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2018 World Cup – Group H Preview
We conclude our group-by-group preview of the World Cup with Group H. No clear favorite, although it does seem Colombia hold a slight edge over Poland, Senegal and Japan.
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2018 World Cup – Group G Preview
Our preview trip takes us to Group G which includes massive favorites Belgium and England alongside two of the more surprising names in the 2018 World Cup: Tunisia and debutantes Panama. Belgium After back-to-back quarterfinals in 2014 & 2016, Belgium are heading into the 2018 World Cup knowing that the moment of truth for their […]
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2018 World Cup – Group F Preview
Our 2018 World Cup preview of Group F includes the defending World Champions Germany, perennial last of 16 losers Mexico, Zlatan-less Sweden and the consistent yet recently unremarkable South Korea. Germany Four years after their triumph over Argentina, Germany are heading into yet another tournament without one ‘above the rest’ star, but with the tried […]
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2018 World Cup – Group E Preview
Next on our list of World Cup previews is group E, with Brazil favored to finish ahead of their balanced and tough rivals for the qualifying spots: Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia. Brazil Unlike 2014, when Brazil was one of those favored to win the tournament because of history and their standing as hosts, the […]
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2018 World Cup – Group D Preview
The closest thing this World Cup has to a group of death, Group D features perennial favorites Argentina with a host of problems besides and related to Lionel Messi, trying to overcome the challenge from talented Croatia, spiritful Iceland and youthful Nigeria.
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2018 World Cup – Group C Preview
Our World Cup preview series takes us to Group C, which includes the super talented France and their high hopes; the exciting and sympathetic Denmark led by Christian Eriksen; Peru making a much awaited comeback to the tournament with few expectations; and Australia, mainstays in the tournament, but rarely for more than 3 matches.
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2018 World Cup – Group B Preview
We continue our group-by-group World Cup preview by arriving at Group B. Some call it the Group of Death. Others see it as an opportunity for both Spain and European champions Portugal to claim some early confidence points against underdogs Iran and Morocco.
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2018 World Cup – Group A Preview
We begin our World Cup preview series with Group A, consisting of the hosts Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and favorites Uruguay, thanks to big-tournament experience and talented striking duo.