New Zealand 1-0 Norway

This was always going to be a good game to see how New Zealand would do on home soil and how Norway would bounce back on the big stage after a disappointing Euros campaign last summer. Granted the game didn't get off to the best start with a bit of a scrappy first half but both sides really started to grow into the game, maybe the pressure was on both teams shoulders but they soon settled down and started to play some good football. The first half didn't really have anything to write home about however, as soon as the game restarted for the second half it is safe to say the teams were out fighting to try get those first points of the tournament. It didn't take long for New Zealand to score the opening goal with a brilliant strike from one of our ones to watch Hannah Wilkinson. It just had to be Wilkinson to open the scoring and no doubt we will see her name on the score sheet a few more times this tournament. 

VAR has been brought into the World Cup this time around and we saw it in action for the first time in the second half of the game when it was needed to determine if New Zealand should be awarded a penalty, in the end nothing was given however, not long after we did see VAR back in use and this time New Zealand got a penalty after a handball inside the area, the addition of VAR could prove to be useful but let's just hope we don't see lots of added time on games due to it's use. Unfortunately for New Zealand though the penalty they were awarded didn't find its way to the back of the net, instead Percival's shot ended up rattling the cross bar before finding its way out of play keeping the score line at 1-0. Both teams definitely kept pushing to change this score line and both teams had there chances to do so with the best chance falling to Norway however, a brilliant strike ended up hitting the cross bar before being cleared out of danger. Norway never sat back and admitted defeat though even when a player was down with cramp they literally picked her up and carried her to the physio on the touchline for treatment rather than slow down the game, they believed they could try get a goal back but unfortunately ran out of time.

Norway were definitely pushing but to be honest it felt like it did back in the summer of 2022 at the Euros, they just don't seem to be the brilliant Norway we were all so used to seeing, key players can't get into the game and they just can't seem to find the back of the net. New Zealand on the other hand really impressed especially in the second half when they settled into the game and found their rhythm. It is going to be interesting to watch them in this group as they really do have the potential to provide us viewers with some fantastic football to watch. 

The result is not only a victory for New Zealand on home soil in the World Cup opening game but it also a bit of a historic moment as it is the nations first World Cup win, showing just how far they have progressed since their last World Cup.

Australia 1 - 0 Republic of Ireland

The second game of the day saw joint hosts Australia take on the Republic of Ireland. This World Cup is the Republic of Ireland's debut in the competition and I think with the strength of the group a lot of people had already written them off however, we found out today they can hold their own and we could see a few surprises from them. A lot of people had them written off before a single ball was kicked, people were expecting a huge scoreline but Ireland held their own and kept Australia to a 1-0 score line, one that they had to fight for. The goal came from a second half penalty after Raso was brought to ground, captain Catley stepped up and riffled the ball into the top corner leaving Brosnan no chance of reaching it. The fact the only goal came from a penalty for Australia just goes to show how strong Ireland were with there defence, they had their own chances too but just couldn't quite hit the target. 

Both teams played really well throughout the full game which turned into a very physical game which I think everyone was expecting before kick off with those players you expect to throw in a challenge doing exactly that but credit to the referee she kept it flowing when she could although a lot of fouls were eventually called with just the one yellow card given all game. Let's hope a lot of referees throughout the competition have this mindset and we don't see cards handed out for the sake of it and games aren't constantly stop start. Ireland looked good on the attack but just need to work on the play in the final third where as Australia looked like a really strong side overall once they settled into the game and started moving the ball around a bit more freely. 

The game was a bit of the Sam Kerr show with the English commentary having to reference her injury far too many times but the 1-0 victory even with her on the sidelines just goes to show that Australia have grown in recent years and it is no longer just the Kerr show, other players are going to step up when needed and those players are more than capable of getting a result without Kerr on the pitch.

With both hosts recording 3 points in their opening fixtures and competition being quite tight with their opposition I think it is safe to say day one was some great viewing which has left us looking forward to just what is in store for us this summer. 

That might be day one over and done with but day two should be another great day of football with three more games to be played between some great teams.

Here we go, we are back again with some more players to watch throughout the World Cup. Last time we took a look at groups A & B so we are moving onto groups C & D which once again hosts a lot of talent with some players getting the chance to really stand out for their nation and play a key part in any progression. There are a nice mix of teams in these groups which host players that fans may be well aware of and also players that have a chance to really make a name for themselves. So here are those players to keep watch in groups C & D...

