Here we are going to introduce and analyze the top contenders for the World Cup Football 2014 title or the teams that are capable to win the Brazil World Cup 2014.
The greatest event on earth is bound to make you pass one or two comments on the possible champions or results and it is a tournament that is bound to make you adrenaline rush as the time gets closer. World Cup Football is the most special event in the sporting landscape of the world and however indifferent you try to be it is bound to create a temptation to think of your favorite football teams and heroes. Who will win the Brazil World Cup 2014 or who will be the top contenders for the title in this month long battle of football - all of these questions will keep coming up and continue to make us preoccupied till we enter the midway of this gigantic football festival. To satisfy these unrestrained curiosities and provocations we are going to present here a detailed analysis of the top contenders for the World Cup Football 2014 title.
Brazil
The five time champion and host of the 20th version of World Cup Football always remained to be the most popular football playing nation in the world and this year as the host country they will be a more inspired side, especially when there is a unbroken record of Latin America to not to give away the title to Europe whenever the tournament held in this continent. With some of the big names in the world football and their legendary winning spirit Brazil is always a favorite for the cup. Barcelona forward Neymar is going to be the top bet for the team as far as scoring is concerned. With the impressive form of the team seen in some recent friendly matches Brazil again looks confident to run up to the last four. As for group analysis expectedly it won’t be a hard task for the team to secure the top spot in the group league, especially when both Mexico and Croatia did not look that good in the qualifying round.
Argentina
With the world's greatest footballer at this moment leading the attack you cannot think of underestimating Argentina in Brazil World Cup 2014. Yes, Messi is a big factor for any football team in the world, especially as he became more matured and sharp with his legendary skills and run for the goal. The 3 time footballer of the year can upset many calculations and predictions in this world championship. Besides their top star the team looks really balanced with some of the great names in every area. Any team will feel proud for the likes of Aguero and Gonzalo Higuin in the forward line and Di Maria in the squad the team is far from just a Messi led one man army. Messi has won all honors in his football career except a winning title for his country in this greatest football event and this would be his biggest chance to fulfill that unfinished dream. It can be the world cup of Messi and if so then we all can see a fierce Argentine upsurge in world football after those years of Maradona. This year Argentina rather got a smooth group with weaker rivals like Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran. Becoming a group champion can be easier for the team and then a smooth quarterfinal berth is just looking easy, but real challenge just begins after that.
Spain
Spain is truly the epicenter of world football by any consideration, not only because of its consecutive win of world cup and European cup respectively in 2010 and in 2012, but mainly because of its star studded squad that still consists of the best weapon for every position on the ground. With many of the world's best defenders, midfielders and attacking forwards and with the world's most successful coach still holding the team together, Spain again looks really a formidable side. With the likes of gamemaking genius Xavi and Iniesta in the midfield, scorers like Cesc Fabregas, Pedro and David Villa spearheading the attack, shrewd defenders like Sergio Ramos and Pique protecting from behind and arguably world's no.1 goalkeeper Casillas keeping the bar, Spain should not fear any opponent. Most impressive of all, the kind of synchronized attacking game Spain offered in the last world cup and European championship is not only just visual delight for the spectators but is the sure winning play in the top level of world football. In the group B to finish at no.1 spot Spain does not need to concern with others except Netherlands, the only virtuoso contender who will look forward to take sweet revenge of the defeat in last world cup.
Germany
Germany even in their worst time as a team is in the discussion as a contender just because of their famous and undefeated fighting spirit. Yes, you never know the result of a match until the last moment if one of the playing teams is Germany. But this year German team more than this proverbial fighting spirit looks really formidable with some of the world's best in-form stars and great performing record in the recent times. With the success of German football clubs the spirit of the country's football got a huge facelift and the new generation of footballers is just looking confident to sweep the Brazil World Cup 2014 with impressive victory. Keeper Manuel Neuer will strive to prove why he is arguably called the best in the world. Defender Philip Lahm is one of the best in his job, while Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski are in great form as a scorer for the team. As far as group league is concerned, German supporters can expect a tough fight for the group champion position since it is not only the star studded Portugal they have to beat but there is Ghana which is being dubbed as a dark horse because of their youthful and skillful brand of football. If you expect any terrible upset this is the group to watch out in this world cup and Germany has to be extra cautious of the fact.
Italy
Italy could never get past its reputation as one of the most unpredictable teams in the world football. You can see Italy struggling to get past the group stage in world cup and in the end can see the same team to bag the title. So, like ever world cup the runners up of the 2012 European championship and 4 times world champion is again among the top contenders and the fate of the tournament however sure it seems cannot be predicted till Italy is there. Italy is one of the few teams that over the years gave so many great players in the world football. From the maverick attacking duo of Mario Balotelli and Pablo Osvaldo to the veteran keeper Gianluigi Buffon to the defender stalwarts like Pirlo and Andrea Ranocchia, Italy is furnished with some of the sharpest weapons in the world football to reclaim the title once again. But the only negative aspect that goes against Italy is the top tier group league opponents that have to be beaten to claim no.1 spot in group stage. England and Uruguay are the two toughest teams and contenders for the cup that Italy has to fight with in this group.
