Introduction
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most popular sporting events in the world, and the 2022 edition will be no different. Football fans from all over the globe will be tuning in to watch their favourite teams battle it out for the coveted title. So, who are the teams to watch out for in 2022? The top five picks for the best football teams in FIFA World Cup 2022 are:
Brazil
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. Out of all the trams in the FIFA World Cup, Brazil is the only team to have played in every single World Cup tournament. Brazil is also the most successful team in the FIFA Confederations Cup, winning four titles: 1997, 2005, 2009 and 2013.
Brazil is currently ranked first in the FIFA world rankings, and have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup,aiming to defend its title in the next World Cup.
Some of Brazil’s most successful players, Pelé, Ronaldo Nazário de Lima, Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, have helped Brazil become one of the most successful teams in football history.
Argentina
In 1930, Argentina participated in FIFA world cup for the first time. Since then, it has played 18 matches. The team has reached the final stage of the tournament three times; in 1930, 1990, and 2014. But unfortunately, they could not win any title till now.
This year’s Argentina squad is one of the best teams ever. The side is blessed with incredible attacking players such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, and Gonzalo Higuain. With an impressive midfield including Javier Mascherano and Pablo Zabaleta, anything is possible for this strong Argentina unit.
Germany
Germany is one of the most successful teams in FIFA World Cup history. They have won the tournament and have been runner-up four times and have reached the semi-finals on eight occasions.
Germany is currently ranked number one in the world by FIFA. They are also the defending World Cup champions who won the 2014 tournament.
Germany has a strong team with many world-class players. Some of their best players are Manuel Neuer, Mesut Özil, Thomas Müller, and Toni Kroos.
Germany is a team to watch out for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They have a strong squad and are aiming to defend their title.
France
France has won the tournament on two occasions, in 1998 and 2018, and have also reached the final on three other occasions, in 2006, 2010 and 2014.
Their squad is packed with world-class players, such as Hugo Lloris, Raphael Varane, Antoine Griezmann and KylianMbappe. This wealth of talent ensures that France are always contenders for the World Cup title.
In recent years, France have been particularly strong in the knockout stages of the World Cup. In 2018, they beat Argentina and Uruguay en route to the final. In 2010, they defeated Spain in the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Germany in the semi-finals.
France are a team with a rich history in the FIFA World Cup. They have won the tournament twice and been runners-up on three occasions. Their squad is packed with world-class players and they always seem to perform well in the knockout stages of the competition.
Portugal
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in international men’s association football competition since 1921.It is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal.
Uruguay
Uruguay have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 13 times and won it twice. They are also the current Copa America champions. Uruguay’s national team is currently ranked 9th in the world by FIFA.
England
England has appeared in the tournament 14 times, with their first appearance coming in 1950. England has reached the semifinals on seven occasions and the finals four times. In 1996, the team’s best finish came in when they won the World Cup on home soil. Ever since, England has failed to make it past the quarterfinals of the World Cup. This includes their disappointing showing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where they were eliminated by Croatia in the Round of 16.
Nonetheless, England is still one of the most successful teams in FIFA World Cup history. They will look to add to their legacy when they compete in Qatar 2022.
Spain
Spain has won the tournament on two occasions. They have also been runners-up on three occasions, and have reached the semi-finals on six occasions. Spain is one of eight nations to have competed in all 21 editions of the World Cup.
Their best performance came in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the final to lift the trophy for the first time since 1964. They had previously been runners-up in 1986 and 1994.
In 1982, Spain’s other World Cup triumph came when they beat West Germany 3-1 in the final. They also reached the semi-finals in 1950, 1962, 1970 and 2018.
As well as being one of the most successful teams in the World Cup, Spain are also one of the most entertaining sides to watch. Their style of play is known as ‘tiki-taka’ – a short passing game that is easy on the eye and very effective.
So there you have it – Spain are one of the best football teams in the world, and they are always worth watching at a World Cup!
Conclusion
After looking at the best football teams in FIFA world cup 2022, it is evident that there are some clear favourites. However, with so many talented teams and players participating, anything could happen. This World Cup is sure to be an exciting one, and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top.