World Cup 2010!

[Davyjones]

Since no one has started one yet, I guess I'll do it! Match time coming up! Not sure how you guys are, but I am completely stoked for the Cup! So, who do you support (you can support more than 1 team in my opinion)? Who do you think will win it all? Players to watch for the tournament? Most intriguing matchup? Who'll play in the final? Those kinds of questions!!

I, of course, support the U.S. and Spain! I expect a better showing from the U.S. this time as opposed to in 2006. There's no way we'd win it all (I'm realistic), but at least get us to the knockout rounds. But I believe Spain will win it all!

Oh, and did anyone see that a South African Police Chief said that he hopes the U.S. doesn't make it out of the group stage because he doesn't want to have to deal with the security issues that come along with President Obama coming to watch the team play? What a loser!!

So, what ya got?

[RAIDER]

I support England but i dont think we will win it as at the moment our defence is suspect
England i think will get to th semis ,but it will be either Spain or Brazil to win it in my opinion . The players to watch ... Rooney & Messi

Am looking forward to USA v ENGLAND game though

[5MemphisTiggers]

I pull for the US and for Germany. I agree that the US does not have a realistic shot at winning, but I do hope they advance to the knockout stage. I think Bradley has done some good work with the team (although he has had his bad moments as well).

I think Germany will advance to the knockout stage and do reasonably well, but I think they will have a tough time winning it all. Several of their players are in good form, but Gomez and Klose have not been on and have not seen much playing time, and Podolski has done nothing at Koln all season. And we now have issues with our keeper. I'm a big fan of FC Bayern Munchen and Jorge Butt has been great for us this season, but I'm not sure about having him between the posts in WC play.

If I had to pick a winner, I'd have a tough time going against either Spain or Brazil, but Argentina (and Messi) may step it up this time.

Can't wait for it all to begin!!

[5MemphisTiggers]

If I had to pick a winner, I'd have a tough time going against either Spain or Brazil, but Argentina (and Messi) may step it up this time.

EDIT re: Argentina: YIKES! Posted before I saw the provisional "team" named by Maradona. Strike that last line!

[Scar]

EDIT re: Argentina: YIKES! Posted before I saw the provisional "team" named by Maradona. Strike that last line!

What! Maradona is the coach of Argentina?!? How is that guy even associated with football anymore?

[5MemphisTiggers]

What! Maradona is the coach of Argentina?!? How is that guy even associated with football anymore?

I'm sure he would claim God had a hand in his appointment to the post.

(Apologies to anyone from the UK for that crack )

[Scar]

Am looking forward to USA v ENGLAND game though

Did you change your flight?

Go USA! Already planning how much time I'll have to miss from work to watch the USA games.

[RAIDER]

Did you change your flight?

Go USA! Already planning how much time I'll have to miss from work to watch the USA games.

No Scar unfortunatley not as it was pre booked .I am hoping to catch the 2nd half at the airport so i can watch England give you lot a good lesson in a game that doesnt involve padding

[The Reservoir Dog]

Obviously looking forward to June 12 as I have an American wife. I'm going for a 1-1 draw in that game, not because it will keep peace in the house but that England never seem to get off to a winning start in major tournaments and always tend to draw their first game. I have a feeling that this game will be no different.

I hope this World Cup will be better than the last. 2006 World Cup was the worst in my living memory and how Italy won it is beyond belief.

Brazil & Spain will be the favourites. Never rule out the Germans as they always pull it together at a World Cup. I always say if the Dutch can pull together and not fade then they have a good chance.

As for England, yes we have a good chance of winning but in my view we seem to rely too much on Wayne Rooney. If he gets injured or is off form that will be the reason the media will pin on Capello for not winning.

The group of Death containing Brazil, Portugal & Ivory Coast will certainly be the group to look out for.

So sticking my neck out.
England & USA to qualify from group.
England knocked out in quarter final like they always do.
Spain to win the competition overall.

[sportsguy2315]

I'm rooting for the USA and South Africa (I always root for the host ). I'm not too familiar with South African soccer, but I don't think their chances are too good to advance. As for the Americans, I have them winning the group and making the 2nd round of the knockout stage before being beaten by the French. As for a winner, I'm going with the Brazilians in a close one, heck I'll say it, in penalties over the Spaniards.