Group C

Shen Mengyu - China

Mengyu is another young player has the potential to have a big impact for her country this summer. At 21 Mengyu is still developing as a player but is already making a name for herself. Playing her club football in Scotland for Scottish giants Celtic she has a taste for goals and has helped Celtic win multiple trophies since joining the club.  Another midfielder who can score goals as well as create them with a strong versatility of playing positions, she usually operates centrally but can also sit deep or head out wide if required which again will help with China's progression and if they pick up any points from the group. 

Both groups C & D are going to be very interesting to watch with the teams in the groups but these are the 8 players we will be keeping a close eye on as we think they could really make a difference to their nations progression throughout the competition. There are certainly a lot of youngsters in these groups and it is going to be interesting to see how they do on the big stage. 

Don't forget if you haven't read group A & B yet you can do so here, and check back soon for the rest of the tournaments groups.

We have done a week of group predictions now it is time to take a look at those players we think are going to make a big difference for their team in the World Cup this time around. Just like with the group predictions these ones to watch posts will be broken up into two groups at a time with each a focus on one player from each nation then on Wednesday, the day before the tournament kicks off we will be doing one final post with our top 5 players we will be keeping a very close on who we felt needed a post just for them. As we said last week this tournament should be one of the best yet with the progression of the game. The bar really has been raised when it comes to the quality we witness and that has also helped a whole host of names be brought to our attention, you don't just see those same players week in week out, a whole host of new players have had their chance to shine and perfect their game and in some cases get themselves well on their way to becoming a household name. 

With the growth of the game this might be some peoples first time properly watching some of the nations play and if you only follow your domestic leagues there may be player slipping under your radar who have the potential to make a big difference for their nations progression through the World Cup this time around. So here are the ones to watch for groups A & B...

Group A 

Hannah Wilkinson - New Zealand

The joint hosts of the World Cup have often struggled when it comes to finding the back of the net but one player who always seems to come through and provide the goods is forward Hannah Wilkinson. If the hosts want to progress out of the groups it could be Wilkinson's goals that help them through. New Zealand are in a pretty difficult group with the likes of Denmark and Switzerland so Wilkinson is going to be at her very best and hopefully those around her can get on the score sheet too so that Wilkinson isn't left under too much pressure. If the Melbourne City forward is on top form though we could see New Zealand really push for the round of 16 spot.

Sarina Bolden - Philippines

A lot of pressure is falling on Bolden's shoulders after her decisive penalty led the Philippines to the World Cup but Bolden has the chance to really stand out and make a name for herself all around the World this summer. The forward plays her club football in Australia for the Western Sydney Wanderers and is known for her great work rate off the ball but also for having a great ability with the ball at her feet, she is no stranger to finding the back of the net. The physical strength aspect of her game is also going to be benficial in this tough group and some brilliant performances from Bolden could see the Philippines record some points in what is bound to be a tough group. We are looking forward to seeing Bolden play in the group stages as in the few Western Sydney Wanderers games we watch she certainly left a lasting impression on us as a player with a lot of potential.

Frida Maanum - Norway

WSL fans will know just what Maanum can bring to the Norwaay squad thanks to a fantastic season with Arsenal. With an injury hit squad Arsenal needed all the help they could get to get the most out of their 22/23 season and Maanum really stepped up and helped them get the best out of what could have possibly been a disaster of a season thanks to those injuries to key players. Maanum has an absolutely fantastic work rate both on and off the ball which will really help with any progression for Norway. Not only that but just keep an eye on Maanum if the ball falls at her feet outside the area as we saw plenty of times of times for Arsenal she has an absolute rocket of a shot and is capable of scoring from almost anywhere. There are plenty of players to watch for Norway but just keep a close eye on Maanum as she is capable of creating moments of magic.

Lia Walti - Switzerland

Switzerland are another team with plenty of talent within the squad but as for a specific player to keep an eye on we can't see past yet another Arsenal player and this time it is Lia Walti. In terms of player progression we have seen Walti go from strength to strength through her time with Arsenal and we could see the benefits when watching her on the international stage too. Walti suffered an injury towards the end of Arsenal's season which put a bit of doubt into if she would be 100% for the World Cup but she looks to have made a brilliant recovering and we are sure to see some brilliant performances on the pitch from Walti. With great movement on and off the ball Walti will be a key player for the Swiss this time around. 

