World Cup Group Stage Guide: Part II

     The FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014 is less than two weeks away. Two weeks!! Across the footballing globe, excitement is growing, teams are being announced and are playing their final games before the big occasion in June. So who will progress, how will your team do? Sit back and enjoy the Total Football World Cup Group Stage Guide: Part II.

Group E

1) France
2) Switzerland
3) Ecuador
4) Honduras

This group pretty much speaks for itself, with France expected to top Group E with ease. However, team moral could be standing in their way. Remember the huge dressing room bust up that destroyed their tournament last time round? A repeat could hinder their chances very heavily indeed. Honduras have never won a World Cup match and that record isn't expected to change and Ecuador only have the attacking talent of Manchester United's Antonio Valencia, leaving the Swiss to progress as second.

Group F

1) Argentina
2) Nigeria
3) Bosnia and Herzegovina
4) Iran

Argentina's dynamic attacking style is tipped to take them further in this year's World Cup than in previous tournaments. Messi, Lavezzi, Aguero and Higuain are all expected to blow Group F away with expert support play from players like Angel Di Maria. Alejandro Sabella, the Argentina deserves huge credit for the way he has helped to replicate Lionel Messi's Barcelona form for his country. Iran are not really a footballing nation and should finish bottom, while it will be a real dogfight for second. Although Bosnia have the superb attacking talents of Edin Dzeko, I feel it will be the Nigerians that will progress because their squad is littered with seasoned Premier League players such as John Obi Mikel and Peter Odemwingie.

Group G

1) Germany
2) Portugal
3) Ghana
4) United States

Many regard Bayern Munich as the best club team around and most of their big name players are part of a Germany side hoping to be challenging for honours this time around. With players such as: Neuer, Ozil and Reus who can blame people for predicting they'll finish on maximum points in Group G. Their toughest test will come in the form of a Portugeuse side boasting the holder of the Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo. His Real Madrid counterpart Pepe will ensure there are no defensive frailties. The United States and Ghana, who did so well last time out, will be left to scrap it out over 3rd.

Group H

1) Belgium
2) Russia
3) South Korea
4) Algeria

Belgium are in a Golden Generation at the moment. Hazard, Benteke, Lukaku, Vertonghen, Kompany, Witsel, I could go on for hours talking about the strength in depth this group-topping side have. Some are even picking them as their dark horse's - the surprise package of the tournament in Brazil. Russia, I feel, have more goals than South Korea - whose main man upfront is Arsenal's Chu-Young Park. And, Algeria are just the unattractive, boring side from England 2010 group.

Where did I predict your country? Should you finish higher? Do you have a chance of winning? Comments are welcomed below and also on Twitter: @TotalFootyBlogs