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The national team won the applause and trust of the fans and still sees World Cup through two paths
The national team did not make the breakthrough in the Nations League group for the second time, they were clearly defeated by the superior England, but they tried and won the warm applause of the 65,000 fans who were in the OAKA stands. Ivan Jovanovic is building a team to claim participation in a major event, but as he admitted in his statements, the “blue and white” is a click behind the European giants. And our international players, in order to be able to get positive results from top class teams, must play with the heart as well as with the mind. As the federal coach pointed out: “This level of games helps you improve as a team, so that in the next games, which will be against other opponents, you stand better, with rational thinking and not just playing with your heart.”
Data change
The 3-0 defeat by the “three lions” is a result… triple bad for our national team: they lost the points, they lost the tie against their opponent and at the same time they fell from the 1st place in the group to the 2nd. Our international players, with their performance in the first four games of the tournament and especially with the double at Wembley against England, had raised the bar high, but now things have changed. In today’s final of the Nations League the “blue and white” will play in Helsinki against Finland and England will welcome Ireland. Only one scenario gives the first place to the Greek team. Bring a better result than England, since in any other case they will be second.
Based on football logic and the potential of the opponents, our national team will finish behind England. Even as 2nd in their group they will have a second chance to move up to the competition’s League A via the promotion play-offs. Greece will face in double games one of the four teams that will occupy the 3rd place in the groups of League A of the Nations League. These games will be played on March 20 and 23. The “blue and white” can thus secure the second chance to participate in the qualification play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, as long as they do not finish first in the group of the qualifying phase. It is reminded that the first twelve teams of the equal number of qualifying groups qualify directly for the World Cup, while the remaining four tickets to which UEFA is entitled will be given through playoffs, where the twelve runners-up of the groups and the four best teams in the ranking through the Nations League will participate . Greece may be in that top four as the higher ranked teams will likely secure direct World Cup qualification as top of their groups.
The victory is imperative
On December 13, the draw for the World Cup qualifiers will take place and our national team will, surprisingly, be in the second capacity group. That’s why Greece must win today in Helsinki in order to maintain their position in 22nd place and find themselves in the second potential group in the draw for the World Cup qualifiers.
Each capacity group will have twelve teams and France, Spain, England, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Italy and Croatia have already mathematically secured their place in the first, while the other three countries will likely be Switzerland, Denmark and Austria . One of these teams will be the big obstacle for the “blue and white” to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
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Who is showing Greece v England?
Greece vs England will be screened live on ITV1 and STV. It can be streamed via ITVX on compatible devices, as well as the STV Player. If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. 1. Can you please provide an overview of Greece’s performance in the Nations League thus far and how they plan to improve in the future?
2. What challenges does Greece face in securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup, both directly and through the playoffs?
3. As revealed in the article, the fan support for the national team has remained strong despite recent setbacks. How important is this support to the players and the team’s morale, and how does it impact their performance on the field?
4. The article mentions that Greece will likely be placed in a lower-ranked group for the World Cup qualifiers. Can you discuss the team’s strategy for navigating this situation and potentially upsetting stronger opponents?
5. The coaching staff has emphasized the importance of rational thinking and playing with the heart. Can you unpack this concept and explain how it plays a role in the team’s approach to matches against top-tier opponents?
6. what are your personal hopes and predictions for Greece’s upcoming match against Finland, considering the stakes and potential impact on their World Cup qualification journey?