Group B

Mary Fowler - Australia

Manchester City's Mary Fowler is hoping to show the World just what she is capable of as she heads back to home soil to represent host nation Australia. At just 20 years old Fowler is already showing her potential to become a household name and this tournament is a chance to shine. Most people will be focusing on big names like Sam Kerr but pay attention to Fowler, she might not have the experience of Kerr but her ability to read the game is brilliant and she can find space which other players might not have noticed being free. Her ability to read the game helps her all over the pitch and throughout this tournament we could see her name popping up on the score sheet plenty of times and even on the assist side of things. Fowler really is an up & coming player with the potential to grow into one of the greatest players so don't just focus on those big names you already know make sure you are also paying attention to Fowler and those younger names.

Amber Barrett - Republic of Ireland

If it wasn't for Barrett Ireland wouldn't be entering their first World Cup. Barrett is a player that many people might not know about due to her spending most of her career overseas. It is Barrett who scored the goal in the play off game to send Ireland to this tournament and she has the ability to show up at those moments when her team needs her the most. Ireland are in a really tough group but if Barrett comes into the tournament like she played that play off vs Scotland she could really be a key player in Ireland trying to get anything out of the group.

Asisat Oshoala _ Nigeria

Oshoala is an absolute joy to watch for both club and country. In recent years we have really seen her progress as a player and in turn we have seen her nominated for plenty of awards that reflect her performances perfectly. This will be a difficult group for Nigeria but keep an eye on Oshoala as she could be a big difference for if her team picks up a point or not throughout the groups. Her pace is definitely going to help Nigeria out on their attacks too and it is going to prove a big threat for the opposition. We are really looking forward to seeing how well Oshoala does up against tough competition.

Jessie Fleming - Canada

Canada has been a team that has been a joy to watch since they hosted the World Cup back in 2015. The nation have gone from strength to strength within the game and play some great football. We have seen them develop with a nice mix of veterans and youngsters over the year too so as players have retired the younger players have already had that experience to step into their new role with little adaptation. One player who has done this and done it really well is Chelsea's Jessie Fleming. Jessie has shown her worth in the WSL but she really gets the chance to shine whilst playing for Canada. She has been a key part to the teams success in recent years and if she performs as well this tournament we can easily see her being one of the standout players for Canada and be the one to make a difference on how the team progresses overall.

So there you go those are the players who we believe will be the ones to watch in groups A & B however, as we said earlier the talent in these groups is absolutely fantastic and we could be in for a real treat watching these groups where we could very easily see plenty of goals scored. This is only the first two groups, there are six more groups with even more fantastic players in them so be sure to check back to see who are ones to watch in those groups are.

 Here we go, we have so far done posts predicting groups A & B, C & D, E & F and now we are at the final two groups. It has been a fun week predicting the groups and today's post is no different as once again it was quite hard to narrow down who we thought was going to progress to the round of 16 especially when it came to having a guess at who would be finishing in second place in these two groups. In previous tournaments this might have been a bit easier but as we have said all week the progression of the women's games around the world has really made the competition much tighter and these groups really could go either way. There are some teams in these groups that could really cause an upset due to their standard of football increasing in recent years but only time will tell if that progression has been enough for this tournament or if it will be too much too soon for them. So here is how we think the final two groups will look by the end of the group stages...

Group G

Sweden

Italy 

Argentina

South Africa

When it has come to predicting these groups we have honestly had the biggest challenge when it has come to narrowing down how we thing the group will look at the end of the group stage as a lot of these teams have really progressed in the past few years and there could potentially be a bit of an upset caused in this group. Sweden didn't have the best of performances at last years Euro's but still managed to get to the semi-finals, they definitely didn't look like the Sweden we were used to seeing though so it is going to be interesting to see how they get on at the world cup. Group G definitely has the potential to be a strongly contested group however, we just can't help but think that Sweden's experience is going to help them top the group and progress to the round of 16, they definitely need to put in better performances than they had in the Euro's though as those in their group have the potential to get a result out of them. When deciding the team from this group to go through second we found it hard to decide, all 3 of the remaining teams in the group have developed in recent years but we think Italy will just scrape through and into the round of 16. Italy are a team that are full of surprises and can play some good football, it will be tough for them but we can see them just sneaking in to the knockout stages even if it is simply on goal difference. It was also quite difficult to work out who to add as third place in this group however, for us we think it might be Argentina who end up just missing out on progression out of the group stages. As we say we believe it could be a case of goal difference being the decider in this group for the second place unless one of the teams in this group other than Sweden put in an absolutely fantastic performance each and every game. It was tough to decide between Argentina and South Africa as both teams bring something different to the group but we took the difficult decision of having South Africa at the bottom of this group. We really hope they prove us wrong though as they have progressed so well in recent years and as we said in this group anything could happen.

