With the world cup mere less than 24 hours away the Brazilian fans are eagerly waiting for their home team's first match against Croatia. Sao Paulo ,Brazil is ready to host the first match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The biggest question is whether the champions Spain would be able to retain their crown.The competition is very tough this year for the defending champs.Let us now look how the teams are placed:
The hosts Brazil are in Group A along with Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon. Neymar the Brazilian forward is definitely a player to watch out for in this group.Brazilian team is full of big names such as Hulk ,Jo,Oscar,Dani Alves ,Silva,Marcelo,Luiz ,Paulinho and others.The first match between Brazil and Croatia is a must watch.Croatia packs up a punch with Modric and Rakitic. They are a good team and clearly go to Round of 16,unless and until any upsets caused by Mexico or Cameroon.The teams likely to qualify for next round would most possibly be Brazil and Croatia.
The Group B consists of the defending champions Spain and the runner ups Netherlands.Spain packs up lot of big names and their one touch foot football is a clear entertainer.Netherlands would be hoping to get revenge on the defending champions.Their star studded team consists of Robin Van Persie, Robben and Sneijder.These are the teams that are likely to go into next round.The other two teams in this group are Australia and Chile.
The Group C consists of Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, and Japan.Most likely top 2 in this group would be Colombia and Ivory Coast.This group does not consist of powerhouses of football but it would be great to see if Japan or Greece try to upset these teams. Colombian midfielder Rodriguz would be key for them.Likewise Drogba and Etoó will be players to watch out for Ivory Coast.
The Group D can also be said as Group of Death would be the toughest group for the teams.It consists of Italy, England, Costa Rica and Uruguay.This is the toughest group.All the group members except Costa Rica are former winners.The two time champions Uruguay will be hoping for a fit Suarez.Other key players for them would be Godin, Rios and Jose Maria.They would be hoping to improve their form in the tournament.Costa Rica would be trying to cause an World Cup upset like they did in 1990.England team are strong contenders.Their attacking is very strong and their long way goals would help a lot against Italy.Their main concern would be not to let their lead slip away.Italian team has good defence but the definitely have to protect their weaker right side.They had scored 40% of goals with headers which affects their chance of scoring long shots.
The Group E consists of Switzerland, Honduras, France and Ecuador.Switzerland has the easy way out with their good defence in qualifying matches and their set pieces which can trouble the other teams.Ecuador will definitely find it difficult as all the teams in this group are good against defending headers.France are force to be reckoned with.They are strong from scoring outside the box and also very strong in defence.So the best chances in this group are for France and Switzerland.
The Group F consists of Iran,Argentina,Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Nigeria.Argentina are one of clear favourites in this tournament.Most of their attacks came from the centre and are most likely to top the group.Bosnia and Herzegovina have impressed many in the qualifying where they scored minimum of 3 goals in most of their matches.However their lack of variety can affect them.Most goals are scored only by three of their players.It would be nice to see what this emerging team is capable against Argentina.Iran has scored more goals from set pieces and haven't let long range goals in qualifying.They would be a tough team to resist especially with their attack from wide positions.Nigeria has utilised most of their free kicks opportunity and scored from outside the box more often.They had scored every match in qualifying.Their match against Iran would be good.
The Group G consists of Germany, Portugal, USA, Ghana.This is also a tough group.Germany scored 3 goals or more during qualifying in most of their matches.This is a very good team which is capable of winning the cup.Their match against Portugal is must watch.Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo is one of the problem causers for opponents and also Bruno Alves is good percentage of converting their corner kicks.Their lack of goals from outside the box is a slight concern.Ghana has a good scoring rate.They have displayed a lot of attacking force in qualifying.Their defence might be a concern against Argentina and Portugal.USA has a good record for scoring close range shots during qualifying.Their defence against free kicks is on the lower side.But their placement in group G affects their chance of qualifying.USA's chance of getting point against other teams would be slightly difficult.
The Group H consists of Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea.Belgium is one of the underdogs who has a great chance of winning.Their tight defence display during qualifying would be tough to overcome.They have all round attack and their defence would be difficult for the other teams in group.Algeria has scored lot of goals from wide area which gives them a fighting chance in the tournament.Algeria's early goals would definitely affect the teams.
Russia hasn't let one goal from outside the area.They usually start strong but their difficulty is catching up once they conceded a goal.Their goals from centre wouldn't have much impact on the other teams.South Korea have depended largely on goals from long shots.Their late goals might prove effective against Belgium and Russia.
The first match begins on 12 June at Sao Paulo. Thus the battle for cup begins today.Germany are looking strong and has good chance of winning the cup.The host would also have chance but clearly their are not the favourites.
