00:00Previewing every single World Cup group ahead of the tournament this summer,
00:03Group G, Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand make up this one.
00:07Belgium's golden generation is done and ultimately never reached its potential.
00:11The squad list is a shadow of the names that we saw back in 2018 and even 2022,
00:15although there is still a sprinkling of attacking star power.
00:18This is a new era for the Belgians and perhaps the weight of expectation being lifted will empower them to
00:23new heights.
00:24Given Egypt's unrivaled pedigree in Africa, it is surprising that they have never even won a World Cup match.
00:29This year represents a great opportunity.
00:32Mo Salah needs no introduction, but the dual threat with Omar Mahmoud on the opposing flank means they have a
00:37more balanced attacking threat.
00:38Iran or another team still somewhat reliant on the old guard.
00:41They play stodgy football with an ageing team, but it would be remiss of us to ignore the glaring geopolitical
00:47issues facing the team.
00:48Their home country is currently at war with one of the co-hosts and their preparation has been shrouded in
00:52doubt when it comes to venues, playing squad and the fans.
00:55Sometimes football comes second.
00:56For some reason, the fact that New Zealand were the only unbeaten team at the World Cup in 2010 is
01:00a fact that is ingrained in my brain.
01:02This is their first World Cup since then and fair play to them.
01:05Despite being one of the lowest ranked teams, they do try and play expansive football.
01:09Chris Wood being fit and firing just in time for the tournament is a massive, massive boost.
01:14One player to watch from each team.
01:15Jeremy Doku of Belgium, Mo Salah of Egypt, Kaswa Taheri of Iran and rather obviously Chris Wood of New Zealand.
01:22oh, you're the only one. He's the only
01:22one. I'm in his
01:22Compression in mind. He's like,
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