2006 World Cup in Germany draw announced
The 2006 World Cup group stages draw has been announced in Leipzig tonight. The 32 teams are now set in their respective groups, below are the groups.
Group A
Germany
Costa Rica
Poland
Ecuador
Hmm, if there is always a group of death, this is the group of sleep. Can anyone pick a match in this group which will end more than 1-0?
Group B
England
Paraguay
Trinidad and Tobago
Sweden
England face defensively stubborn Paraguay in their first match and must play Sweden which they have not beaten since the ‘60’s. England and Sweden are clear favorites to take the group though.
Group C
Argentina
Ivory Coast
Serbia and Montenegro
Netherlands
This is the group of death in my view. Ivory Coast could surprise anyone. Serbia won their qualifying group handily and Argentina and Holland must play their final group match in a repeat of the 1978 final. All games worth watching.
Group D
Mexico
Iran
Angola
Portugal
Angola will face Portugal in the first game, their former colonial masters, in what should be a heated contest. This looks the easiest group in the entire 8 group draw. Portugal, Euro 2004 finalists, and Mexico should easily go thru.
Group E
Italy
Ghana
USA
Czech Republic
This is a tough group. Any team, on the day, could pull a surprise and show Italy, 3 time winners the door. That said, it should be Italy and the Czech Rep to go thru.
Group F
Brazil
Croatia
Australia
Japan
Japan coach Zico must face his home country. Otherwise not a lot to say about this group other than you know who will see the next round with ease.
Group G
France
Switzerland
South Korea
Togo
France face the ever difficult South Korean’s but otherwise have a relatively easy ride. Switzerland could pose problems but rarely show up on the big stage.
Group H
Spain
Ukraine
Tunisia
Saudi Arabia
Spain will face tough tests against Ukraine and African champs Tunisia. It’s a toss between those three but should be Spain and Ukraine.
Group A
Germany
Costa Rica
Poland
Ecuador
Hmm, if there is always a group of death, this is the group of sleep. Can anyone pick a match in this group which will end more than 1-0?
Group B
England
Paraguay
Trinidad and Tobago
Sweden
England face defensively stubborn Paraguay in their first match and must play Sweden which they have not beaten since the ‘60’s. England and Sweden are clear favorites to take the group though.
Group C
Argentina
Ivory Coast
Serbia and Montenegro
Netherlands
This is the group of death in my view. Ivory Coast could surprise anyone. Serbia won their qualifying group handily and Argentina and Holland must play their final group match in a repeat of the 1978 final. All games worth watching.
Group D
Mexico
Iran
Angola
Portugal
Angola will face Portugal in the first game, their former colonial masters, in what should be a heated contest. This looks the easiest group in the entire 8 group draw. Portugal, Euro 2004 finalists, and Mexico should easily go thru.
Group E
Italy
Ghana
USA
Czech Republic
This is a tough group. Any team, on the day, could pull a surprise and show Italy, 3 time winners the door. That said, it should be Italy and the Czech Rep to go thru.
Group F
Brazil
Croatia
Australia
Japan
Japan coach Zico must face his home country. Otherwise not a lot to say about this group other than you know who will see the next round with ease.
Group G
France
Switzerland
South Korea
Togo
France face the ever difficult South Korean’s but otherwise have a relatively easy ride. Switzerland could pose problems but rarely show up on the big stage.
Group H
Spain
Ukraine
Tunisia
Saudi Arabia
Spain will face tough tests against Ukraine and African champs Tunisia. It’s a toss between those three but should be Spain and Ukraine.
by Football Commentator at 12/09/2005 09:23:00 PM
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USA has alot to do, dont be suprised if they do!
Portugal and Italy have shown disappointing form lately. They will have to turn things around to convince me, especially Italy with their tough group.
You never mentioned who will be going through to the next round from Brazil's group...
So basically you're saying no African team will reach the second round? I think you underestimate them. My guess is that Ghana will come through and don't be surprised if Togo, Tunisia en Angola do as well.
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