"Germany hasn’t advanced past the quarterfinals of a major international tournament since the European Championship in 2016.

Sure, it’s a new roster and a new coach, but even at Euro 2024 as hosts, it still went out in the quarterfinals.

I just don’t think Germany warrants being such a heavy favorite here, so I’m not only taking a shot on Ivory Coast to win the group, but also to be the African nation that advances the furthest," kata Chris Fallica.

Analis tersebut melihat talenta muda Pantai Gading seperti Amad Diallo dan Franck Kessie memiliki potensi besar untuk melangkah jauh jika berhasil melewati fase grup.

"I think the Elephants are low-key loaded.

Maybe they ultimately prove to be too young, but the talent is there: Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, Evann Guessand, Franck Kessie, to name a few.

Win the group, and you likely draw a third-place side in the Round of 32.

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Finish second, and you’d probably get Norway in the Round of 32, which is still very manageable," ujar Chris Fallica.

Selain Grup E, perhatian Fallica juga tertuju pada persaingan ketat di Grup C yang dihuni oleh Brasil dan Maroko.

"The group opener against Brazil will potentially determine the winner of Group C. Beat Brazil, and it's a likely formality.

Draw, and the group turns into which of the two sides beats up more on Haiti and Scotland.

I give Morocco a good shot here.