It's time to preview the final group, Group H featuring the drinking captial of the world, Belgium!
BELGIUM
Manager: Marc Wilmots
Team Overview: One of the most-talked about nations in the world, Belgium are stacked with amazing young talents. The Red Devils suffered a big blow, however, when striker Romelu Lukaku went down with injury.
X-Factor: The Red Devils have nearly everyhing: defenders, goalscorers, a fantastic keeper. However, the one thing they lack is international experience. They haven't even been in the World Cup since 2002. Skipper Vincent Kompany will be the lone real leader for this team.
Where they'll finish: Despite losing Lukaku, and not really having any veterans, the Red Devils could get by on talent alone. And given the show Thibaut Courtois put on in the Champions League final, this is the year to be a fan of the Red Devils.
ALGERIA
Manager: Vahid Halilhodzic
Team Overview: With no real star players nor well-known player, things would look bad for the Desert Foxes. But this is a nation that is crazy about football, and Halilhodzic will be hoping to put on a show this year after he was fired by Cote D'Ivoire after the 2010 World Cup.
X-Factor: Lack of direction. This team seems to lack a star, or even just a mentality. They don't even play the same way from one match to the next. All the Desert Foxes possess is a belief in the quality of their football, and that, most of the time, is just not enough.
Where they'll finish: The Desert Foxes will have to hope their lack of an identity will mean they get overlooked in Brasil. Otherwise, just like the USA, they will be stuck in the group stage.
RUSSIA
Manager: Fabio Capello
Team Overview: As political issues abound, it's easy to overlook the Russian football team. However, the Sbornaja have a wealth of experience and a strict disciplinarian in Fabio Capello in charge. Capello has let it known that he only expects the best of his men, and anything else is a disappointment.
X-Factor: Stamina. Coming halfway across the world, with so many older legs, can Sbornaja keep up with some of their younger brethren, especially Belgium? If not, they are going to have to hope their age and experience will carry them through.
Where they'll finish: In Group H, there does seem to be a massive divide between Belgium and everybody else. Russia will have to try and secure second in this group, and hope that experience is better than youth this time around.
SOUTH KOREA
Manager: Hong Myungbo
Team Overview: Legend Myungbo will be in chare of the Taeguk Warriors, and South Korea will have to hope their most-capped player turns out to be an amazing manager. Myungbo was the skipper during the magical fourth pace run back in 2002.
X-Factor: On the flip side of Russia, there's South Korea, who completely lack experience. Youngsters Son Heung Min and skipper Koo Jacheol will lead a side that has little to no international experience. This is generally not a good thing, though the Taejuk Warriors will hope it works in their favor.
Where they'll finish: The competition between South Korea and Russia should be entertaining to watch. Youth versus age, pace versus brains and smarts. Russia will hold a slight advantage, but the Taejuk Warriors will be hoping to shift the tide quickly.
LIKELY TO ADVANCE: Belgium, Russia
BELGIUM
Manager: Marc Wilmots
Team Overview: One of the most-talked about nations in the world, Belgium are stacked with amazing young talents. The Red Devils suffered a big blow, however, when striker Romelu Lukaku went down with injury.
X-Factor: The Red Devils have nearly everyhing: defenders, goalscorers, a fantastic keeper. However, the one thing they lack is international experience. They haven't even been in the World Cup since 2002. Skipper Vincent Kompany will be the lone real leader for this team.
Where they'll finish: Despite losing Lukaku, and not really having any veterans, the Red Devils could get by on talent alone. And given the show Thibaut Courtois put on in the Champions League final, this is the year to be a fan of the Red Devils.
ALGERIA
Manager: Vahid Halilhodzic
Team Overview: With no real star players nor well-known player, things would look bad for the Desert Foxes. But this is a nation that is crazy about football, and Halilhodzic will be hoping to put on a show this year after he was fired by Cote D'Ivoire after the 2010 World Cup.
X-Factor: Lack of direction. This team seems to lack a star, or even just a mentality. They don't even play the same way from one match to the next. All the Desert Foxes possess is a belief in the quality of their football, and that, most of the time, is just not enough.
Where they'll finish: The Desert Foxes will have to hope their lack of an identity will mean they get overlooked in Brasil. Otherwise, just like the USA, they will be stuck in the group stage.
RUSSIA
Manager: Fabio Capello
Team Overview: As political issues abound, it's easy to overlook the Russian football team. However, the Sbornaja have a wealth of experience and a strict disciplinarian in Fabio Capello in charge. Capello has let it known that he only expects the best of his men, and anything else is a disappointment.
X-Factor: Stamina. Coming halfway across the world, with so many older legs, can Sbornaja keep up with some of their younger brethren, especially Belgium? If not, they are going to have to hope their age and experience will carry them through.
Where they'll finish: In Group H, there does seem to be a massive divide between Belgium and everybody else. Russia will have to try and secure second in this group, and hope that experience is better than youth this time around.
SOUTH KOREA
Manager: Hong Myungbo
Team Overview: Legend Myungbo will be in chare of the Taeguk Warriors, and South Korea will have to hope their most-capped player turns out to be an amazing manager. Myungbo was the skipper during the magical fourth pace run back in 2002.
X-Factor: On the flip side of Russia, there's South Korea, who completely lack experience. Youngsters Son Heung Min and skipper Koo Jacheol will lead a side that has little to no international experience. This is generally not a good thing, though the Taejuk Warriors will hope it works in their favor.
Where they'll finish: The competition between South Korea and Russia should be entertaining to watch. Youth versus age, pace versus brains and smarts. Russia will hold a slight advantage, but the Taejuk Warriors will be hoping to shift the tide quickly.
LIKELY TO ADVANCE: Belgium, Russia
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