Group H

Germany 

Colombia

Morocco

South Korea

The final group of the tournament and again it is a group that could provide us with some surprises. Just like most people are no doubt predicting we can't help but think that Germany are going to be progressing to the knockout stages as group winners. The Euro's runners up seem to be going from strength to strength and have some promising talent coming through the ranks which we think are going to secure them that 1st place in the group. Again though as for who will be joining them in the group stages it is difficult to try predict as the remaining 3 teams all have great potential to really challenge for the final knockout round place. We aren't sure why but we just keep going back to Colombia coming in second place in this group. The teams in this group have all grown and we can see the games between the 3 remaining teams being closely contested however, we believe Colombia might just coming out of the games with the better results and just about scrape into the round of 16. We could very easily see this group coming down to just a single point for who goes through and who goes home but we can see it being Colombia who out muscles the competition in this group. As for the third and fourth spots in this group we are going to switch it up a bit and go for a bit of a wild card result and throw in Morocco coming in third place and South Korea finishing bottom of the group. Morocco have really grown over recent years and we are putting them down to cause an upset and make sure they don't end up bottom of the group and have South Korea finishing in that spot instead. The group definitely has the potential to be a competitive ones and provide us fans with plenty of entertaining football where anything could happen.

We are really looking forward to seeing how these two groups play out as just like the other groups they have the potential to provide us with plenty of action. With this World Cup being the first with 32 teams in the competition the group stages are going to be more intense as there will be no third place teams heading into the round of 16, so teams will be giving it their all to progress through the competition and get themselves a better game in the round of 16. This World Cup really is going to be bigger and better than ever and we are looking forward to checking back on these prediction posts once the group stage is over to see if we guessed correctly or if we were way off the mark with our predictions. 

Don't forget if you have missed any of this week's prediction posts you can click on the following to be taken to the predictions for those specific groups: A & B, C & D, E &F.

Check back tomorrow for yet another World Cup focused post. 

If you have been reading the website the past few days you will know that this week is all about our predictions for the group stage of the upcoming world cup, we have been focusing on two groups a day with groups A & B posted on Monday whilst yesterday saw us take a look at groups C & D. Today though is all about groups E & F which once again thanks to the progression of the women's game is bound to be two exciting groups that were hard to put in order once again. The groups really are getting tighter with the talent growing so you never do know which way they are going to go and anything can happen really. Group E is looking especially exciting with the reigning champions in the same group as 2019's runner up. Then you have group F where France are entering the competition with new management after issues off the pitch whilst facing some tough competition thanks to growth of the women's game in the other nations in the group. So let's get into it and see how we think groups E & F are going to look by the end of the group stage...

Group E

United States

Netherlands

Portugal

Vietnam 

Group E is an exciting group for a fair few reasons but the main two are going to be the replay of the 2019 final whilst still in the group stages and then the fact that Portugal have developed absolutely brilliantly in recent years and are starting to show us football fans exactly what they are capable. Due to the quality of the competition you can't help but feel that poor Vietnam are going to struggle and come bottom of the group. Although Portugal has seriously progressed in recent years again with both 2019's winner and runner up in their group you can't help but think that 3rd place in the group is the best they are going to get but again you never know and we might see some big shocks in the group, only time will tell. When it came to narrowing down who would win the group we just couldn't look passed the Euro's campaign we saw from the Netherlands, yes we know things have changed management wise but those Euro's were only last year and the Netherlands did well but were nowhere near the standard we got so used to. With new management in place for less than a year we just can't help but think it might be too soon for the team to win the group but they definitely have the potential to come second. We know the USA haven't been at their best recently but we still think they could end up topping their group to progress to the round of 16. This is going to be a totally different side to 2019 though with a new manager, big names missing and 14 world cup debuts being handed out. Will this be too much or will those few experienced players really come together and get the youngsters shining? It is going to be interesting to see how their campaign plays out and a group topping performance might help them progress easier in the next round of the competition but we all know how much tougher that round of 16 is going to be this time around.

