Xray the Enforcer Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've paid almost no attention whatsoever to the run up to this World Cup (life has been...hectic and awful...for the last couple of years), and I really only looked at the group draws today. Some years, it's really obvious which group is the Group of Death, but this year it's not. Instead, we have pretty serious contenders in Groups C, D, and F. Group C: France, Denmark, Peru, Australia Group D: Argentina, Croatia, Nigeria, Iceland Group F: Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Sweden So, which group is going to be the hardest-fought? And who do you think will make it out of group play for each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Oop North Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 THERE IS BEING NO QUESTIONS THAT THE GROUP OF D IS THE GROUP OF DEATH - FOR ALL OUR FOES. THEIR LAMENTATIONS WILL BE JOYOUS. OUR ELEVEN WARRIORS - THEIR WOE. FOUR TEAMS SHALL ENTIRE AND ONLY ONE SHALL SURVIVE. HUH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I don't think Group C is too bad. Australia aren't that good anymore and Peru are the weakest South American side. Group F I don't think South Korea or Sweden are particularly good, not sure about Mexico. Group D could be awkward. Argentina and Croatia are the two most talented sides but they're both got a shit performance in them, Iceland are well organised so they could grind out an upset or two. Nigeria have a very nice kit. ETA: I think Group H could be good. There's no real stand out team and, although I'm not sure about Japan, I don't think any of them are terrible either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I don’t think there is a real group of death this year, although group A is very much the opposite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I think Group G can have some surprises, too, though probably not from Panama. Belgium should win the group, but they may also under-perform, and while England is good, they are England. Tunisia is the best African team right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Groupe de la mort? La mort n'est qu'une étape dans le voyage de la vie, peu avant l'étape où l'on est humilié par l'émerveillement de Pogba. Ceux d'entre vous qui ont la malchance de ne pas être Français devraient embrasser l'abîme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 @Pierre Le Harceleur, for an Englishman you make a really good French person. I'm not sure if I should give you a standing ovation, or disavow all knowledge of our friendship henceforth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philokles Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 The tournament is a few big teams light to have a proper group of death. H looks like it will be the closest fought and has three potential dark horses, but none are at the level of Spain, Chile and the Netherlands last time. B looks interesting. Portugal seem the most likely big side to go out in the groups, with Morocco having a solid defence, plenty of midfield options and the best tournament manager out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 New Fifa rankings: https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 19 minutes ago, Xray el Sicario said: New Fifa rankings: https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html I was all set to start talking about our general indifference to winning--one might even say a neutrality towards the competition--and then I looked at the rankings and NUMBER SIX! THAT'S WHAT'S UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacuna Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 ¿Diez? ¿Is bad joke, no? ¿And behind the fish-heads to the west? ¡Ridiculoso! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 9:10 AM, Signur X said: I was all set to start talking about our general indifference to winning--one might even say a neutrality towards the competition--and then I looked at the rankings and NUMBER SIX! THAT'S WHAT'S UP! Switzerland has been overrated in the ranking for years now, it seems. Poland however... well. Poland is MUCH to low at #8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 4:11 PM, I am Zlatan said: The tournament is a few big teams light to have a proper group of death. H looks like it will be the closest fought and has three potential dark horses, but none are at the level of Spain, Chile and the Netherlands last time. B looks interesting. Portugal seem the most likely big side to go out in the groups, with Morocco having a solid defence, plenty of midfield options and the best tournament manager out there. AT LAST SOMEONE RECOGNIZES THE TRUTH WE ADMIRE ZLATAN AND WILL CARE FOR HIS CHILDREN AFTER HIS UNTIMELY DEATH AT PARTY MOROCCANS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukle Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 What's the opposite of group of death? Whatever it's called, I think Group A is that. It could be the first group in history to have none progress beyond the group stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 3:30 PM, Eusebio da Silva ljkeane said: I don't think Group C is too bad. Australia aren't that good anymore and Peru are the weakest South American side. How dare you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 43 minutes ago, lessthanluke said: How dare you. All the teams without CR7 are just there to experience the local Russian culture anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankytoes Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I'd actually say Group B is the trickiest. Spain go without saying, Portugal are the champions of Europe, and then you've got Iran who are the strongest team in Asia, and Morocco who have a good shout at being the best team in Africa, qualifying well ahead of the Ivory Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime L Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 In progressive modern Russia, no group will be put to death. Putin benevolent as he is wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukle Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Jaimstoyevesky said: In progressive modern Russia, no group will be put to death. Putin benevolent as he is wise. In Putin's Russia, group deaths YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I'd go with Group I Group I Netherlands Italy USA Ghana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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