The FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule is close, and we can feel the heat. Teams are gearing up to battle for the title. The competition is set to take place in Qatar, with 32 teams. We didn’t expect an easy run because every participant had to undergo rigorous qualifying rounds.
Although we expect the teams to put up a great fight, some remain the FIFA World Cup favorites as they’ve shown to be better on paper than others. Therefore, we expect these top teams to light up the Qatar 2022 tournament. Below are our top ten favorites countries to win this competition.
Brazil
In FIFA World Cup history, Brazil is one of the most dominant teams. They have always been favorites to win the competition whenever it comes around because of their pedigree in the competition. And aside from the pedigree, they have a solid squad with exciting talents and impressive tactics.
With the likes of Neymar Jr., Thiago Silva, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Casimero, etc., the team has one of the most formidable squads, and as a result, they have the best chance to win this competition. Brazil is one of the FIFA World Cup favorites, with a mix of talent, experience, and skills.
France
The 2018 champions, France, still have one of the best teams in the world. Their squad hasn’t changed since they won the tournament in Russia.
They are more experienced now following four-year and the Euro Championship. So, we expect a more formidable team at the 2022 World Cup.
The only problem is that they would mostly not have Ngolo Kante in the squad because he is injured, and undoubtedly, he was an integral player in 2018.
However, the country is filled with talented players. Therefore, finding someone to take his place won’t be a problem as there are top youngsters like Touchemani and Camavinga who recently won the UCL.
England
The English team has always been a favorite, but they haven’t achieved their potential over the years. However, in 2018, the team got close as they entered the tournament’s last four.
But, unfortunately, they couldn’t defeat Croatia in the Semi-Finals, and after losing to Belgium, they were fourth in the competition.
For 2022, England is one of the FIFA World Cup favorites as they have a more formidable team than in 2018. Many superstars have risen through the ranks since the last tournament. They have many youngsters to count on, and the experienced players are also there to guide them through the competition.
Argentina
South American teams have always impressed in the FIFA World Cup. They are the only ones that can rival the strength of their European counterparts, and Argentina is one of the top South American teams going to the FIFA World Cup. They would want to make it three when they visit Qatar.
They would also want to be the first team outside of Europe to win the competition since Brazil got the title in 2002. And it is looking like it would be Lionel Messi’s last shot at bringing home the glory to his country and solidifying his name as the greatest player of all time. With Argentina’s new squad, they will be one to watch at the FIFA World Cup.
Germany
In 2014, Germany played as a team, and they became the champions of the world, defeating the Argentinian super team in an epic battle.
However, the team fell apart after the tournament, and they couldn’t even make it out of the group stages in the 2018 World Cup. But since then, they’ve rejuvenated.
As a result, Germany is one of the 2022 FIFA World Cup teams with the chance to lift the trophy. They have four world cups and would want to match up with Brazil.
Therefore, we expect the team to push for the title. They have talented players and a serial winner as a coach. Therefore, they will do well in the competition.
Netherlands
The Netherlands has always had close encounters with winning the competition. They are one of the teams with the most appearances at the FIFA World Cup finals without winning the competition. The last time they got close was in 2010, when they narrowly lost to the formidable Spanish team.
After missing a couple of FIFA World Cup tournaments, the team is back with a strong team and is one of the FIFA World Cup favorites this year. We expect them to push close to the final and win the competition.
Portugal
The Portuguese team has become formidable. They are a strong squad with many exciting players. The team has one of the greatest goalscorers of all time, and even though he is 37, Cristiano Ronaldo still has his abilities.
He might not be able to feature on the pitch throughout the competition, but his presence is enough to boost the squad.
Portugal remains a formidable side, and they would do well in the competition. We expect Bernando Silva, Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo, and Ruben Dias to lead the team throughout the competition.
Belgium
The Belgian national team has been disappointing in recent years. The golden generation hasn’t won anything since they came together. On paper, they have the best team in the world, but they haven’t been able to show it in various competitions.
In 2018, they reached the semi-finals but lost to the eventual champions, France.
This FIFA World Cup might be the golden generation’s last push for victory as most integral players, like Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Dres Mertens, etc., are getting past their prime. So, we expect a solid performance from the team.
Spain
Since they won the European Championship in 2012, the Spanish team hasn’t been the same. They’ve been below standard, and the team has suffered from the top players growing old with no tangible replacements. As a result, we’ve had only a few formidable performances from the team before Euro 2020.
In the Euro tournament, the team showed they were ready to compete against the world. Therefore, we expect them to bring their A-game to the FIFA World Cup. The team can compete with impressive youngsters like Pedri, Gavi, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, etc.
Uruguay
The Uruguay national team is one of the most impressive South American teams going to the FIFA World Cup. They’ve won the competition twice, although it was long ago. The team has a shot at the competition this season because they would have a formidable squad, even though they are aging.
Uruguay can compete against the top teams, and with the experience in the squad, they would have the chance to push for the title. We expect a formidable side with exciting gameplay to light up the show. They remain a favorite to win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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