Uruguay
The two times world champion after long years of scarce visibility in the world football ranking came to prominence in 2010 world cup where they finished in the fourth position. The new youthful brand of football of Uruguay is capable to make a good run this time as well. The impressive striker duo of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are in tremendous goal scoring form in their respective football clubs. Veteran midfielder Diego Lugano in backing the attack from the midfield is another asset of the team. Skills and experience coupled together is capable to make the team a deadly one. But, as far as the group stage is concerned the team has to play exceptionally well in the group league alone because of the tough opponents like Italy and England. If Uruguay makes a convincing dominance by defeating everyone in the group it can again run up to the last four or even further.
England
To repeat the title winning streak back in 1966 is the dream of every Englishman but irrespective of coming to world cup every time with a star studded team, it only made supporters leave with a sigh and hope for the next world cup. With the likes of experienced midfielders like Stephen Gerard and Frank Lampard and most talented striker Wayne Rooney spearheading the attack from the front, England like every other world cup is counted among the contenders for the title. But this time in the group stage itself they have to face the biggest challenge to survive while facing Uruguay and Italy in the group league. In the Brazil World Cup 2014 the hope of England will largely depends on how they faire in the group stage.
Netherlands
This legendary football playing nation is not only known to the football lovers for producing some of the greatest soccer prodigies but also considered to be the team that always shun away from winning major world titles despite their undisputed football brilliance. Their run up to the final of last world cup again reminded the world of the typical passing game play and synchronized team attack Dutch football has always been known for. Their game spirit still seems to be at the top, especially after seeing the form they have shown in the qualifying round. Along with Germany they have finished in the top spot in the European chapter to qualify Brazil World Cup 2014. With some of the of world's top soccer stars like Robin Van Persie (unstoppable Manchester United striker with 11 goals this season), Arjen Rouben (the midfielder who spearheaded the Dutch upsurge in the South Africa world cup with his brilliant gamemaking abilities and run through the wing) and Rafael Van der Vaart (another menacing Dutch winger who can change the face of the game). Netherlands is still the favorite to go up to the last four but they have to be cautious in the group stage as they have to face world champion Spain and Chile in the group B.
France
France as a football playing nation has always commanded respect in the world football thanks to the creative and skillful brand of football and some of the greatest exponents they gifted to the world. But after the retirement of Zinedine Zidane and company it seems the golden days of French football is just passed and they have to hope for another football messiah of the same stature. In the qualifying round the team could not play up to their potential except occasionally showing their spirited performance in the Spanish soil. But if you talk about football talents the country presently has some of the greatest stars in the world football and that is precisely the reason you just cannot drop France from the list of contenders. Their defense line is one of the best in Europe and has two top-of-the-shelf goalkeepers. Bayern Munich superstar and last year Footballer of the Year contender Frank Ribery is in the limelight to spearhead French attack with two talented strikers Karim Benzema and Oliver Giroud. While the spirited team game of Switzerland in the group E is the biggest hurdle for France to finish in the no.1 spot in the group stage, skillful brand of football of Equador can be the Achilles hill if it is taken lightly.
Belgium
Working silently in the backdrop for many years Belgium finally seems ready to take on the best sides of world football. Yes, from the near faultless and impressive qualifying round campaign their youthful and power packed game seem to be a force in the world football. The team is comprised of many star footballers who are playing for top European clubs offering team winning performance across the leagues. Some of the star campaigners who are capable to make a difference in the fate of the match include Nacer Chadli, Romelu Lukaku, Axel Witse, Marouane Fellaini, are just few names that describe a good mix of experience with youthful talents. If they just play up to their natural potential finishing on the top spot of the group H won't be a big thing for them.
Chile
Latin American football has never suffered from the dearth of talents but many teams just suffered because of the poor focus and absence of a great manager. The qualifying round performance of the Chilean team is a great example of that. After a messy performance for most of the qualifying round Chile made a great comeback with consecutive 6 wins and one draw. This new upbeat performance is being attributed largely to the change of coach and whatever is the reason if Chile continues to play with the same splendor we can expect the group favorites Spain and Netherlands to be in trouble. Forward Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas with the backing of gamemaker midfielders Arturo Vidal and Matias Fernandez can torn apart any so called formidable defense line. Experienced players like Claudio Bravo or young talents like Marcello Diaz are assets of the team. While we cannot straightforwardly expect a champion from this squad, in their day they can beat any side and that is why you cannot help but count on them.
Colombia
The kind of football skills and beautiful tapestry of small passes Columbia is known for can still be reminiscent to many as visual delights but that never made this country a champion or finalist in any of the world cups in spite of the emergence of so many exceptionally skilled ballplayers from this country. Remember the team finished in the second spot just behind Argentina in the Latin American chapter of the qualifying round and the kind of football it played is more than just promising. Prolific virtuoso forward Falcao single handedly is capable to change the face of the game and is regarded as the biggest threat for the opponents. Experienced defensive duos like Mario Yepes and Luis Perea will provide strong support to the team while attacking midfielder James Rodriguez will add more firepower upfront. Whether Colombia will shred its bad reputation as a so called dark horse without cutting teeth deep or whether it would justify its skillful brand of football in the top arena like World Cup Football - that is what we want to bet on.
Switzerland
Though the team did not put an very impressive show in the qualifying round, in the Brazil World Cup 2014 the team is getting good focus because of the combination of experienced and young talents in the team. Keeper Diego Benaglio is already a proven asset for his club and national team. Experienced performers like Tranquillo Barnetta, Gokhan Inler and Phillip Senderos will try to give the best in possibly their last world cup appearance while talented youngsters like Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka and Fabian Schar strive to take the team to the last four or higher.
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