Group F

France

Brazil 

Jamaica

Panama

France have had a managerial change recently thanks to unrest prior and post Euro's so has that change come soon enough to get the team settled into their new managers style? We can only hope so or we are going to see a big upset with some big names exiting the competition early on. In all honesty though we can't see France having that bad of a competition, in fact we honestly believe that we might see them top their group. There will be some tough competition in group F but France's experience and eagerness could just see them go through as group winners. As for second place in group F it was a really difficult choice as this could very easily have gone to Jamaica but we can't help but think Brazil might just creep into second place and the round of 16 even if it is on goal difference which is just how close we think this group could be. Like we say Jamaica could very easily have been our pick for second place however, we just think they might end up falling a little bit short and again this could easily be missing out on goal difference or even by a single point, Jamaica are definitely a team that could cause an upset though so keep an eye out for them at this tournament. There has to be someone who ends up bottom of the group and we just can't see anyone other than Panama being bottom of group F. The rest of the teams in the group just seem like they will be too strong for Panama but who knows they might prove us wrong. 

That is our predictions for group E & F, just like the four groups previous to today's post these two groups have the potential to provide us fans with some fantastic football, we are definitely looking to that rematch of the 2019 final especially with how much both teams have changed since then. 

Don't forget to catch up on the predictions for group's A & B here or for groups C & D here and check back tomorrow for our final groups prediction post.

Following on from yesterday where we made our predictions for groups A & B today's post is going to be our predictions for groups C & D. Now you will have seen in yesterday's post we struggled to predict the first two groups as they both held some tough competition and honestly groups C & D were also a little difficult as again some of the teams in these groups have either had issues or they have developed brilliantly in recent years and could surprise a lot of people especially if certain teams performances in the send off games are anything to go buy. As we said yesterday the standard of football is getting better & better lately and teams from all around the world are progressing however, some are struggling with issues off the field so who knows exactly what is going to happen this world cup, I don't think we will be seeing a clear cut favourite this time around. Anyway enough about the competition as a whole, groups C & D are going to have some very interesting match ups in them and some teams are definitely standing out to us more than others so here are our predictions for groups C & D...

Group C

Spain 

Japan 

Zambia

Costa Rica

Group C is a group where we believe there could be some upsets waiting to happen especially after a certain team in this groups recent send off game result against Germany of all team. At the top of the group we can't help but think that we are going to see Spain take the top spot. They are still having those issues off the field but we have seen some players step back into the team since the Euros where they did well even with key players missing. This could end up being a very close group but with the quality Spain have in their squad we just can't help but think they are going to progress to the round of 16 as group winners. The second spot in this group was definitely hard to narrow down as the standard of the remaining three teams has certainly started to improve but we can't help but think that Japan could just sneak into that second place spot. Once quite a powerhouse in the women's game Japan haven't really been up to scratch in recent years but they are starting to find their feet again and that is why we believe we could see them progressing to the round of 16. It was quite a hard choice putting Japan second though as Zambia are really showing teams just what they are made of recently especially with that brilliant 3-2 victory over Germany recently, they really do have a strong shot in this group but we just think that Spain and Japan might end up being a bit too strong for them and have them finish in 3rd place. Finally with how strong this group is unfortunately we can see Costa Rica coming bottom of this group, the other teams around them just seem to be doing so well lately we can't see them pulling off to many big results to escape the group stages.

Group D

England

Denmark

China 

Haiti

Now we think it is safe to say that we will be watching every game in group D seen as England are in this group and to be honest we think this was the easiest group for us to pick as there is just no looking past England for us. The European champions might have their issues with injuries but even with those players missing they have managed to bring in some strong replacements to hopefully keep momentum going and help them do well in the world cup. Out of the four teams in this group we just can't see past England going through to the round of 16 as group winners. As for who will be progressing with them we think that Denmark will be the team finishing in second place. They have a strong squad and aren't to be taken lightly, they could definitely push England for that top spot if the gel together quickly but we guess only time will tell and we can't see past them falling just short to England. China could definitely surprise us all in this group but with the strength of both England & Denmark we think it would take some big results to progress but never say never right? Anything could happen. Finally in group D unfortunately we just can't see past Haiti finishing at the bottom of the group. They are definitely up against tough opposition and who knows they might grab a couple of points throughout the groups but honestly we can see them struggling.

