First they get the easiest group. Then if you check the schedule for the rest of the world cup you will see that if they make it, they wont have to face Germany or Argentina until the end. Brazil is always gets help by Fifa. Havelange was there long enough to influence things.
2006-06-22 12:48:10 · 8 answers · asked by El Capo 3 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
Truth hurts.
2006-06-22 13:25:41 · update #1
I think Brazil is favored by Fifa as always. I dont' want to waste my time talking about this awful team, they are garbage for me
2006-06-22 12:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I really don't think they got the easiest group at all, and if you look at the way these groups are decided it would be very hard to justify those comments.
As skewed as the FIFA rankings are, Japan is in the top 20, Croatia, just outside. Australia, a far better team than their ranking suggests (as their results prove) round out the group.
Like most other sports, the top 8 seeds (inc the host nation) are each spread over the 8 groups so they can never meet too early on...does this favour the stronger teams ? Yes. But I think the better ranking should get you some priveleges.
Brazil might be favourites, but they still have a long, hard road to lifting the cup.
2006-06-22 20:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Spain got the easiest group. Tunisia, Ukraine, and the Saudis are a weaker three compared to the Socceroos, Japan, and Croatia. Heck, someone is Spain's group will get their first trip to the Round of 16. Anyways, the pot draws for the groups was done on live television back in December.
True, they don't get Germany until the Finals. However, they could face Spain in the Quarters, and England in the Semis. They aren't exactly walk-overs.
2006-06-22 20:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by Exile Huscoon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the lottery to choose teams in every group was done in the open, viewed world wide. Schedules, yes. They seem to have more time between matches to regroup and reorganise. The officials seem to be more lenient to the top teams, just watch the Brazil vs Australia match. Just because a team is not as powerful as Brazil doesn't mean they shouldn't enjoy the same treatment and respect due to them. They do that in alot of sports. No equality.
2006-06-22 19:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Bru 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't. This was one of the toughest groups for each nation playing in it, including Brazil.
2006-06-22 20:25:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude its a lottery... what you are saying is that brazil is a predestined winner.. now we all know that is not true.. again its a lottery, and the group wasnt that easy. none of the groups are easy, so now return to your pipe and smoke that **** until you.......
2006-06-22 20:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you on!! It is by far NOT the easiest group!!
stop smoking crack
2006-06-22 19:52:32 · answer #7 · answered by Gunjarr Hackune 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
noooo!! brazil has SKILL unlike the otherr teams ur all just jealous that brazil will win and u guys no it! they have kaka,ronaldo,adriano,ronaldinho etc.!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-22 19:53:04 · answer #8 · answered by [faRh33n]=D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