USA have a surprisingly strong team, they will definitely get out of the group stages I think. USA & Czech Republic to go through from Group E.
I think the Czech Republic will be 1st, USA 2nd, which means that they will play Brazil (who will win Group F, with Australia 2nd).
England should win B, with Sweden 2nd I think. Germany will win A, with Poland 2nd. England will beat Poland and get through, then get knocked out (like we always do!).
I have a feeling that Ivory Coast will do well this year with Toure brothers, Eboue and Drogba in the team. Both Toure's are dynamite, Eboue plays like a Brazilian full back and Drogba might well put in some shining performances to attract attention from managers.
**EDIT**
Italy will probably suffer some major confidence problems from the palava taking place in Serie A ... the fans will not be behind them either (according the the news) so they will slip up. Czech republic will take advantage of that, and I think the USA will pounce on it too.
Last edited by Christian; 05/30/06 06:03 PM.
