subject: Football Bloopers - The World Cup Of Football [print this page] Countless people, including myself are starting to look forward to the world cup of football. The question many people are contemplating is who is likely to be victorious in the tournament? In this article, I give my own viewpoint on this subject and go over some of the likely contenders (teams) who could win.
The world cup finals are being scheduled in Germany and it guarantees to be a very thrilling and amusing event. The tournament which only takes place every four years is in my opinion the greatest sporting event which takes place. It means everything to all of the players participating as well as to the supporters.
Potential winners of the football world cup
Germany
The hosts Germany are always a big threat in the world cup and have an excellent record in the tournament. The team seems to reach a high point at just the right time and as they are playing on home soil, they must have a very good chance. I personally think though that Germany will be defeated in the quarter finals. I believe that their best player is Micheal Ballack.
France
The French team have had an outstanding decade and still offer some of the greatest players in the world. Players like Henry can turn a game in an instant and he is just one of a few I could refer to.
France should do well but I do not believe that they have a lot to win the competition.
Holland
I must say that Holland is one team which I love to watch playing football. They address the game in the right way and their fans make it a very vivid occasion.
Despite having many best players, Holland always seem to flatter to deceive and this could well be the case this year.
If my home team of England does not win the world cup, I would love to see the Dutch lift the trophy.
Spain
Spain in a way is very much comparable to Holland in that they always seem to fall short despite having many superb players.
On their day the Spanish team can beat the best in the world and should come close this year.
I personally think that Spain will be defeated in a penalty shoot out since this is what normally happens to them.
Portugal
After just being unable to win the European football championship, Portugal with their Brazilian manager Scolari will be wishing to improve in the world cup. It came as quite a shock when Greece beat them in the Finals two years ago and this defeat might play on their minds when the pressure is on.
England
Being from England myself, I am certainly hoping that my home nation can lift the trophy again since our last win way back 1966.
England definitely has sufficient talent in the team however something always seems to go wrong.
Wayne Rooney has the potential of being the best player at the world cup and if he can stay healthy, England will have a great chance of winning.
I personally believe that the English will be defeated in the semi-finals.
Italy
The Italians have a number of superb footballers but my only concern for them is that they do not always play as a team.
I believe that they could have won a lot more tournaments over the last twenty years but I do not think that they will win this year.
Brazil
Brazil is by far and away the finest team in the tournament. This is my suggestion for the team which should win the Fifa world cup:
To triumph in the tournament you need something a little bit unique and Brazil certainly has that.
The only way I can see them not winning is if they have a bad run of injuries or a string of red cards. Although both of these are extremely unlikely.
I hope you will all appreciate viewing the world cup as much as I will, so lets sit back and enjoy this summer of football.
