Who can win the 2010 World Cup?
In just over 6 months… 32 teams from around the globe will compete in the greatest sporting tournament in the world. In the summer of 2010, South Africa will come to life as it hosts the World Cup.
On December 4th the draw was made for the group stages of the tournament and it gave us a little bit of a clearer idea as to who might progress and lift the Jules Rimet trophy. Many of you will no doubt be have a bet on who will win the World Cup, so we have looked at the key teams and players to help you decide where you should be putting your money (all betting odds supplied by bwin.com – the online betting specialists).
Argentina – 10/1
With the world’s great footballer, Lionel Messi, at their disposal Argentina can not be overlooked as contenders for the World Cup. However there are so many factors against them this time around. A poor perform during qualifying for the FIFA World Cup saw them rely on winning their last fixture to qualify. Add to that the fact that they have not figured beyond the quarter-final stage of the tournament since 1986, when Maradonna’s infamous hand-ball against England, and you can just about safely rule out Argentina as a major threat.
Germany – 10/1
Germany were unbeaten in qualifying as group winners and stumbled to draws only twice. This along with their World Cup record has to keep them in mind when betting on the World Cup. Germany have won the World Cup three times and finished runner’s up on four occasions making them one of the most successful international footballing sides. While their side of today may not have the greatest strength in depth, it still possess some of the world’s greatest players in Michael Ballack and Lukas Podolski, with the latter having one of the best goal scoring records in all of international football (a strike rate of 0.7 per game).
England – 7/1
On paper England have one of the strongest 11 line-ups in the world. With world-class players gracing every part of the pitch there is nothing to suggest England can’t go all the way in 2010. With a group that includes Algeria and Slovenia you would certainly expect England to go on to win their group but beyond that is where the trouble lies. Since 1966 England has always played the supporting role and in all likely-hood will find themselves stumbling at the final hurdle once more. With a second round fixture against either Germany or Australia on the cards, England will be stretched as soon as they hit in the knock-out stages and at odds of 7/1 should be avoided.
Brazil – 6/1
As the 2nd highest ranked side in the world according to FIFA, it should come as no surprise that Brazil are 2nd favourites to lift the World Cup in 2010. Indeed, until the draw was made for the group stages Brazil were in fact joint favourites along with Spain. However, a tough group phase against Portugal and Ivory Coast lies ahead… in addition to a tricky tie against North Korea. But with the likes of Robinho and Kaka Brazil should certainly have sufficient flair to cruise through to the knock-out stages.
Spain – Favourites – 5/1
Spain aim to follow up their Euro 2008 victory with a World Cup success in South Africa. When it comes to the World Cup, however, Spain are always stumbling… and it’s usually at the first hurdle. Spain haven’t gone past the Quarter Finals since 1950 (the only year they ever reached the Semi-Finals) and failed to get past the 2nd knock-out phase in 2006. But their squad still boasts almost all of the stars from the side which won the Euro’s the summer before last which makes them not only favourites with the betting sites, but also favourites with us.
ARGENTINA WILL WIN. I’M SURE! …THEY HAVE THE BEST TEAM OF ALL TIMES:
LIONESL MESSI
SERGIO AGUERO
DIEGO MILITO
CARLOS TEVEZ
GONZALO HIGUAIN
AND MANY MORE!
VIVA MARADONA!!!
Chances are very slim Mexico might win this so as long as the yanks and the argentinans are not in the finals Im happy with any other team winning go Mexico and go England
Brazi will lose to Ivroy Coast. Ivroy Coast is a great team with homefeild, it will be hard for Brazi to score.
Argentina Who? gimme a break!!
Brazil or Germany
ARGENTINAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
LIONEL MESSI<33333 !!!!
Brazil Trust Robinho, Kaka, Dani Alves, Lucio, Ramires, Fabiano, Julio Cesar (best keeper in da world). Brazil r so good theyre obviously gna win the world cup. Sad ronaldinho aint here doe, his tricks r wicked
Ik Hoop da de Blanke Hollandscheman segeviert.
Sei hebbe grote kans!
germany will win!!!!!!!!!!!
Argentine will win she’s so strong with leonel messi 100%100 she’s gonna win
BRAZIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Euro teams are doing a poor job this year. Argentina and Brazil’s gonna win.
Argentina has a pretty good chance, and I think it’ll take it! The guys deserve it cause they’re working so hard and doing their best. I wasn’t borned in ’86 so I hope this year I can finally see my country coming back with the Cup.
Go Argentina!
hahahaha “Guys u have to think about facts like climate” u gotta be joking me! Its freakin freezing in south africa right now! u think just because its africa, it means its hot? come on, pleaaaaase, its WINTER in the south hemisphere!
It was -4 C last time i checked, so if the weather plays such a in important role on how players perform, then, yeah, bet ya Germany wins! hahahahahaha which does not! hahahahahaha Its globalization time man, so get your facts straight about what goes on on the rest of the world! not that hard with internet and all, huh?
