The drawing ceremony was over.
Some were happy, some were sad.
"Let's not even talk about Italy; we can't expect to finish first in the group. The main concern is Croatia and Ecuador. Croatia is by no means weak," Contiguglia said, analyzing the situation.
Ecuador was one thing—they were a minnow team and wouldn't affect the United States Team.
The main issue was Croatia.
They were the third-place finishers in the '98 World Cup, after all!
Although Boban had already confirmed he would be withdrawing from the National Team this time, Suker, the top scorer from the last World Cup, was still there.
And the team had gotten younger, with a stronger offensive punch.
In terms of strength, they were clearly stronger than the United States Team.
It wouldn't be easy for the United States to advance from the group stage.
