Well, this is my time to bash on people's opinions. Now, Brazil, has a pretty good shot of winning it. There are teams capable of beating them though.
About the US Soccer Team, They are EXTREMELY overrated. I seriously have no clue how they can get past most teams. My honest opinion, they are trash compared to European Teams. I heard something about the Club Team Barcelona coming to the US to vs MLS teams. I'm going to watch the US club teams get rocked BADLY.
Now, Germany's squad, led by their goalie Oliver Kahn(sp?). They had an extremely good run in the last cup because of a solid GK. Don't know if he'll be as solid, but hey, they still have a decent offense. I actually forgot their offensive players, forgive me, i'd name some, but I know they aren't trash.
A team that I think we will have a good run, but, i'm not even sure if they're in it, didn't check, is Greece. With the win of Euro Cup 2004, they trampled the competition(UNFORTUNATLY). I think they will have a decent run, but not make it.
The team to beat this year, well, Portugal, they aren't looked at by most, sadly, but true soccer fans/players, know, they're one of the best in the world. They have one of the best players, Luis Figo, an equal to Ronaldo of Brazil. They also have a rising star, who plays for Man. United, Cristian Ronaldo. A young, yet stunning player.
Since I hate typing, i'll stop at that.