2006 FIFA World Cup Germany

[JosueSays]

I completely forgot about Uruguay! They've always had a pretty solid team, and I love seeing them play. I doubt that they will go far in the tournament, but I always enjoy watching them play.

[jessexy]

my picks from the playoff rounds are:

Czechs over Norway
Swiss over Turkey
Spain over Slovakia
Uruguay over Aussies (but Uruguay hasnt been playing well at all)
T&T ove Bahrain (but who knows)

ok, so if you're paying attention.....these teams are officially in:

Czechs, Swiss, Spain, Australia, Trinidad & Tobago. looks like i missed on one team. but i made my disclaimer.

[FLAK]

In all honesty, if any team beats Brazil then that will be a miracle all you have to do is look at their lineup
Goal- Dida (AC Milan)

Defense-Cafu (AC Milan), Juan, Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Lucio

Midfield-(here's where it gets scary) Emerson, Ze Roberto, Kaka (AC Milan), Ronaldinho (Barcelona)

Attack-Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Adriano (Inter Milan)

Their depth is unbelievable as well. As much as I dont like seeing them win, the World Cup is basically theirs to lose.

I think England has a decent chance, as well as Holland (as long as they play together). The jury is still out on the U.S. although no one will take em lightly anymore like Portugal did.

[JosueSays]

Spain beat Slovakia 5-1! I stopped listening to the game(over the radio) after it was 3-1 because I had to go somewhere. BUt I was told the score...

[jessexy]

just heard this fact and found it interesting. Spain has never made it pas the quarterfinals in a major, Full international (not youth) tournament. too badd for those of you picking the Spanish.

[JosueSays]

That's not true, in 1950(i think) they went to the semi-finals. Fourth place has been the best that Spain has done at the World Cup. Maybe this year they will do better, i do hope so.

[jessexy]

ok maybe its since then.

[Brent Burns]

The 2006 World Cup field in Germany is all set with five teams- qualifying as of today:

Switzerland, Spain, Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Czechslovakia Republic.

[JosueSays]

Viva Espana!!

[jessexy]

the pool draw is set for Dec. 9th. shall we re-visit then? maybe Benson can help us set up a World Cup pool too.

[JosueSays]

Definitely. ONly then can we be sure what teams will make it to the semi-finals or finals.

[Brent Burns]

Although Ireland did not make the cut to qualify for the World Cup, Roy Keane announced that he will no longer play for Manchester United. Just read that Portsmouth (another Premier League team) is keen on going after him. However, Roy made it clear that he does not desire to be on another Premiership team. He did state that he would love to play for the Celtics (Scotland).

[FLAK]

Its a difficult loss for United as Keane was one of the greatest players in the history of the club. But it allows the club to bring its younger players into the first team. The premiership is certainly Chelsea's to lose, but United will be in the hunt till the bitter end. Thank God Roy's not going to another prem club too.

[jessexy]

so the top 8 seeds have been announced and they are:

1. Brazil (64 points)
2. England 51
3. Spain 50
4. Germany 48
5. Mexico 47
6. France 46
7. Argentina 44
8. Italy 44

Notables exceptions are the USA (43) and Holland (38). The USA only missed out on being seeded by one point.

the draw is scheduled for Friday.

[Brent Burns]

so the top 8 seeds have been announced and they are:

1. Brazil (64 points)
2. England 51
3. Spain 50
4. Germany 48
5. Mexico 47
6. France 46
7. Argentina 44
8. Italy 44

Notables exceptions are the USA (43) and Holland (38). The USA only missed out on being seeded by one point.

the draw is scheduled for Friday.

Looking forward to seeing Sepp Blattner announce the draw this Friday. What channel and at what time will it be on?