Defending champions has to work hard to retain the cup.
Let us see what this World Cup has to offer.
The biggest question is whether the champions Spain would be able to retain their crown.The competition is very tough this year for the defending champs.Let us now look how the teams are placed:
The hosts Brazil are in Group A along with Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon. Neymar the Brazilian forward is definitely a player to watch out for in this group.Brazilian team is full of big names such as Hulk ,Jo,Oscar,Dani Alves ,Silva,Marcelo,Luiz ,Paulinho and others.The first match between Brazil and Croatia is a must watch.Croatia packs up a punch with Modric and Rakitic. They are a good team and clearly go to Round of 16,unless and until any upsets caused by Mexico or Cameroon.The teams likely to qualify for next round would most possibly be Brazil and Croatia.
The Group B consists of the defending champions Spain and the runner ups Netherlands.Spain packs up lot of big names and their one touch foot football is a clear entertainer.Netherlands would be hoping to get revenge on the defending champions.Their star studded team consists of Robin Van Persie, Robben and Sneijder.These are the teams that are likely to go into next round.The other two teams in this group are Australia and Chile.
The Group C consists of Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, and Japan.Most likely top 2 in this group would be Colombia and Ivory Coast.This group does not consist of powerhouses of football but it would be great to see if Japan or Greece try to upset these teams. Colombian midfielder Rodriguz would be key for them.Likewise Drogba and Etoó will be players to watch out for Ivory Coast.
The Group D can also be said as Group of Death would be the toughest group for the teams.It consists of Italy, England, Costa Rica and Uruguay.This is the toughest group.All the group members except Costa Rica are former winners.The two time champions Uruguay will be hoping for a fit Suarez.Other key players for them would be Godin, Rios and Jose Maria.They would be hoping to improve their form in the tournament.Costa Rica would be trying to cause an World Cup upset like they did in 1990.England team are strong contenders.Their attacking is very strong and their long way goals would help a lot against Italy.Their main concern would be not to let their lead slip away.Italian team has good defence but the definitely have to protect their weaker right side.They had scored 40% of goals with headers which affects their chance of scoring long shots.
The Group E consists of Switzerland, Honduras, France and Ecuador.Switzerland has the easy way out with their good defence in qualifying matches and their set pieces which can trouble the other teams.Ecuador will definitely find it difficult as all the teams in this group are good against defending headers.France are force to be reckoned with.They are strong from scoring outside the box and also very strong in defence.So the best chances in this group are for France and Switzerland.
The Group F consists of Iran,Argentina,Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Nigeria.Argentina are one of clear favourites in this tournament.Most of their attacks came from the centre and are most likely to top the group.Bosnia and Herzegovina have impressed many in the qualifying where they scored minimum of 3 goals in most of their matches.However their lack of variety can affect them.Most goals are scored only by three of their players.It would be nice to see what this emerging team is capable against Argentina.Iran has scored more goals from set pieces and haven't let long range goals in qualifying.They would be a tough team to resist especially with their attack from wide positions.Nigeria has utilised most of their free kicks opportunity and scored from outside the box more often.They had scored every match in qualifying.Their match against Iran would be good.
The Group G consists of Germany, Portugal, USA, Ghana.This is also a tough group.Germany scored 3 goals or more during qualifying in most of their matches.This is a very good team which is capable of winning the cup.Their match against Portugal is must watch.Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo is one of the problem causers for opponents and also Bruno Alves is good percentage of converting their corner kicks.Their lack of goals from outside the box is a slight concern.Ghana has a good scoring rate.They have displayed a lot of attacking force in qualifying.Their defence might be a concern against Argentina and Portugal.USA has a good record for scoring close range shots during qualifying.Their defence against free kicks is on the lower side.But their placement in group G affects their chance of qualifying.USA's chance of getting point against other teams would be slightly difficult.
The Group H consists of Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea.Belgium is one of the underdogs who has a great chance of winning.Their tight defence display during qualifying would be tough to overcome.They have all round attack and their defence would be difficult for the other teams in group.Algeria has scored lot of goals from wide area which gives them a fighting chance in the tournament.Algeria's early goals would definitely affect the teams.
Russia hasn't let one goal from outside the area.They usually start strong but their difficulty is catching up once they conceded a goal.Their goals from centre wouldn't have much impact on the other teams.South Korea have depended largely on goals from long shots.Their late goals might prove effective against Belgium and Russia.
The first match begins on 12 June at Sao Paulo. Thus the battle for cup begins today.Germany are looking strong and has good chance of winning the cup.The host would also have chance but clearly their are not the favourites.
Defending champions has to work hard to retain the cup.
Let us see what this World Cup has to offer.
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