The World Cup countdown continues and this time I will give
you the breakdown of the groups and who I think will get through to the second
round.
Group A
Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon
It’s not for no reason people are saying Brazil have been
given an easy group. This Mexican team is the worst in living memory (so say
the Mexican people themselves) and neither Cameroon nor Croatia is going to cause
the Brazilians much problems. As it is held in Brazil, I think Cameroon will probably
join Brazil in the second round.
Group B
Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia
People are saying Group B is a very strong group but for the
life of me, I just don’t get it. I think Spain and the Netherlands will go
through this group with ease. The Aussies and Chileans have no chance.
Group C
Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan
A very tight group with all 4 teams capable of getting
results and going through to round 2. With the Toure brothers and Didier Drogba
in the team, Ivory Coast is the favorite but it’s hardly a sure thing. I think Japan
could join them there.
Group D
Uruguay, England, Italy, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the whipping boy of the group but the other 3
teams are not only capable of going into the second round, they are capable of
going far into the tournament. However with the injury to Luis Suarez, Uruguay’s
chances have taken a huge hit so I will take England and Italy to go through.
Group E
Switzerland, France, Honduras, Ecuador
I would say this is the easiest group of them all. I don’t
rate this French team very highly and although Switzerland is a very
well-drilled, organized side, they don’t have any top world-class player. Honduras
is too weak to be considered a threat while Ecuador only plays well at home. However
2 teams have to go through, so I will take France and Ecuador.
Group F
Argentina, Bosnia, Nigeria, Iran
Barring some miracle from God, Argentina will go through
this group. Bosnia-Hercegovina has Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko while Nigeria
are the African Champion. You also can’t ignore Iran but I think it will be
Nigeria joining Argentina in the second round.
Group G
Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA
Will Cristiano Ronaldo be ready for Portugal? That’s the
main question in this group as the World Player of the Year will carry his
country’s hopes on his shoulders. The Germans will go through to round 2 and if
Ronaldo is fit, Portugal will join them. If he is not, then it’s open season with
Ghana having a very good chance.
Group H
Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea
Belgium has some world-class players like Manchester City
defender Vincent Kompany and Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, but Russian coach Fabio
Capello has got his team to play in a very compact style. This is a tough group
to call with Algeria and South Korea being tough be beat but I have to go with Russia
and Belgium.
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