Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic are set for a stern challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia, after being placed alongside Germany, Mexico and Sweden in Group F following Friday's draw in Moscow.
The-AFC.com spoke to Paul Neat and Ryan Walters, two ardent fans of the Taeguk Warriors, who shared their thoughts on the team’s opponents and their chances of progressing in the tournament.
Q: How would you rate your opponents in Group F?
A: Germany would be the clear favourites in any group that they are placed in. Coming from Pot 4, Korea Republic would never stand a realistic chance of winning the group so they should focus on the next strongest opponents, Mexico.
Korea have a good record against Mexico, having beaten them thrice in six matches.
Sweden are easily the team that Korea know the least about. Their Group F opener will mark the first time these sides have met competitively.
In three previous friendlies, Sweden have had the advantage but the most recent of those matches was well over a decade ago.
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