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Soccer in the United States has increased in popularity and I feel they have a better team then generations past. But how far can they get

in the upcoming World Cup? There are 8 groups of 4 teams, so 32 teams in all. I would expect them to advance past the first round. Can they make it past the second round to get to the final 8 or even better? I would think England, Germany and Italy would be quite strong and I think Spain is the team to beat with Iker Casillas, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, and Sergi Busquets, Fernando Torres and David Silva. Any thoughts ? Thanks for your time!
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mithrandir | 2 years ago
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With England, Algeria and Slovenia in its group C, the United States have a relatively easy first round, and should be able to progress to the knock-out phase, probably behind group head England. Slovenia might be a challenge, but Algeria should be manageable. If tam USA doesn't make it past the group stage, I would be really disappointed.

However, if they progress to the first knockout phase, they will either face number one or number two of group D, which will most probably be either Germany or Australia World Cup Team). I don't think Team USA stands a chance against Germany, and Australia will be a real challenge. Australia is ranked first in continental ranking, and on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, they are currently ranked 20, after being number 14 in 2009.

Effectively, my prognosis is the United States to reach the last 16, but be eliminated in that round.

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davesplace | 2 years ago
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I'm really scared for team USA in this World Cup. I like the draw we got in the first round, but there are no lay downs in World Cup. The team has a bunch of injuries and not a lot of experience. If Dempsey isn't 100%, Donovan will have to play out of his mind for us to do well. I think that is possible and maybe even likely after a disappointing 2006 Cup.

I hope the US doesn't focus too much on England and forget to get up for the games with Slovenia and Algeria. Either team can beat them if they don't play well.

I really hope to see them go far but I'm concerned with the injuries. I fear they may make squeak by the first round, then get bounced soon after.

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asianboy | 2 years ago Report

The scary thing is that everybody thinks that Algeria is a horrible team and USA should easily beat them. What they do not realize is that Algeria kicked Egypt out of the World Cup in the qualification. Egypt, by the way, is ranked #10 and the defending African Champs!!! If USA doesn't treat that match seriously I fear that it will be a disastrous world cup for USA.

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kerryk | 2 years ago Report

Thanks, I tend to agree. It certainly wont be easy!

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