Group B: The world's best player and a bunch of WTF?

Argentina, Greece, Nigeria, South Korea

Pick a number between 1-3, and you have about as good a chance as the next guy at picking the second team to escape this group.

This is one of those groups where I have absolutely now clue what to think. You have Argentina, who possess enough weapons to decimate any squad headed to South Africa; Greece, a squad who is constantly overlooked, yet just six years ago proved that was a big mistake; Nigeria, who nobody really knows anything about or what to expect from them and South Korea, a team which is never quite a pushover and always manages to put up a fight.

So the question is: what do you do with Group B?

Well, Argentina is the obvious choice, and among the favourites in the tournament. With Lionel Messi, Juan Sebastien Veron, and the recent superb form of Diego Milito, getting goals should not be a problem. The only question, is how their impulsive, unpredictable coach, Maradona himself, will align all of his weapons. If the team can work together, a feat that often proved difficult in the qualifying stages, then I expect Argentina to see at least semi-final action – possibly even more. Let's hope Messi doesn't choke when Maradona inevitably spews verbal shenanigans all over his team.

Greece? Wait have they even won a game since devastating the hearts of Portugal in the Euro 2004 finals? Well they must have since they’re on their way to South Africa. The only other time this country has seen World Cup action was 1994, where they were demolished by two of the teams in this group – Argentine and Nigeria – along with Bulgaria. Playing with a 4-5-1 format, in a group where racking up goals on the score-sheet is the main storyline, this team is definitely in for a rough, tough ride.

Nigeria is one of those squads where you look at them and think, “Well they made it here, barely, I’m not sure how, but they’re here. How to beat them…. Um play better then them?” Who needs a playbook when you’ve got…a new manager? Historically an no-holds-barred full-out attacking squad, it appears as though their strongest players are their defenders and their goalkeeper.

Nigeria can definitely squeeze through to the next round, in a group with no clear second favourite, as they have the potential to produce some quality football. They are not flashy, just straightforward. The biggest question will be whether they are fiery enough up front to get goals, something unlike the Super Eagles of the past, this squad is not known for.

South Korea are a team high on momentum, and with something to prove. After their highest ever finish on home turf in 2002, a semifinalist, they disappointed in 2006, where despite accumulating four points, they were unable to escape a tough group stage. Possessing strong midfield play, the biggest question will be whether they can rekindle that competitive spirit from 2002 and defeat lower ranked opponents – something that has been difficult for them over the past year.

But it’s the World Cup, and anything can happen, and I’m going to go out on a limb here and pick one of my dark horses. Nigeria will qualify, behind Argentina, for the next round.