NationStates Jolt Archive


Which country has improved the most since last world cup??

I am smart
02-09-2005, 04:24
I think England. Yet Ireland has done better and maybe Isreal.
Vergor
02-09-2005, 04:28
japan
Megaloria
02-09-2005, 04:29
World Cup of which sport?
Vergor
02-09-2005, 04:31
midget tossing
Copiosa Scotia
02-09-2005, 04:33
I can only assume it's France, considering they went 0-4 in Japan/Korea.
I am smart
02-09-2005, 04:33
football (soccor)
Laenis
02-09-2005, 04:36
I think England.

After that performance against Denmark?

I've pretty much given up England winning anything football wise in the near future - cricket is the way forward
The Macabees
02-09-2005, 04:42
No, absolutely not! I think that England has actually dropped in quality since the 2002 World Cup. Most of its key players have been slacking actually, as I've seen in those playing within the Spanish League, which is what I watch [It would make sense, since I'm Spanish].

I was going to say Spain, but that would be lying. Spain will need a miracle to survive the quarter final rounds of Germany 2006, but they'll get to at least that point.

Personally, I voted for the United States. I think they did very well in 2002 by making it to quarter finals. I think their game against Germany was a robbery, or at least a cheap win, since the USA technically did score a goal against Khan, and a German defender touched it out with his hand - and it wasn't counted. I think that was bullshit. Regardless, the USA team has really improved since 2002, and they have a chance to show what the USA can really offer in terms of futbol.
Colodia
02-09-2005, 04:46
England isn't a country.


BAM the American just told you! :D


(Yeah...it's desperate...)
Rockaway beach harbor
02-09-2005, 04:47
I say Ireland! Following them so close they have been wining more games and playing with more skill and want! Compared to 2002 Ireland is way better! WAY!!
The Macabees
02-09-2005, 04:50
England isn't a country.


BAM the American just told you! :D


(Yeah...it's desperate...)

The American is about to get shot down!...by another American!

England isn't a country, but it's a soccer team. Scotland and England play as different teams during the world champions. Unfortunately, the Scottish never make it to the finals, which is what the fifa World Cup is on TV.
Colodia
02-09-2005, 04:51
The American is about to get shot down!...by another American!

England isn't a country, but it's a soccer team. Scotland and England play as different teams during the world champions. Unfortunately, the Scottish never make it to the finals, which is what the fifa World Cup is on TV.
Yeah but the thread title asks "What country..."

England is not a country.
Pula and ciara
02-09-2005, 04:54
Yeah but the thread title asks "What country..."

England is not a country.


England is a team for a group of people that call themselves English!
Sdaeriji
02-09-2005, 05:05
I can only assume it's France, considering they went 0-4 in Japan/Korea.

I concur. It would be hard for France not to be the most improved.
Starutopia
02-09-2005, 05:08
I'm going with France, just for the hell of it LOL!!!
Kragmeer
02-09-2005, 13:46
Bar the disasterous match vs Denmark, England have improved a lot, we have a lot of young players that are very promising (Wright-Phillips, AJ, Joe Cole(not that old but has found his best form)).

It was mainly David James who was to blame for the Denmark game, I have never rated his as a quality keeper, hopefully Robinson will be our keeper for the World Cup.

Oh and so far we're un-defeated i nthe qualifying stages, and should go top of the group with a win at the weekend
Rhoderick
02-09-2005, 13:57
It has to be France because they did SO badly in the last world cup, and there is no doubt that they will do better this time.
Refused Party Program
02-09-2005, 14:44
Mexico!
Fiandra
02-09-2005, 14:54
Definetely Greece. They weren't even on the World Cup, and now they're European Champions. That's a pretty good improvement if you ask me.
Sonaj
02-09-2005, 14:58
Sweden (only one I know closely of but still). All the players have improved, more of the 'big' players are joining up... They say it´s possible this will be another '58.
I am smart
02-09-2005, 15:41
Definetely Greece. They weren't even on the World Cup, and now they're European Champions. That's a pretty good improvement if you ask me.

Ya thats why I put Greece
Talthia
02-09-2005, 15:58
England is not a country.

Um... What? :confused:

That has to be one of the most insane things I've seen here. Take it it from an Englishman, England is very much a country. And because this is General, I've even provided a source...

England is the largest and most populous country of the United Kingdom, occupying most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England

Oh, and I'd say France or *fanfare* England.
Chapton
02-09-2005, 19:33
Ireland! I agree with Rockaway