how do they decide what group you are in ie, abcdef...
Once each nation qualifies into the final 32 teams, it is all done based on a draw. In this Cup, it was done back in December 97.
For many years the finals were 16 teams, (4 groups of 4 each), best two of each group advanced, thereafter you lose you are out.
Then I believe in Spain in 1982 it was expanded to 24 countries, and now 32 for the first time. a true WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.
The "heads" of groups usually are determined by Host nation, and Last Cup Champion, i.e. France and Brazil, thereafter, I believe it is all done by draw.
how do they decide which first plays which second.
Again, it is pre-arranged (for example), first place of group "A" plays second of group "B", etc.
More Information about the Cup here: (It will show you which group plays who etc...)
france98.com
I believe USA had better talent but it was wasted by a Head Trainer that is more suited for training apes, bureaucrats, bishops and politicians, not soccer stars.
Better luck next Cup.
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