You know the drill by now \u2013 it\u2019s Friday, which means that it\u2019s time for Geronigo\u2019s World Cup of Adventures! For those of you who are new to this blog series, let\u2019s quickly re-cap what this is all about. We\u2019re building up to the World Cup this summer by highlighting a different group each week both in terms of their footballing chances and also what each country has to offer when it comes to action and adventure activities!<\/p>\n
Since we covered Group E last week, it\u2019s time to move onto Group F which consists of Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n
Germany<\/b><\/p>\n
Legends of the footballing world, Germany are certainly no strangers to this elite footballing tournament. After they lost to France in the semi-finals of Euro 2016, many predicted that the golden era of German football was coming to an end. However, they couldn\u2019t have been more wrong, as Die Mannschaft managed to qualify for the World Cup with an unbeaten campaign as they managed to score 43 goals along the way. Not bad. With strengths in pretty much every area of the pitch, Germany are serious contenders to lift the trophy this year.<\/p>\n
Their footballing game may be water-tight, but what is Germany like for those who seek action and adventure? As you\u2019d expect, pretty strong. For a unique outdoor adventure, why don\u2019t you try your hand at Schlittenfahren \u2013 aka sledding! During the winter months in southern Bavaria, Wallberg mountain provides Germany\u2019s longest natural sled run, which stretches for more than 4 miles! What\u2019s more, there\u2019s even a cable car at the end so that you can effortlessly travel back to the top \u2013 again, again!<\/p>\n
Mexico<\/b><\/p>\n
El Tri had no problem reaching the World Cup this time around, as they breezed through the qualifying rounds with relative ease. But there are still question marks over the squad, as 7-0 and 4-1 defeats to Chile and Germany managed to raise a few eyebrows following the qualifying campaign. With European-based players such as H\u00e9ctor Herrera and Javier Hern\u00e1ndez in their squad, Mexico are looking to make it to the knockout stages for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for action and adventure when in Mexico, it\u2019s best to combine it with some spectacular scenery. The ideal location for this is the Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park in the town of Tulum. Discover the depths of the Riviera as you zip-line, snorkel, swim and more with this 4-hour excursion \u2013 this certainly is an experience like no other.<\/p>\n
Sweden<\/b><\/p>\n
Euro 2016 marked the end of Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic\u2019s international career, as well as then-manager Erik Hamren. Since then, new manager Janne Andersson has transformed this side into a hard-working, disciplined unit with the focus now on RB Leipzig\u2019s winger Emil Forsberg. Bl\u00e5gult\u2019s route to the World Cup was well deserved, as their play-off win against Italy meant that they would be heading to Russia instead of The Azzuri.<\/p>\n
The Swedes are no strangers to snow and because of this, there really is only one thing to do if you\u2019re seeking adrenaline in Sweden. With over 100 ski resorts across the country, which covers Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowparks, there really is no shortage of the white stuff. \u00c5re in central Sweden is Northern Europe\u2019s biggest and best sports resort which caters for both the beginner and more experienced skiers amongst us.<\/p>\n
South Korea<\/b><\/p>\n
Despite struggling through the qualifying rounds, South Korea made it to the finals by coming second behind Iran in the Asian qualifying category. Many South Koreans expect little from their country this campaign, as many are wishing for the unlikely return of former manager Guus Hiddink to improve their country\u2019s chances. However, South Korea have two notable quality players in Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s Son Heung-min and Swansea\u2019s Ki Sung-yueng. Two glimmers of hope in an otherwise dull footballing side.<\/p>\n
What isn\u2019t dull, however, is the amount of adrenaline which is on offer in South Korea. Cheongpung Extreme Sports Land is a theme park, built especially for adrenaline seekers! With a number of fun facilities on offer, the park is home to four main attractions \u2013 Korea\u2019s highest bungee jump which stands at a high of 62 metres. What\u2019s more, the site is home to the first ever reverse bungee jump in Korea, as you shoot 162 metres up into the air at a top speed of 120km\/h! There is also a 1.4km zip-line and big swing \u2013 let\u2019s just hope that you aren\u2019t scared of heights!<\/p>\n
Final Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n
At Russia this summer, anything other than Germany topping this group would be a huge surprise. The second-placed team is likely to be a duel between Mexico and Sweden. Both of these teams have their own strengths and weaknesses, so only time will tell as to who will progress to the knockout stages of the tournament.<\/p>\n
Each country holds its own impressive adrenaline-packed activities, but there can only be one winner in our eyes. Mexico\u2019s stunning natural landscape in the town of Tulum is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience on it\u2019s own, not to mention combining this with a number of activities such as zip-lining, snorkelling and rappelling!<\/p>\n
We\u2019re afraid to say that that\u2019s it for this week. Next week we\u2019ll be concentrating on Group G as our build up to the World Cup this summer continues. Make sure to keep one eye on our blog for this!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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