E.A. Sports claims the Czech Republic, Baros will lift the trophy

They use a simulation engine to figure it all out. I gotta say it's interesting, and EA has been right before (think New England Patriots and the Superbowl). But I just don't buy it. Their outcomes don't line up at all with my picks.....

Using a simulation engine in the 2006 FIFA World Cup videogame, EA was able to test all 32 teams in the competition and determine that the Czech Republic would come out on top. 2006 FIFA World Cup, the officially licensed videogame of the World Cup, also predicted the following placements:

• World Champion: Czech Republic
• World Cup Final: Czech Republic 2 Brazil 1
• 1st team to be eliminated: Ecuador
• Golden Shoe winner: Milan Baros, Czech Republic (7 goals)
• Golden Ball winner: Pavel Nedved, Czech Republic

The Final itself was an epic battle where the Czech Republic’s resilient defense was pitted against Brazilian flair, with the Czech Republic ultimately winning 2-1 to capture its first World Cup. Goals from Ronaldo and Tomas Rosicky kept the game tied 1-1 going into the second half. The difference between the teams was Czech forward Pavel Nedved, who unlocked a weaker Brazilian backline in the 77th minute for Milan Baros to score his sixth goal of the tournament, and secure the trophy for the Czechs.