Summary: Joining for a special edition to preview the entire field for Brazil 2014 is commentator Paul Sarahs who helps us break down each of the groups in a whirlwind session to bring you up to speed on many of the key battles and truly important human stories inside this World Cup only a week away from the first match as host nation Brazil prepares to face Croatia on June 12 in São Paulo. We examine each of the groups with an eye towards what makes each of them fascinating or appealing to the experience, starting with the two figures who will largely be judged by the outcome - Barcelona teammates Neymar and Lionel Messi, as South America looks to assert its dominance on home soil. Among the topics we dig into is the very significant issue for the Dutch under Louis van Gaal, the darkhorses who could emerge, the real impact of injuries and omissions to some of the challengers and whether England fans are rounding into a genuine appreciation for a national team once left without hope after Euro 2012. Other topics include the special story behind the Bosnian national team, whether a colorful cast of odd characters in the Italian attack will come together, if Spain may have made a mistake or two in the player selection and if some of the pre-tournament form is being analyzed much too deeply as managers have adjusted to the serious environmental conditions that Brazil will pose. Also in focus are the African teams who each have a huge part to play in this World Cup and whether Belgium and France will find all they can handle from national teams such as Russia and Switzerland should expectations consume their progress. There is a whole lot more to this episode including the chances for the US National team in Group G, whether Mexico may have rebounded in form just in time to take second spot in Group A, and if Chile has the real potential to knockout one of the finalists from 2010.
