Klement-style model
CONFIDENCE55%
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Japan
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The 5 Klement factors
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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 Japan
Klement's dark horse. Beats Brazil in the R32 (the upset of the tournament), edges Senegal in the R16, then loses to a Kane-led England in the QF.
Klement on Belgium
Tops Group G. Beats Mexico in the R32, Australia in the R16, then loses heavily to Spain in the QF. 'Can be glad if they lose by less than three goals.'
“If you take this model seriously, you are deluding yourself.” — J. Klement