As I'm filling out my bracket, there are a number of tough decisions to be made. Some, however, are tougher than others. Which group is the most difficult to predict 1st place/2nd place? This is also, I suppose, an estimation of which group has the most parity. Some possible candidates:
Group A: France, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay
France have a stunning team on paper but can't seem to make anything click. Mexico have some young stars and expect to make a good run of it this year. South Africa have the home advantage and expectations are surely high. Uruguay haven't advanced to the knockout round since 1990 but they have a good side now with Europa league winner Forlan in front.
Group D: Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana
With Essien missing, Ghana may struggle to gain points, but this seems like a close race for 2nd.
Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece
Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
Group C has the smallest range of FIFA rankings (England (8) and Algeria (30)) but it has two strong favorites as well.
Any thoughts?
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Group A: France, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay
France have a stunning team on paper but can't seem to make anything click. Mexico have some young stars and expect to make a good run of it this year. South Africa have the home advantage and expectations are surely high. Uruguay haven't advanced to the knockout round since 1990 but they have a good side now with Europa league winner Forlan in front.
Group D: Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana
With Essien missing, Ghana may struggle to gain points, but this seems like a close race for 2nd.
Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece
Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
Group C has the smallest range of FIFA rankings (England (8) and Algeria (30)) but it has two strong favorites as well.
Any thoughts?
