CdM: why France and Argentina changed groups during the draw

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By: Manu Tournoux

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The sequence did not fail to provoke a reaction. This Friday evening, during the draw for the next World Cup, Argentina first inherited Group I, before recovering the J and leaving Group I to the France team. If the Blues will therefore challenge Senegal, Norway and a barrage (Bolivia, Suriname or Iraq), this inversion has an explanation.

Has France inherited the most difficult draw?




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Indeed, since this year, something new has been added to the rules for the World Cup draw. First and second in the FIFA rankings, Spain and Argentina should not be placed in the same part of the table, so as not to face each other before a possible final, just like France (3rd) and England (4th). And the Albiceleste therefore had to join Pool J, the last in this case, to respect this condition.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.