Klement-style model
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Iran
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Ecuador
ELIMINATED
The 5 Klement factors
👑Tier
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📊FIFA Rank
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💰GDP/capita
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👥Pop. Pool
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🌡️Climate
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🏟️Host Bonus
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Klement on Iran
Klement notes participation uncertainty given the war; if they play, 2nd in group but lose to Turkey in the R32.
Klement on Ecuador
Klement: most likely 2nd in Group E behind Germany.
“If you take this model seriously, you are deluding yourself.” — J. Klement