Habib Nurmagomedov considers Japan, Colombia, Senegal and Morocco as the dark horses of the playoffs

Before the World Cup playoffs, Habib Nurmagomedov named teams capable of delivering an unexpected result. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

The former UFC champion selected four teams, none of which are tournament favorites. However, each of them will face a strong opponent in the round of 16, and a major upset is possible.

Which teams did Habib pick? The 37-year-old former fighter and UFC Hall of Fame member Nurmagomedov believes the following national teams could surprise many in the playoffs: Japan, Colombia, Senegal, and Morocco.

"The playoffs will, of course, be even more exciting. Japan, Colombia, Senegal, and Morocco could seriously surprise many," Nurmagomedov wrote.

All the teams Habib mentioned will face serious opponents in the round of 16: Morocco will play the Netherlands, Japan will face Brazil, Colombia will take on Ghana, and Senegal will meet Belgium.

In particular, Japan's match against Brazil and Morocco's clash with the Netherlands are drawing significant attention. Is there a chance for an upset?

In the World Cup playoffs, a team's current form and on-field performance matter more than its name or history. Japan's disciplined and fast-paced football, Morocco's solid defense, Senegal's physical strength, and Colombia's attacking style could pose serious problems for their opponents.

A single mistake in the playoffs can be enough to exit the tournament. That's why even favorites cannot afford to relax.

If at least one of the teams Nurmagomedov selected eliminates a favorite, it would be one of the biggest upsets of the round of 16. Now the main question: Can Japan stop Belgium, or the Netherlands?

Football fans will be closely watching each of these teams. The conditions for an upset are in place.

Which team will deliver the unexpected result? We'll find out as the matches begin. Source: One.uz