2018 FIFA World Cup: Group-by-group analysis

Group F

Teams (ranking): Germany (1), Mexico (16), Sweden (18), South Korea (59)

Northern Ireland v Germany - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier

Locations: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow; Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod; Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi; Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don; Kazan Arena, Kazan; Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg

Matchdays: 17 June, 18 June, 23 June, 27 June

Germany could not have asked for an easier group than this. The defending Champions are expected to top the group without any trouble. There is nothing much to separate Mexico and Sweden. Mexico have reached the knockout stage in each of their past six World Cup.

Sweden defeated Italy in the playoffs to reach the World Cup and South Korea are one of the most consistent Asian team in the World Cup history. With the top spot sealed, expect Mexico and Sweden to battle it out for the second place in Group F.

Key Fixtures: Germany vs Sweden and Sweden vs Mexico

Prediction: Germany will take the top spot. Mexico or Sweden for second place.

1) Germany (Q)

2) Sweden (Q)

3) Mexico

4) South Korea