On June 12, the world championship in football started in Brazil. 32 national teams take part in the tournament. Already, some experts single out the main favorites of the World Cup.
Brazil squad
The hosts of the championship are the most titled national team in the world. Five times the captains of the Brazilians raised the world cups over their heads. At the home championship, Brazil is among the top favorites of the championship. This is not accidental, because the team includes a scattering of world football stars. The line of defense is world class names - Dani Alves, Marcelo, David Luis; the support line is also strong, and Neymar, Hulk, Fred and others will act in the attack. The Brazilians are headed by a famous coach, who in 2002 already led the Pentacamps to the championship. Luis Filipe Scolari is one of the most experienced coaches in the world. In addition, we must not forget that the stands will only drive the hosts forward for the trophy, being the twelfth player.
Germany squad
It is no coincidence that the German national team is called the "football machine", because this team is famous for the organization of its game. In every generation of Germans, world-class football players grow up. Many outstanding Germans came to Brazil for the World Cup. Ozil is a global star. This person is capable of creating danger at the gate of any opponent. The middle line is traditionally strong, and the genius of Joachim Loew will help the team design the right game. It should be noted that the last three world championships, the Germans were in the top three teams.
Argentina squad
Much is also expected from the Argentines at the World Cup. A team led by star forwards is able to achieve the best possible result. Many personal fans of Lionel Messi are waiting for the player to prove himself in all his glory in a tournament of the level of the championship of the world. Gonzalo Higuain, who shone in Italy last season, is able to further strengthen the attacking potential of the Argentina national team. Experts admit that the Argentines' main trump card in the tournament may be a stellar line of strikers. At the same time, if the organization of the game in the center of the field and in defense is at the level, then this team can fight for the title of world champion.
Spain squad
The reigning world and European champions do not need a special introduction. Despite the fact that the star line-up is no longer so young, the Spaniards may well claim to the highest places. World and European championship winners remember the taste of victory and have important experience in playing the most decisive matches.
Italy squad
Few people talk about Italians as the main contenders for the championship. However, this has always been the case, but the Italian team is a four-time winner of the world championships. Two years ago, Prandelli's wards were also not among the favorites, but many fans remember how the Euro 2012 tournament ended. The Italians were there in the final. If we say that the Azzurra squadron is undergoing a generational change, and now there are no such stars as Baggio, Totti, Maldini, then it is necessary to bear in mind the fact that there are new very talented and promising players. Andrea Pirlo, being a veteran of the team, is able, with his clever play, to disperse the Italians' attack in such a way that no opponent will find it easy. Italy often starts the tournament weakly, but in the course of the championship it is gaining momentum and the closer the final stage, the stronger the Italians.
Netherlands squad
The national team of the Country of Tulips got a very good team for the World Cup in Brazil. Van Persie, Robben and others are quite capable of making a difference. The organization of the team game is also not lame in the Dutch national team. It will be very interesting to watch this attacking "fun" football team.
