Five Teams to Watch Out for in the 2014 World Cup

With the World Cup just a few months away, many fans are now talking about which teams are most likely to get hold of the trophy by the end of the competition. Heated debates have already started in
the forums about the merits and chances of each team winning the tournament. So let’s take a look at some of the teams we think will be on top of their game this 2014.

Germany

Okay, so it isn’t really surprising that they are first on our list, but what they currently have is certainly one of the most convincing arguments for them being able to pull off another win this year. For one, their lineup from the previous World Cup is mostly intact. And considering that they fared in the 2010 editio9n with that set of players, this is certainly a good thing. Another major plus for their campaign is that their players have an extensive Bundesliga experience under their belts.

Brazil

The host country is also another unsurprising entry here, not only for that fact, but also for the fact that Brazil already has a long history of World Cup wins. And this coming year seems to be no different, as the Brazilians have stocked their lineup with young but experienced players. Add to that the fact that they are going to be aggressive in their campaign, as they don’t want to fail their expecting countrymen.

Nigeria

After having yet another dismal performance in the Cup, the country’s president Goodluck Jonathan infamously proclaimed that the national soccer team will be pulled out from any international competition for the next two years. While the threat was apparently never carried out, it definitely served to deliver the message that Nigeria is dead set in improving their World Cup performance. With young but highly talented players like Dele Adeleye and Lukman Haruna, all the team needs is some serious buildup to become a strong contender.

Costa Rica

The Latin American country nearly landed a qwualifying seat in the 2010 World Cup had it not lost its playoff match against Uruguay. This is why Costa Rica is very eager to show off its capabilities again this year. And for that reason, they have gathered a young but highly skilled roster, led by Esteban Alvarado, who was recently enlisted by AZ Alkarman.

Netherlands

The northern European country is definitely going to be one of the surprises come 2014. The team boasts of several international players in their ranks, including Wesley Snejder and Robben van Persia. They are also undeniably one of the best in international competitions, which says a lot about their chances of clinching the title