Why were the americans so highly ranked to win the world cup? Although to be fair England were 6-1 and look at us!!! Lol go Crouchy and Rooney (Great!) also any1 see the Argentina game? If we play them we are f*ked!
2006-06-16 22:32:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
they're gud thats why they are here.... senegal and turkey were in the previous world cup but within 4 years didn't prove them so........
Every team in this cup is gud...
2006-06-16 22:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by S2K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The truth of the matter, beyond the World Cup... is that while the USA is good, they are not as strong as their FIFA ranking.
The USA had won its last 5 consecutive official matches before the World Cup, but had done so against CONCACAF competition. While any of us could respect such a result against Mexico, that result seems less impressive against Jamaica and Honduras.
In the computerized rankings formula, you effectively beat whomever the teams you beat have beaten; and you lose to those who beat the the teams you lose to.
Hence, if you pile on the wins, no matter the circumstances, your FIFA ranking can skyrocket.
To answer your question about potential 2nd round matchups, I would not like to face either Holland or Argentina. England will really have to improve offensively to win either of those matchups.
And, I believe you and I agree. No one at this moment looks as dangerous as Argentina. They seem in good enough form to win the Cup outright.
I think I would be happier to see Holland in round 2!
2006-06-16 22:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by aross07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
America will be fudged and quickly forgotten if they do not improve 100% from the last debacle. Many of the players were over-awed with the ocassion, nervous with no commitment to win the game. The only good thing that came out out it was the massive turnout and support of Americans at the stadium. Team USA was a huge disappointment - not by losing but by their listless attitude to their play. Disregard FIFA's ranking - it's trash.
Beating minnows in football to qualify for the WC (Jamaica, Panama, Honduras) would most likely be the cause of USA's poor performances; perhaps they should travel more often to play European and African teams. How else can they improve? Credentials of Bruce Arena? Who's he in football? Or else FIFA need to relook the regional qualifying system - definitely not fairplay!
2006-06-16 22:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Football
2016-05-19 22:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone was expecting them to be rubbish but the truth is they've been pretty impressive from the off. I'm not sure their No 5 ranking in the world is accurate but hats off. Yeah, they're pretty good.
England v Argentina? I've not seen Argentina lately. They can be lax. Generally speaking, though, like most teams they're probably farked gainst Argentina. Sure.
2006-06-16 22:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by Frog Five 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the Americans are a good team they were just asleep. I however am rooting for Italy since thats a main part of my heritage. So USA is going down tomorrow. I was watching the England and Trinidad game good match. Crouch is a giant haha
2006-06-16 22:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by nineinchnails52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American is highly ranked (No. 5 as of May) because they won a lot of games to teams like Jamica, Panama, and Hondurus in qualifying matches.
But Euro and South Americans team have a lot of world cup experience.
2006-06-16 22:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by byoc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ranking with America being rated number 5 is overraTED....LOL I even heard that from an American sports radio station . It is not ranked with the world but just North AMerican teams !
2006-06-17 01:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by HAPA CHIC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Soccer" is not yet part of US culture due to the money that is invested in "Football" and basketball. It is a threat to the sports establishment which is why the powers that be try to depict it as a girl's sport. Check out Junior Sports Illustrated if you don't believe it--soccer and girls are always paired. Against Italy? What an unlucky draw. My guess is that they will lose 3-0 but I will still be suporting them.
2006-06-16 23:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have good players and bad players just like every other team. they are not that bad but they do play against some very bad teams that gives them more points in the fifa rankings . Argentina where brilliant yesterday what a team they are
2006-06-16 22:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The F.I.F.A. ranking system is a load of sh*t...America are average at soccer but wont be able to survive the world cup and are certainly not 5th in the world......
2006-06-16 23:46:15 · answer #11 · answered by TipperaryKeano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