Brazil is the one
I am interested to see what everyone says here. I have played at the international level and have played the Brazilians, Argentines, Nigerians, the Japans, Koreans, etc, etc. With that said, I also saw the U-20 WCup last summer in Toronto and some of those Argentines who stole the show are on this current team along with Messi. I am torn on this b/c I love Argentina and their flare to go and attack but not sold on their defence and their keepr (who played in the U-20′s) may lack the ‘experience’ in the big games this time in the Men’s World Cup. Spain is finally finding their form and are solid (and expoerienced from goalkeeper to upfront). Brazil is well….Brazil. The Dutch can be the outside chance to win, but I will go with my final four as such: Brazil vs Uruguay & Spain vs Argentina semifinal. Spain’s depth and experience will prevail over Argentina’s attack and lack thereof in D to stop Torresd and Villa. Brazil will beat Uruguay. Spain vs Brazil final. Spain to win in a close one. The drought of a European team to win the World Cup outside of Europe will eventually happen.
i believ brazil,argentina or holland…..personally i wish HOLLAND to win ths WC 2010…THEY HAV SUCH A STRNG SIDE…BUT THE ONLY MATTER IS MISSING OF NISTELROOY AND VAN DER SAR…BUT THEY WIL MKE OUT THS TYM WITHOUT THEM…….
So far, after the round of 16 it would be Germany, Argentina, Portugal or Brazil. Italy, France. England, United States lost disappointly and headed back home. So just these 4 teams are the likely to win.
Argentina will win, South America’s team did very good this year.
ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA !!!!!
IS THE BEST OF ALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARGENTINA FTW!
AND HAS PLAYERS THAT OMG! THEY ARE PERFECT!
PIPITA HIGUAIN – KUN AGüERO – JAVIER MASCHERANO – LIONEL MESSI
and messi is the best player of the world!
IS ARGENTINA’S YEARS!
Hey Guys,
Man look what we´ve done to the UK – we made a massakre! And what we´ve done to Australia man! Two times 4-1… I´m shure with this young team we can beat everyone! Next saturday we kick argentina out of this WC! I swear! x)
Ghana the pride of Africa here we come for those who thot we are out…
AFRICA OOOYEEE
I dont understand why do they never mention holland (netherlands) rank 4th Euro they done amazing aswell
c’mon holland
Portugal is my team, but based on the play so far in the World Cup. I think it will be an Argentina Brazil final.
Which would be amazing to watch. Cant wait to see how it turns out.
SPAIN SPAIN SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIN !!!!!!!!! you are stupid if u denny :D:
topfan says:
June 14, 2010 at 4:30 am
Argentina will win! Messi, Tevez, Higuaín, Milito… Maradona will reach glory one more time, just like in 1986!
YOU ARE AN IDIOT!!!!!!
Sabrina says:
June 13, 2010 at 3:39 pm
VIVA L’ARGETINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY ARE THE BEST TEAM EVA!!!!!
I LOVE LIONEL MESSIIIIII <3 HE WILL LET THE TEAM WIN!!!!!
and dont forget… MARADONA IS THE COACH HE IS AWESOMEEEE
OMFG IM SO EXCITED ;D
MESSI SCKS HE IS CRP YOU DMMASS SPAIN WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP HAHAHAHHHAHAHAA
I HOPE GERMANY BEAT HOLLAND IN THE FINAL BY 3 TO1
GERMANY WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP
NEDERLAND!
come on…we deserve the title….
suman says:
June 13, 2010 at 12:06 am
I thing this time Brazil gonna win world cup 2010. Because I am Brazil’s fan.I am sure Brazil gonna win.
OMFG BECAUSE YOU ARE A BRASIL FAN THEY LOST
Sabrina says:
June 13, 2010 at 3:39 pm
VIVA L’ARGETINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY ARE THE BEST TEAM EVA!!!!!
I LOVE LIONEL MESSIIIIII <3 HE WILL LET THE TEAM WIN!!!!!
and dont forget… MARADONA IS THE COACH HE IS AWESOMEEEE :D :D :D
OMFG IM SO EXCITED ;D :D :D :D :D :D
OMFG COKESNIFFER AS COACH!!
FLY IN SOME MORE COCAINE TO GET OVER HIS LOSS!!!
holland for definate now they beat brazil 2-1 van persie is the best
wat evr germany will win dis tym,s thr is no othr strong team 2 stop them now.
Holland – Germany
3 2
I think German is going to win the World Cup.
;)
Germany went down pretty hard against Spain, but screw that. They can beat Uruguay in their upcoming game. Spain will never be my favorite, but they’re pretty good. Fags. Germany alllllll the way babe. I was born there, so all my money’s on my country. And you idiots stop with the effing hail hitler thing. You’re gay and no one likes you. I love you Germany(:
Er… don’t think so Adolf – Germany couldn’t rise to switch off a TV set – You got beat – AGAIN! Face it, you are all pussys when it comes to wars and sports! hahahaa!!!
It will be holland then spain tjen uruguay
i think it might be spain or holland because they are in the finals….but i am on spain’s side…I LOVE SPAIN!!! I like all the players they are all great!!!
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Just saw this article http://ssrn.com/abstract=1646855 on the magic formula to win the world cup. Its a statistical analysis that shows that a host country gets an extra 2.5 points in the group stage (that’s practically an extra win!). Not only that, it says that the nationality of the coach makes no difference to a teams’ success.
Check it out: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1646855
At last spain win the WC.. nobody expect them to win it..