WHO WILL WIN THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2006?

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Please rank the countries in order who you think will win the World Cup. Also list a surprise team and surprise player...

1. Brazil (of course)
2. Italy (notorious slow starters...they can be finalists or not make the knockout stage)
3. Netherlands (awesome blend of veteran talent and new blood)
4. Argentina (they're only ranked this low because the WC is in Europe)
5. Engerland (arguably the best midfield in the world...and that DOES NOT include the world's highest paid mannequin, David Beckham)
6. Czech Republic - I have to give the nod to them here over France and Portugal based on their Euro performance and Nedved's decision to return.

Surprise team: L'Cote d'Ivoire. A team of thoroughbreds.

Surprise player: Messi of Argentina...Toni of Italy.

Al