The best contenders to win the world cup

Since there will be so many teams competing in the World Cup final in December, each of them has a realistic chance of making it there thanks to the strength of the qualifying participants.

True potential is not the same as belief. In the 21-year history of the World Cup, only eight nations who have qualified have won the world cup. Only South American and European countries won the World Cup or even made it to the final. This year's world cup is going to be full of action, and we can expect a lot of betting on the World Cup coming from fans and betting enthusiasts.

The best contenders to win the world cup

Argentina

Argentina returned from Russia in shambles four years ago. Now they look the strongest among the contenders, and it would be quite a narrative if Lionel Messi were to win the World Cup in his final tournament. Lionel Scaloni's team was unbeaten in qualification and overcame Italy in the "Finalissima" Is it time to break a 36-year duck?

Brazil

The traditional favorites have been in fine form, having demolished South Korea 5-1 earlier this month before Neymar's penalty secured a 1-0 victory over Japan. But, with Argentina having beaten Tite's team in prior matches, notably last year's Copa America final at the Maracana, are Brazil capable of turning the tables and ending their long wait for a 6th World Cup victory?

Spain

In the Nations League, Luis Enrique's side steadily improved and drew with Portugal and the Czechs before defeating Switzerland and the Czechs to seize control of their group. The 2010 champions' absence of a top-class striker is their biggest problem, although the rising generation led by Pedro and Gavi shows great promise.

Netherlands

Expectations among Oranje fans have increased following the impressive 4-1 victory over Belgium in Brussels as they get ready for their first World Cup since the World Cup back in 2014. Louis van Gaal, who took them to the semi-finals back in 2014, is returning and will be optimistic about his chances of a similar run with a young team that defeated Wales twice in seven days with stoppage-time victories.

Germany

Though Germany was severely damaged during the summer of 2016, under the leadership of Hansi Flick, the country has quickly recovered and established a distinct character. The generational transition is being handled deftly, and they are generating the kind of fluid football that was sorely lacking at Euro 2020. After a string of ties, Tuesday's win over Italy showed that things are starting to come together, and as the saying goes, they can't be written off.

France

Two home losses and two road ties were not the results France desired in June. Despite having a wealth of talent at their disposal, the world champions are finding it difficult to win games. They rely heavily on  Benzema and Mbappé for goals, and the disappointment of losing to Switzerland in the Euro 2020 semifinals last summer has not yet subsided. In Qatar, something has to click.

Belgium

The disappointing loss at home to the Netherlands by the score of 4-1 earlier this month exposed an inconvenient truth: that the golden generation of players currently representing Belgium may have reached the end of their useful careers. Given that they replied with a six-goal thrashing of Poland, it would be early to write them an obituary, but their aging defense and sputtering offense do not make them feel like probable champions in Qatar at this stage.

Portugal

Since they took home the title at Euro 2016, a star-studded team has had a hard time living up to its potential. Portugal's defeat against Switzerland was their 1st in the Nations League, and following a heartbreaking last-16 elimination to Uruguay in Russia, Santos and Ronaldo will be eager to make amends in what may be their final major international competition.

England

After England's 4-0 home loss to Hungary, Gareth Southgate noted with disbelief that the atmosphere around the spectators had changed in just 11 days. Already uneasy following a close defeat in Budapest and unimpressive draws versus Germany & Italy, there was outright insurrection at Molineux, and this is no way to set the tone five months before Qatar. England remains favored to go to the final stages, but a previously calm ship has begun to list dangerously.

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Published on: 13-08-2022 08:21 | Updated on: 13-08-2022 08:21 | By: Patrick

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