Top 10 Teams Most Likely to Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup

All greatest players have won a trophy with their National Team: Il Fenomeno (Ronaldo) won the 2002 World Cup, before him it was Zenidin Zidane with France (1998); and there was the great Maradona in 1986 and of course the greatest of all: Pele with Brazil (3 times! ). Also Christiano Ronaldo with Portugal won the Euro 2016. And there is always "Die Mannschaft" who beat Argentina in last World Cup final. But in Russia it must be Argentina. They have to win, they deserve it. It is a golden generation and they will win it with Messi. I hope Argentina will kick Germany out of the World Cup in the Knock Out stage. Messi with Argentina will be the next World Cup winner

You people mean-mouthing Germany are clueless. The Germans have two things Argentina doesn't: they don't lay down and quit and they play to win when it counts. Argentina can't handle the pressure of a final. They almost always implode emotionally and they cry worse than women when they get beat. That's what I saw in 1990, a final in which they played a negative non-game full of fouling and dirty play (the whole tournament), 2006 and 2010. They behaved a bit better in 2014. They are not a mentally strong team. Germany is.

Germany consistently go further than any other team. In their 18 world cups they've made it to the final 4 a total of 13 times, they've been in final match 8 times, winning it on 4 occasions. Their average placing is third, higher than Brazil's fourth. And although they've missed 2 tournaments (1930, 1950) they've never failed to qualify. They were banned from the 1950 edition, and couldn't afford to send a team in 1930.

All Victory since new coach, Many great young player and playing as a team. Gabriel Jesus will keep kicking ass and Neymar too. Not to mention Coutinho has been improving a lot too (He score an amazing goal against Argentina in qualifiers). Douglas Costa is about to hit his peak, Casemiro is too, and best defense and offense in qualifier in South America. Literally they have been killing it the last year or so

From the ashes will rise the towering "inferno". So shall Brazil will rise from the humiliating agony of defeat to the triumphant thrill of victory. This is only possible if the team remains discipline, cohesive, excellent team-work, individual superb skills and ultimately believe in blessings from heaven above, Almighty GOD.

Pogba, considering his beautiful form at Juve, will strongthen their growing midfield alongside Matuidi. Zouma is the defender to watch followed by their first choice Center Back Varane. Obviously Martial, the press just can't stop raving on about his majestic play at Old Trafford and partnered with Griezmann and Benzema Les Bleu's attacking force will reign supreme. Our shot stopper Lloris is a great keeper who consistently outsmarts opposition strikers. Backtrack to France's friendly vs Germany and you can watch 1998 World Cup champion Deschamps leading his country to dominate possession and restrain the German attack. That was less than two weeks ago and just shows how what France are capable of.

England has got a bunch of young players and a very trustworthy front line featuring Vardy, Kane, Lallana etc. Although their Euro campaign was disappointing, until 2018, their youngsters will have gained experience and the English team will contain a lot of talent. Firing Hodgson was a crucial move, since he didn't make correct use of the awesome players he had in his arsenal, and with a new coach, England may have a lot of chances to lift the World Cup trophy. However, I believe that a new goalkeeper must also be found, since Joe Hart isn't at his top shape, and by moving to Torino, his performances will worsen.

They actually have a good team, and aren't based around a single player, unlike Portugal (Cristiano Ronaldo), Argentina (Messi, though other players are pretty good), England (Harry Kane), Egypt (Mo Salah), Uruguay (Luis Suarez), Croatia (Luka Modric to a degree), Wales (yes, they failed to qualify but Gareth Bale is pretty much their star player) and Brazil (Neymar, who honestly needs an asskicking). If they can put egos aside, Belgium are a very strong force and will need that going into a game with France next. I wouldn't put it past them to lose to whoever wins out of England vs Croatia, but it'd be unlikely.

All your negative comments about Portugal team is questionable and not valid. There are haters out there. I am wondering why? This team has fought hard and has been very strong the last 10 to 12 years. They've gone to the quarters, semis, and finals. They have won the Euro 2016. Why for example Italy, which is my background, is favoured to win. They had so many failed attempts and coaching has been dismal. Contes style of coaching Azzurri doesn't work! I am tired of the defensive strategy that they implement without a true plan of attack. Pirlo was a great set piece. But he is gone. Buffon is getting old.

The team that played best football at the EURO2016 but at their own demise fell short against Portugal. If they have played their game that game they would have won the tournament. Amazing midfield and some of the most young talents in the world yet being introduced to the A team.

They are in the top 4, how is this not higher? I hope they win against England. This is a team I turned from hating to loving. They sucked in 2014 and had the worst goalie ever, I even booed them off my T.V. for playing like trash. Now they improved so much and can play really badass now,one of the best teams currently.

Mexico has a real chance to win, if not go far, in the next world cup. Many new young players are bringing new skills to the table. They are starting to establish a playing style, and are dominating matches. Jesus Manuel Corona, Carlos Vela, Jonathan Dos Santos, Guardado, and Hector Moreno are the backbone of the Mexico National Team, and all play in some of the biggest leagues in Europe. They only lack a real world class striker, sorry Javier Hernandez isn't that, yet.

