As my personal expectation, England, Italy, and Germany will compete the championship against Brazil. First, England has only 1 time championship and their 2 top, who are the most outstanding forward, broke their legs. However, this team is still strong. Midfielder and defender keep their level in the top level in the world, and they can compensate for their 2-top's wound.
Next is Italy. They are 3 time winner of championship, and they always led Europe Soccer with Germany. They also showed great performance in current practice matches with Netherlands and Germany. The number of good playes are also enough.
Last team is Germany. They are exempt from preliminary because they are the host country, which leads to their poor performance in practice matches. Their disfavor before World Cup is already thier standard. They are always told that they are not in good condition but they achieved great record recently; 2nd, Best 16, Best 8, Championship, 2nd, 2nd. Besides, they hold this World Cup and this World Cup might be the one for "New Emperor" Ballack.
In total, I'd like to see the final of Brazil and Germany that is the same with last World Cup, which is the golden battle.