The 2018 World Cup is just around the corner and the 32 teams that will compete in the tournament have been finalized. In this article, we will explore the groups and teams that will be participating in the World Cup, focusing on the following three key areas:
1. The Favorites
2. The Underdogs
3. The Dark Horses
The Favorites:
The favorites to win the World Cup are often the teams that have a history of success and a strong roster of players. This year, the favorites are Germany, Brazil, Spain, and Argentina. Germany is the defending champion and has a team that is full of talented players, including Toni Kroos, Mesut Ozil, and Thomas Muller. Brazil has a strong squad led by Neymar, while Spain has a dynamic midfield with Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is always a strong contender in the tournament.
The Underdogs:
The underdogs are the teams that may not have a history of success but have the potential to make a deep run in the tournament. This year, the underdogs include Iceland, Egypt, and Costa Rica. Iceland shocked the world by making it to the quarterfinals of the 2016 European Championships and will look to continue their success in the World Cup. Egypt has one of the best players in the world, Mohamed Salah, and will look to make their mark on the tournament. Costa Rica made it to the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup and will look to replicate that success this year.
The Dark Horses:
The dark horses are the teams that are not necessarily favorites but have the potential to surprise everyone and make a deep run in the tournament. This year, the dark horses include Belgium, Portugal, and Uruguay. Belgium has a talented squad led by Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne and will look to make a deep run in the tournament. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, won the European Championships in 2016 and will look to add a World Cup trophy to their collection. Uruguay has a strong team led by Luis Suarez and will look to make a deep run in the tournament.
