Group F: Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria
By far the best team in this group is Argentina. Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel di Maria and Ezequiel Lavezzi (the so-called Big Five) are five of the best forwards in the world. Carlos Tevez is another great striker, but he has a bad relationship with coach Alejandro Sabella, so he is hasn't played for Argentina since 2011. Javier Mascherano, Ezequiel Garay and Martin Demichelis are other experienced defenders/midfielders. "La Albiceleste" will not have any trouble finishing first in this group.
Bosnia and Herzegovina debuts in this World Cup. Since their split-up from Yugoslavia in 1992, "The Dragons" have never been present at a World Cup, so this is tournament for them. Midfielder Miralem Pjanic and forward Edin Dzeko are the stars, but midfielder Zvjezdan Misimevic, defender Emir Spahic and striker Vedad Ibisevic are experienced and very important players. In this weak group, Bosnia and Herzegovina might surprise themselfves and reach the round of sixteen.
Despite the non-football culture, it's the fourth time for Iran to be present at a World Cup. "Sahzadegane Parsi" never reached further than the group stage, and it's not likely that they will this year. Most of the players play in the highest division in Iran and only Daniel Davari and Ashkan Dejagah play in European top competitions. At least Irans participation will give football some attention over there.
Nigeria has always had international stars, but they never reached further than the round of sixteen. The average level of the players is often too low. John Obi Mikel is a very skillful an for his age experienced midfielder, but Nigeria lacks other stars. Midfielder Ogenyi Onaze an former VVV-Venlo forward Ahmed Musa are very talented players, but unable to lead "The Super Eagles" at a World Cup. Nigeria will have to compete with Bosnia and Herzegovina for the round of sixteen.
My expectation:
1. Argentina
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Nigeria
4. Iran
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