Norway faces Toughest Draw with Argentina, Japan, and Turkey – elo Ranking Reveals Potential World Cup Path
OSLO, NORWAY – As anticipation builds for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup, analysis of potential group draws reveals a stark contrast in difficulty for Norway, depending on the ranking system used. While FIFA rankings suggest a relatively manageable path, the Elo ranking – an alternative system inspired by chess – paints a far more challenging picture, potentially pitting the Norwegian team against formidable opponents like Argentina, Japan, and turkey.
The draw’s complexity stems from the tournament’s seeding process, dividing teams into four pots based on FIFA’s world rankings. Though, the Elo ranking offers a dynamic alternative, factoring in more detailed match data and currently placing Norway significantly higher – 11th globally compared to FIFA’s 29th. This discrepancy dramatically alters the perceived difficulty of potential group compositions.For Norway, the Elo ranking suggests the most challenging possible draw includes facing Argentina (Pot 1), Japan (Pot 2), and Turkey (Pot 4). Conversely, the “easiest” draw, according to the Elo system, would see Norway grouped with the USA (Pot 1), Iran (Pot 2), and Ghana (Pot 4).
Othre potential group scenarios, based on the provided data, include facing Canada (Pot 1), Australia (Pot 2), and New Zealand (Pot 4), considered the “easiest” draw according to an unspecified ranking method. Another possibility involves Morocco (Pot 1), Italy (Pot 4), and an unspecified Pot 2 team. The variance highlights the subjective nature of predicting group difficulty and the impact of different ranking methodologies. Fans eager to explore all possible combinations can utilize interactive tools, such as the one offered by VG, to construct their ideal World Cup group for Norway.
