1.) No real surprises with the VAR if you really followed Bundesliga and French League
2.) Japan qualifying by fair play is so interesting, but it has been included in the FIFA rules, so no much surprises.
3.) Nigeria is not a super power when it comes to world football and check the Conmebol and see how Argentina qualified, then you will not really be surprised by their form i am really surprised Iceland did not qualify from that group (inexperience counting against them)
4.) African football and sports generally is dead
5.) I am not surprised by Kane, he has been consistently scoring for Tottenham in all competition, so him bringing his EPL form to world cup was what i was expecting.
6.) The trend continues, that defending champions will be eliminated from the group stage, so Germany is only being part of the trend

with this few points of mine, i am sure i have convinced you that i am not really surprised at this year World Cup, but i must confess that i am really enjoying every bit of the action