote Bugs Bunny "She don't know me very well, do she..." ;)

I'm hoping Ronaldo has a few more burgers before Monday night, coz he was moving about as well as a day one contestant on the Biggesl Loser!

Jun-14-2006 04:09

Anyway, they say that one fourth of Australian team are of Croatian origin, so it wouldn't matter so much.

Jun-14-2006 05:28

My guess is the winner will come out of the following foursome; Argentina, Brazil, Italy & Germany (because of home advantage but a long shot).

Spain (Fabregas!), Holland, Czech Republic and England are good outsiders. France is IMHO over the hill.

My best team so far:

Buffon (Italy)
Emerson (Brazil)
Nesta (Italy)
Cannavaro (Italy)
Lahm (Germany)
Lampard (England)
Frings (Germany)
Kaka (Brazil)
Pirlo (Italy)
Ronaldinho (Brazil)
Frei (Switzerland)

Player with the coolest name, Bastian Schweinsteiger!!! Jawohl!!!

Jun-14-2006 13:55

June 14th, 2006
Spain beats Ukraine 4-0
Tunisia ties Saudi Arabia 2-2

As of now, Poland and Germany are still going at it with no score as of yet. I think Germany will win... Poland's last match with Ecuador was disastrous.

I can't wait to see England and Trinidad and Tobago square off tomorrow...