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Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 9:02 am

Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?
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Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 9:09 am

Looking at some of the groups, it's mind-blowing we aren't there and Haiti are.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of the really less-fancied teams turn up and surprise one or two though as there are not many outstanding sides...

Brazil are bang average and didn't have it their own way in qualifying.

The likes of the Dutch rarely seem to fulfil their potential and the Belgium side are now past their golden generation.

Will be interesting that's for sure and at least it's something to keep us all occupied before pre-season.

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 9:30 am

Yes looks a breeze for the Swiss while we are on the world Cup

imagine if Iran played the U.S.A and fans shouting "shoot" people would be ducking everywhere.

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:37 am

Not a huge amount of quality in that group but it could turn out to be one of the better contested groups.
Not much difference between the Swiss, Bosnians and Canadians (at home). No idea on Qatar but it should be an interesting group unlike some of the other groups with "byes" for the top teams.

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 12:21 pm

Personally I would rather watch Canada v Bosnia than something like Spain v Cape Verde.

At least it'll be more competitive.

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 12:51 pm

I think Mexico are a good dark horse bet. Weather and altitude may be pivitol.

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 12:57 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:Personally I would rather watch Canada v Bosnia than something like Spain v Cape Verde.

At least it'll be more competitive.


Me too

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:54 pm

Canada and the Swiss to fight out the top 2 for me .

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Fri Jun 05, 2026 9:49 am

No game in that group worth watching.. I'll wait for knockout to start

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Fri Jun 05, 2026 1:47 pm

Do we think Wales would have got out of it? I think probably yes

Re: Strong contender for worst World Cup group of all time?

Fri Jun 05, 2026 2:17 pm

luxy1970 wrote:Do we think Wales would have got out of it? I think probably yes


While we should "on paper" given our current efforts to actually win games it would have to be with draws so I don't think we would.