Mexico has a possibility to win the 2018 fifa world cup. Mexico main key player in the 2018 world cup are C.Vela, Hirving Lozano, Oribe Peralta, Moises Munoz, CHICHARITO, Rafa Marquez, Andres Guardado, Gio Dos Santos, and many more. The main reason that Mexico got disqualify in the 2014 fifa world cup against Netherlands is that the Dutch make a fake dive that cause a penalty and Mexico got eliminated.

I don't think Sweden will win but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a boss on the pitch. And Sweden has never won a World Cup before. trust me. They made it to the finals once and lost 5-2 (lost to Brazil)

Sweden have never won a World Cup. They're decent but definitely need some work.

Ah no! Group A : Netherlands France Sweden * rest of teams are not good. But only two teams can pass on

Russian hooligans become more notorious at home. So Russian team can also become more successful at home, I think they can at least make through quarter finals

I'll be surprised if they get out of the group stages. Okay, they might get a fixed group like Brazil in 2014 (proven, look it up), but they'll still manage to mess it up

Personally, I think Russia will loose in the round of 16, nothing against them, but I don't think their good enough yet.

Spain will win because in 2010 they one an they might have messed. up in 2014 world cup but they won't this time. But also iniesta is the best on SPAIN.

They're aging too quickly. They actually have a lot of players left from the 2010 squad.

Spain is a good team but I think their defense has to work harder.

I love the Netherlands I've watched the 2014 FIFA while there on vacation and we were rooting for them. I'm from Israel and our soccer teams are nowhere near those in Europe and South America, so I've always stuck to Holland. Robben and Van Persie or some of the best players out there.

I am a Germany fan all the way but I truly believe that Holland is the single team that hasn't won a World Cup, that really, really deserves it. If Germany (or my second favorite, Poland) doesn't win, I hope Netherlands wins it. They are strong with Arjen Robben and Van Persie.

Their sub-20 team shows promise as they won their South American cup, beating rivals like Argentina and Brazil. There's promise of these young guys rising up to fill in some of the roles 2 years from now. Suarez, arguably the best striker in the world, will ultimately be giving his last shot this World Cup

I think France will struggle against Uruguay in the quarter-finals because of their defense...Uruguay can go all the way in my opinion.

I think they'll be second they're already in top of the list.

They would probably make the barefoot excuse like they did in 1950

I think Iran has a chance of beating England and Spain, but not Germany and Brasil, even do we almost tied the game with Argentina in the 2014 World Cup.

Although Iran are out of the world cup but at least their dedication,team work and skills were amazing and they were inches away from destroying Portugal.This makes me really proud of Iran.They are a good team in my opinion.

Pretty strong but they couldn't do it they tied against portugal

Well on best day Poland can beat anyone my Heart tells me they can win it all but my mind say top 4 would be fair. Whole team works hard and Lewandowski just wraps it up for them 1 men can't do it by himself. Poland has few unpolished diamonds on bench that can shine during world cup.

I believe in miracles. They can win. In the Euro Cup 2016 the were a penalty kick away from quarter or semi-finals. I don't remember. I think they can get to the top. People will see that they are better than most people think. The team is excelling so we have a chance

Bet Korea DPR 3-1 and have strong team could shock the world and could become the Asian Costa Rica.

I think they'll qualify, and might really surprise a European nation

This is Buffon's last World Cup (I'm hoping that he reconsiders and plays for another 10 years). If this is going to truly be him end I want to see him go out as a champion. We just need better strikers. That is our only problem at this point. Here's hoping that Balotelli keeps up his form and continues to grow and improve.

Since Italy finally has a formidable attack with players like Belotti, Insigne, Immobile, and others, I think they have a real chance at winning the World Cup. Buffon is in great form, Italy's midfield is still one the best in the world, and their defense will be unstoppable with the likes of Chiellini, Bonucci, and Barzagli.

Forza Azzurri!

They failed to qualify because they we're in the group with Portugal and Switzerland. They're so unlucky.

"They have never been to a world cup". Canada did appear in the 1986 world cup, but were eliminated in the group stage. Canada can't win because they were eliminated in the qualifiers.

Football/soccer just isn't one of Canada's strong points. They're already good at other sports such as Ice Hockey anyways.

They're too nice to beat anyone. Beating someone would just make them cry. And by the way, other commenter, they have been to a World Cup

They played amazingly this last FIFA without there best player, they'll surely win this coming next one.

Colombia have chance to win they are becoming more talented day by day. They also deserved the bronze in centenario 2016. James Rodriguez, Bacca and Ospina are the stars of Colombia.

Go James Rodriguez!
He is a great player, and I think he could give Colombia victory even without Radamel Falcao!

Their unique style and dominance of the ball sets them apart. Now with experience, they might peak at the right time. A new coach with a different style will make them unpredictable and difficult to defend tactfully. The team is very balanced and they play as a team and adapt to the circumstances as the play unfolds. It seems that they all pass and seldom make mistakes. The Goalie has matured and plays for the best team Barcelona and now that they have won a tournament and they believe they can beat anyone. Most of the players have played in Europe and for the top teams, and since most of the South America teams are good unlike Europe who have too many teams that are not to par with the power house teams as Germany, England, Portugal, Spain, France and they don't usually get to play each other.

This country deserves the chance, they've been doing a great job with new players they will sooner will get to the top near to Costa Rica.