Although it might be too early to speak about the possible
threats to the defending champions Spain, but let us discuss about the
possible teams who could lay their hands on the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil,
known to be the paradise for football, is all set to host the 2014 FIFA
World Cup. Let us discuss about the teams who would be the potential
challengers for the 2014 World Cup and also speak about the defending
Champions Spain, who have been winning each and every single thing in
the past.
Brazil: The 5 times World Champions
would be looking for their 6th World Cup Glory when they host the 2014
World Cup, having the home advantage on their side. However, a team like
Brazil does not require an added advantage like this to win anything
major. They can win it anywhere and everywhere, but with millions of
Brazil hearts cheering for them, the Brazilians seem to be the most
dangerous side this time around. With Upcoming future like Neymar and
Pato, Brazil look more composed and would surely see themselves in the
latter stages of the tournament. Brazil should surely make it to the
last four in the tournament and it would be quite a disappointment if
the Brazilians fail to at least make it to the Semi-Finals stage.
Spain:
At the moment, one can call them the 'UNSTOPPABLE'. The only thing they
know at present is to win and they are doing it on a regular basis,
time and time again. They won the Euro Cup, then the World Cup and then
the U-21 European Championship. Others were just mere spectators as they
grabbed everything that occurred; be it a friendly match or a major
tournament like the World Cup and the Euro Cup. By far, the stand out
performers in the past 3-4 years. They have the perfect mix of players
which a team requires to win any major tournament. Players like Villa,
Sergio Ramos, Casillias, and Iniesta etc. makes the Spaniards the
favourites to retain the World Cup.
England: Well
it is indeed hard to say but the England team has been the biggest
disappointment in the recent past, despite being rated as one of the
strongest team in the world with only quality players filled in. Having
the likes of Ferdinand, Terry, Lampard, Gerrard, Beckham and many more
greats, England have failed to achieve anything out of such an extremely
talented team. Every single player in the side is regarded as the best
when playing club football, but when you talk about playing together,
they just fail to showcase the same. Young sensations like Wilshere and
Caroll have stepped in, which might turn the tables for the English Side
this time. But the people and fans are starting to lose confidence in
the side as they have failed on several occasions despite being blessed
with one of the most prolific and composed squad ever. Despite the
recent poor showing by the English team, yet one can put their money on
England to be the top contenders for the 2014 World Cup, with some real
magic like talents breaking into the team.
Argentina:
Yes! They have Lionel Messi. Yes! They have Carlos Tevez too, the two
known to be the most dangerous players across the world of Football. Who
doesn't know what Messi does for Barcelona and Tevez have done for
United and is doing for City. Both can be defined similar to Michael
Jackson's song as 'Dangerous'. But again, all the heights are achieved
at club level. There is no doubt about Messi's potential, but then when
it comes to International matches, the Messi magic just doesn't work the
way it does for Barcelona. As a team, Argentina has struggled too in
the recent past. Struggling in the qualifiers to make it to the 2010
World Cup, losing friendlies against mediocre teams and even when they
win, the win just looks an average and a very hard-fought one. But with
the likes of Messi and Tevez in the team, one can never write off the
Argentinians. They must surely see themselves in the last four with
Messi and Tevez looking in fine touch with a much balanced team than
before.
Germany / Portugal: The Germans would
surely miss the services of the former Germany Captain; Ballack, who
announced his retirement after his fallout with the national team coach.
But the kind of performance the Germans showed in the last World Cup
was truly outstanding. The Germans has always been the side to watch out
for and with the likes of Muller and Ozil and bagging a lot of
experience with the current captain, Lahm, the team looks in great touch
and should surely be one among the top four at least to challenge
Spain.
Talking about the Portuguese side, they have Ronaldo with
them, one of the most prolific wingers of all time and his speed was
just unmatched. Manchester United winger, Nani too is playing his best
football of his career so far. The current Ronaldo-Nani combination can
singlehandedly do wonders for the Portuguese.
Although, despite
stating the favourites for the coming World Cup, the underdogs like
Mexico and Uruguay too can slowly creep up and might snatch the World
Cup from the noses of the top favourites. You never know what is in
store for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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