TOP 10 Countries Most Likely to Win the 2014 FIFA World

 10. PORTUGAL

Portugal is an experienced team and their stars Christiano Ronaldo alongside other key players such as Pepe , Bruno Alves and Fábio Coentrão .The Portuguese national team could win the cup .It is also ranked well as the 4^th on the latest FIFA World ranking.
9. HOLLAND

Netherland have a great squad with talented players  such as Robin Van Persie and Wesley Sneijder. The Netherlands reached  in World Cup finals  as Europe’s  top scorer alongside Gremany.
They are also the 2010 South Africa runners-up.
8. BELGIUM

Belgium national football team have appeared 11 times in World Cup tournaments, Red devils  have done an amazing campaign to qualify for 2014 World Cup tournament  as they topped  their group .
Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Toby Alderweireld are emerging   stars who can surprise many in this coming  World Cup.
7. FRANCE

France National football  team known as ‘Les bleus’ may make it to final, they won the tournament in 1998 and beaten by Italy in the final(2006).
They are now hoping they can make it again as their Slogan said ’’Impossible is not a French Word’’

6.ITALY

Squadra Azzurra won four World Cup titles and two runners-up and the fact that they were qualified unbeaten will certainly make them confident in World Cup finals. Italy turns up in big tournaments could make it to the final.
Their Coach Cesare Prandelli was quoted saying their attractive football speaks volume to results. So, the team may practice what their coach preach and become the next World Champions.
5.ARGENTINA

Lionel Messi will lead Argentinian squad in the world cup and could do better than 2010 in which according to many analysts didn’t do his best contrary to his  amazing performance in Barcelona . Javier Mascherano and Angel Di Maria will also carry hope for the South American squad.
4. URUGUAY

Uruguayan national football team are 7^th on the latest FIFA ranking which is could put them among favorites. Luis Suares, Liverpool player is the key and carries hopes in the South American squad.
The fact that they finished fourth in 2010 and won Copa America explains the reason they are in the upcoming World Cup 10 ten favorites.

3. Germany

The fact Germany qualified for World Cup 2014 without any defeat in their group proves their excellent performance which could boost the chances for becoming the champions. According to FIFA, Germany are third placed on all time world football ranking with three World Cup triumphs behind Brazil on five and Italy on 4.Players such as incredible keeper Manuel Neuer   will play a key role in their upcoming World Cup performance.

2. SPAIN

The last world Cup winners are also favorites which is not a surprise to football fans and analysists.According to the latest FIFA ranking Spain are number one.
Although teams in their group are also good, the defending champions will likely perform to their best to retain the most prestigious cup.

1. Brazil

Brazil are likely to be the 2014 World Cup champions based on a number of factors: la seleçao is the host and Brazil is a greatest country in football, it needs no introduction for football lovers around the world.  Brazilian soccer fans who are known for their football passion,they  expect nothing but the victory.
Jose Marian Marin, president of Brazilian foot was quoted saying:”If we win the world cup, we will go to heaven” however he added”If we lose we will go to hell.”The team has also put more efforts on preparation by playing friendly matches with their global competitors.