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Recent Portugal lineup.
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Are the Portuguese, a trendy pick to win the Cup and the first opponent for the U.S., overrated? Midfielder Luis Figo, the reigning world player of the year, has been in mediocre form of late, and playmaker Rui Costa was injured for most of the club season. After its electrifying semifinal run at Euro 2000, though, Portugal has no shortage of confidence. Says coach Antonio Oliveira, "We must stop being the best and come in first instead."
--Grant Wahl (More)
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