WC 2010 draws

[lefty]

To me, England's problem at recent tournaments has been that they haven't been able to form a true team out of the many gifted individual players they have. Since Capello took over, however, that has gotten better, and they have also played better tactically.

Yup; Capello has "latinized" their game

[MB20]

Yup; Capello has "latinized" their game

Latinized or italianized?

[lefty]

Latinized or italianized?

I wouldn't say "italianized" since the UK players don't dive a lot.

[TwinTowers]

I'm calling it right now. The final will be Brasil vs Germany

[Bukefal]

The USA will surprise in this World Cup. Im looking forward to see them play.

[Brazil]

Let me pose this question to my international friends. Which Country has the most pressure to perform come WC time every four years?

As an American, it would seem to me that England and Brazil are at the top. It would also seem to me that the English wilt under that pressure every four years.

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I'm not sure to understand your question. When WC come the favorites to win it all are always the same: Brazil, Italy and Germany then Argentina. After it depends of the years, in 2010 I think one of the team with a lot pressure to perform well is Spain because they have a talented generation, they won the euro cup and Spain is the last big soccer country without the trophy.

England won it at home in 1966 since this date England is not an elite team. Elite teams IMO are Brazil Italy Germany then Argentina - France then England / Spain / Netherlands then Portugal / Russia...

[mookie2001]

aint no way the USA is losing to England, i'll bet my life on that

argentina has a better chance of watching manu play 80 games a season

[lefty]

aint no way the USA is losing to England, i'll bet my life on that

argentina has a better chance of watching manu play 80 games a season

It was an honor to know you

[sonic21]

It was an honor to know you

they did win the Gold Cup. They're legit.

[lefty]

they did win the Gold Cup. They're legit.

I'm not saying they are not.

They are clearly legit; they can beat the U.K, nut Ma hose is 200% England is gonna lose

[symple19]

I'm not sure to understand your question. When WC come the favorites to win it all are always the same: Brazil, Italy and Germany then Argentina. After it depends of the years, in 2010 I think one of the team with a lot pressure to perform well is Spain because they have a talented generation, they won the euro cup and Spain is the last big soccer country without the trophy.

England won it at home in 1966 since this date England is not an elite team. Elite teams IMO are Brazil Italy Germany then Argentina - France then England / Spain / Netherlands then Portugal / Russia...

Thanks Brazil. Spain makes a lot of sense. Sorry if I didn't phrase the question too well.

Let me try again.In your opinion, which country's supporters/media put the most pressure on their side to win? England? Spain? Brazil? Argentina?

Is there an overwhelming sentiment internationally towards one country or another as to which side is under the most pressure?

[mookie2001]

no way in the united states is losing to england. no way in

wont happen

[Brazil]

Thanks Brazil. Spain makes a lot of sense. Sorry if I didn't phrase the question too well.

Let me try again.In your opinion, which country's supporters/media put the most pressure on their side to win? England? Spain? Brazil? Argentina?

Is there an overwhelming sentiment internationally towards one country or another as to which side is under the most pressure?

Once again we have the traditionals no matter what: the two countries with the most of pressure from media/supporters are 1. Argentina (they are really crazy about soccer), 2. Brazil (they are crazy about soccer but the big difference is they love winning and the beautiful game, if the NT doesn't perform well a kind of desinterest will increase which is not the case with Argentinan they follow their team no matter what.) and 3. Italy (soccer is a religion)

After it depends on how good was the team during the 4 years stretch before the compe ion. For instance French have not a lot of expectations for this world cup, the pressure will be low. Spain is a special case : they will have a lot of pressure coming from the media but not so much coming from supporters, Spanish people are not very interested by their NT they more focus on their clubs: old story of regionalism. Germany will go with a quite good load of pressure but as usual. Regarding Englan I'm not sure pressure will be high I don't think media and supportes have high expectations for this world cup.

[DAF86]

no way in the united states is losing to england. no way in

wont happen

I'm with Mookie on this one: England won't beat the US.

[velik_m]

I'm with Mookie on this one: England won't beat the US.

Eh, like it matters who finishes third in the group.

[sonic21]

usa will be lucky to win a game

[mookie2001]

i bet if they could use their hands like france they could win

[sonic21]

so you agree they won't win a game

[mookie2001]

if they used their hands? every game

[makedamnsure]

Can't wait to have a repeat of 1950.

Come on you Yanks!!!!

[Brazil]

^I'd love that. I hate England well less than Italy and Germany but still I hate them

[MB20]

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[lefty]

I love group C

[IronMaxipad]

they did win the Gold Cup. They're legit.

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