The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the perfect chance for football players from all corners of the globe to exhibit their skills. Football fans dream of seeing their favourite team take home the championship title in a splendour of glory. However, certain countries have the upper hand over others due to their lethal squads or superb management.
Here is a list of countries that have roused fans to crown them the FIFA World Cup 2022 favourites:
- Brazil
Brazil tops the list as most fans seem to have the utmost confidence in its 2022 World Cup Squad. Tite, the Brazilian National Team manager, recently revealed the squad of 24 World Cup players, an excellent crew that further cemented fans’ faith in the team. After losing to Argentina in the 2021 Copa America, the adrenaline-fueled Brazilian stars are now in it to win it. They want to prove that they are not only the best on the continent, but also stand at the top on the global scale.
The Brazilian National Team is bringing in the heat with all-time stars, leaving nothing to chance. Fantastic headliners such as Neymar Jr., Gabriel Jesus, Fabinho, Marquinhos, and Casemiro, among others, will all be on the flight to Qatar. The team hopes to make this their sixth win, having already claimed the championship title five times.
- France
France is no stranger to praise. After tasting victory in the 2018 World Cup, the team now faces the daunting task of retaining their win. The team will be a significant obstacle due to its formidable lineup, as it brandishes world-class football stars. Even though the French didn’t fare well at the Euro 2020, they are casually shrugging it off and looking forward to a chance to get back on their feet. In the team’s arsenal are top players like Kylian Mbappe, Hugo Lloris, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Antoine Griezman and Paul Pogba.
Karim Benzema, however, seems to be standing out the most among his peers after his stunning performance in the Champions League. Thanks to his prowess, Real Madrid ended up demolishing top European Football clubs and won the UEFA Cup. Fans can only look forward to what Benzema has in store for them in the World Cup.
- England
England is a top contender for the 2022 World Cup Championship. After reaching the semi-finals in the 2018 World Cup, Gareth Southgate, the England National Football Team manager, has since upped his game, looking forward to a better performance this year. Through the English Premier League, England hasn’t only upheld football culture but has also recognised and encouraged football talent, thus nurturing many stars.
England boasts big names such as Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire and Declan Rice. Aside from the cliche powerhouses, England has decided to give its young blood a chance to showcase their talent. Ollie Watkins and Sam Johnstone, two upcoming English youth footballers, have also been offered the opportunity to flaunt their skills on the pitch.
- Spain
Spain is arguably one of the greatest teams in the world. During the 2018 World Cup, the team’s performance was a letdown as it only managed to reach the round of 16 after losing to Russia. In the 2022 World Cup, however, Spain hopes to outdo their 2018 performance and walk away with the Championship title altogether. With their current squad and superb management by Luis Enrique, their dream may be well within grasp.
The team may not be as dynamic as it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it should be underestimated. Jordi Alba, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Pedri, Gavi and Ferran Torres are among the many Spanish stars to watch for this World Cup.
- Argentina
The Argentina National Football team shouldn’t be counted out of the race by fans. After already beating Brazil in Copa America, the team wants to prove that their win was not a fluke by establishing their standing at the World Cup. The team is yet to announce its 2022 World Cup squad, but with so many talented stars at its disposal, the scales are sure to tip in their favour.
Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria, who will forever go down in history as two of the world’s greatest players, will be leading the pack. Others who will be following suit are Paulo Dybala, Alejandro Garnacho, Lautaro Martinez, Angel Correa and Rodrygo de Paul. The team will undoubtedly stir up the upheaval in the 2022 World Cup.
Even though everyone has their picks for the World Cup 2022 favourites, it has been proven over and over that fans should not underestimate the underdogs as they could also exceed expectations. At this point, only time will tell.
