Using 5,001 simulations based on a 12-year international ratings model, here's what my projections say about the first-ever 48-team @FIFAWorldCup.
Biggest surprise? The Swiss ๐จ๐ญ reached the quarterfinals more often than Brazil, Argentina, & the Dutch thanks to a favorable path.
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands received one of the toughest draws in the tournament, sharing Group F with red-hot ๐ฏ๐ต Japan and ๐ธ๐ช Sweden. Group G could produce three qualifiers, led by ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ฎ๐ท Iran, and ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt over ๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand.
The memes predicting ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq's doom aren't overstated. The first-timers drew Mbappรฉ, Haaland, and Manรฉ. ๐ฆ๐ท Argentina are heavy favorites in Group J, while ๐ต๐น Portugal and ๐จ๐ด Colombia form the tournament's deadliest one-two punch in the group stage.
Since France โ98, Iโve followed every World Cup, and the mascots have always been one of my favorite parts.
Here are Maple (Canada), Zayu (Mexico), and Clutch (USA), drawn in colored pencils during my trip.
The original piece will be on display at Anthroconโs Art Show!
Part 2 of my little tips and tricks series, Anger/aggression.
I laughed uncontrollably after I made this because sequoia is the least threatening creature ever
First video of critter tips and tricks. This is a little look into what Iโve been learning working with a professional acting teacher. If people enjoy these I will make more! I would love to hear feedback and suggestions. Please enjoy!