So there you go those are our predictions for groups C & D at the world cup, as we said earlier we are really looking forward to watching group D to see how England get on and fingers crossed we see them lifting another trophy by the end of the tournament but they will need a strong group campaign to kick start that journey. Group C is definitely going to be interesting to keep watch play out too, don't write Zambia off before the tournament they could easily pull a surprise result out of the bag to mix up those group standings. 

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see how we think groups E & F will look by the end of the group stage and don't forget to catch up on group A & B's predictions if you haven't already read that post.

With the World Cup very quickly approaching this week is going to be filled with a blog post every day which will be our predictions of how we believe each group will finish before we head into the round of 16. There will be two groups per day and we will break down why we think the groups will end this way then once the group stage is over we will be sure to do a post seeing if our predictions were way off or if we actually correct with a few teams placements. 

This world cup has the potential has too be one of the best and most competitive yet and when you look at some of the groups it is actually quite hard to try predict where each team will finish as there aren't really any clear cut leaders these days, each team is capable of pulling off a surprise if they play to the best of their abilities. With both group A & B housing a host nation we are bound to see a brilliant atmosphere at these games which could be crucial for those teams progressing further into the competition or it could give them a little bit of stage fright if it is something they aren't quite used to such an atmosphere behind them. So here is how we think group A & B are going to look by the end of the group stage...

Group A 

Norway 

New Zealand

Switzerland

Philippines

Hosts New Zealand have been drawn into a pretty interesting group which if they play as well as they are capable of could actually pull of some surprise results and progress further through the competition. This group could honestly go to anyone as however, we believe the Philippines might struggle in this one and finish at the bottom of the group but you never know they might surprise everyone. Norway didn't have the best Euro's campaign last summer so they will be out to prove to everyone they can bounce back and we just can't help but think they will end up topping the group. As for the group runners up it was a tough pick however, we think that being on home soil might just add extra motivation to their campaign and we think that might just give them the push to finish the group in second place. It was a hard shout decided those as top two those as Switzerland are a team who could really challenge them and pull off some great results, there is a good chance they could end up progressing but we just can't see past Norway and New Zealand heading to the round of 16.

Group B

Canada

Australia

Republic of Ireland

Nigeria

Group B is one of the group we are most looking forward to watching if we are honest as it has a lot of potential to provide some nail biting games for us fans. There only seems to be Australia in this group who have no media noise around them due to other issues, poor Ireland's first time at the world cup is being overshadowed by old allegations against their manager and Nigeria are having their own management issues, where as Canada is still having issues with its football federation and they also have some big names missing due to injury. This group could be one of the closest we see but we can't help but think that Canada's experience is going to help them win their group and show the federation just what they are capable of, Canada are a team that have progressed really well in recent years and we think this might be their year to really show the world what they are capable of. As for joint hosts Australia, they could really push for that top spot in the group as we have seen a massive improvement in recent years and they will have a point to prove being on home soil however, we just can't see them having enough to get past Canada to reach that top spot, never say never though anything could happen in these group stages. With this being the Republic of Ireland's first world cup we don't really know what to expect from them on the big stage and to be honest they haven't been drawn in the best group in terms of strength of opposition but then again there could have been tougher groups to be in, if the team settles into the atmosphere there is a chance they can finish 3rd as we predict but only time will tell. Nigeria are having issues and at the time of writing this post there is a chance that they might not even have their manager for the first game, with all the disruptions they are having off the field we just can't help but believe that this is going to mean they struggle on the pitch too, we have seen in the past just how much potential this squad has but with everything going on we just can't help but feel they are going to struggle in the group stages and end up bottom of the group.

So there you go those are our predictions for group A & B at this summers world cup, are these going to represent the groups at the end of the stage or are we going to see some totally different tables? It is going to be interesting to see how these two groups play out and we are really looking forward to sitting and watching as many of the games from these teams as possible as anything can happen.

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see how we think groups C & D are going to look at the end of the group stage...