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No surprises as FIFA name top World Cup seeds
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-12-07 09:16
Polish assistant national coach Maciej Skorza said: "This is very good news
for the national team. It means that we will definitely not wind up with teams
like Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
"Of the seeded teams, it seems like the best option would be Mexico, although
this may be very deceptive."
Dutch coach Marco van Basten said: "The Netherlands were not at the last
World Cup and I think it's logical that we are not in the top group for this
one.
"Our task remains unchanged -- to prepare the boys so that they are at their
peak in June."
Sweden coach Lars Lagerback said: "All of the seeded teams belong to good
football nations. It is still obvious that Brazil are a bit better and the
hardest team to meet if you are drawn in a group with them."
"But the teams are strong across the board, both in the group of seeded teams
and among the teams ranked lower than us, so Friday will be exciting."
The draw ceremony begins at 8.30 pm local time (1930 GMT) on Friday, with the
draw itself due to take place from 9.20 pm (2020 GMT).
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