I get where you're coming from, but think about how the Swedes must be looking at this world cup now over if they were in the other side of the pot. Arguably the worse side on this side and they'll rightfully be thinking they have a genuinely decent chance of making the final.
Ironic too considering it's that kind of "we can beat anyone" arrogance that has seen Sixx's country massively overachieve
Remember when Leicester arrogantly won the Premiership?
"Dr Ian Malcolm"
Anyway I don't know how you can say there' no easy side of the tournament like IC. You use Spain getting beat off Russia but that just highlights how bad this side is - the best team go out and there's very little left. That couldn't have happened on the other side, the best hope for Belgium was/is Mexico beating Brazil but even then Mexico are no pushovers and they were/are still guaranteed to be playing a strong side in the Semis.
We could realistically beat Columbia and then play Sweden and Russia. That was never possible for Belgium as their half is stacked with very good sides.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alassane_Pl%C3%A9a
"He plays either as a striker or winger. He is best known for being one of the smallest strikers in France, measuring up at a measly 158cm and weighing in at 51kg"
wtf?
Isn't he like normal sized?
It's funny, I used to think this rule was a very good change, but terrible application today. Supposed to only apply to legit attempts to get the ball, not professional fouls I thought.
The bloke was about an inch away from a perfect tackle.