Group A
Japan
Mexico
South Africa
France
Group B
Korea Republic
Honduras
New Zealand
Romania
I think group B could honestly go to anyone, this group is filled with teams I don't know much about in regards to us not really seeing much of these teams or players from them especially young players for me. I don't know why but Korea Republic are standing out in this group for me so I will have to put them down as potential winners of this group. I think that second and third could be between Honduras and New Zealand but new Zealand could surprise me and take away that second place spot but only just beat Honduras to it by the finest of margins. I think this group could just be too much for Romania and they will be sent home but honestly anything could happen and I can't wait to see what does.
Group C
Argentina
Spain
Egypt
Australia
Group C is going to be a really interesting one as it is made up of some very strong teams where we have seen in the past they can produce some great young talents. I think this could be one of the closest groups throughout the whole competition due to what we have seen in the past. I think Argentina could end up just beating everyone else to the top spot as I think they will have seen the countries Copa America success and be determined to try replicate it. I really wish I could say Australia would finish second but honestly I think that Spain will prove too strong and finish second as again they always seem to have a good selection of youngsters at their disposal. We have seen Australia improving year on year and their leagues have actually become great to watch but I think this group could just be too strong for them. I think this group could just prove a little too strong for Egypt too however, I think they are going to put up a fight to prove themselves.
Group D
Brazil
Germany
Cote d'Ivoire
Saudi Arabia
For group D I think we could see a tough battle for the top spot with Brazil and Germany being the top contenders. I think Brazil will just about win the race though and end up at the top of the table come the end of the group stage. We have seen Brazil being up and down over the years but I think these youngsters will be trying to make an impression especially after seeing their counterparts just miss out on the Copa America. Germany have some brilliant young talent though so we will see a big push from them for that top spot. I honestly can't make my mind up over who will be bottom in this group but honestly I think it could be a case of Cote d'Ivoire finishing third and Saudi Arabia coming in at the bottom of the table. I think just like with Egypt though Saudi Arabia are also going to put up a fight to prove themselves.
So here is how I think each group could look by the end of the group stages...
Group A
France
Japan
Mexico
South Africa
Group B
Korea Republic
New Zealand
Honduras
Romania
Group C
Argentina
Spain
Australia
Egypt
Group D
Brazil
Germany
Cote d'Ivoire
Saudi Arabia
I am actually really looking forward to seeing how the mens competition works out as there is certainly going to be a lot of talent on show with it not being all the big name players for a change, that is why I love the Olympic football we see that upcoming talent rather than those we already see every weekend.
How do you think the groups are going to finish? Who is progressing and who is going home.
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