On April 2, Beijing time, the World Cup group stage draw was announced. Here are 8 highlights. Notice Group H, it's all stories.
Watch point 1: Spain vs Germany
This should be the biggest attraction of the World Cup group stage, as both teams are title favourites and have met many times before, including 6-0 Germany in the 20-21 UEFA Nations League.
Watch point two: Messi vs Levan
Messi is Mr. Ballon d'Or, Levan is Mr. Footballer, and 2 people who are better in 2021 have caused great controversy and discussion. Now, the 2 are again in direct duels.
Highlight 3: South Korea meets "enemies"
The group stage clash between South Korea and Portugal is worth paying attention to. 02 World Cup group stage, South Korea once controversially beat Portugal 1-0, after 20 years to meet again, Portugal will not be weak. Moreover, C Ronaldo did not give face to Koreans in South Korea, and Korean fans have not forgotten it so far.
Highlight 4: Ghana meets Suarez again
In addition to the matchup between Portugal and South Korea in Group H, Ghana PK Uruguay also needs attention. In 2010, Suarez blocked Ghana's goal with his hand at the goal line before Uruguay advanced to the penalty shootout.
Watch point five: C Ronaldo "revenge war"
In the last World Cup, Portugal and Uruguay played out in the quarter-finals, and Cavani scored twice to help Uruguay win 2-1 against Portugal. C Ronaldo ushered in a "revenge war".
Watch point six: Iran and the United States are life-and-death decisions
Iran's showdown with team USA was very interesting. The reason is not much to say, from the perspective of football, Iran may be the most promising Asian team to reach the knockout rounds, and the key may lie in this game with the United States.
Watch point 7: Who can qualify for the Asian team?
The Japanese team is currently the worst-rated Asian team in signing, and it is basically out of the game in a group with Germany and Spain. South Korea and Saudi Arabia are not difficult, will Qatar and Iran have a glimmer of possibility?
Watch point 8: Who is the dark horse?
There is no absolute death group in this World Cup group stage, the possibility of a dark horse is not small at present, and the possibility of Asian teams becoming dark horses is not as good as that of African teams, and don't forget Canada.