France won't make it to semifinals and more: World Cup Power Rankings
With World Cup just around the corner, Goal.com came up with some predictions based on national team's recent performances.
Here's their top-5.
1. Brazil
Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Raphinha and Gabriel Jesus - that is the group of attackers Tite has to pick from in Qatar.
That attacking line is the main reason why the Selecao are favourites to lift the trophy, but they also have plenty of experienced heads in both defence and midfield, as well as the Premier League's two best goalkeepers, Alisson and Ederson.
It's tough to look past them as eventual winners.
2. Argentina
Lionel Messi & Co. will have been pretty happy with how April's group-stage draw panned out, as they are slated to face Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.
Messi is back in form for club and country, while Scaloni has fostered a togetherness and spirit within his squad that has the potential to carry them all the way.
3. Germany
The Bundesteam makes the top-3 as Musiala is blossoming into one of the finest young talents in European football, while they possess plenty of experience in the shape of Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gundogan and Joshua Kimmich.
Having been placed in the same group as Spain for the World Cup, the only thing holding them back could be a tough draw in the knockout rounds if they cannot secure top spot.
4. Spain
Winning their Nations League group in the build-up to the World Cup, Luis Enrique's side are in decent shape going into Qatar 2022.
5. France
It has not been a successful year for the reigning champions so far, as France won just one of their six Nations League matches and narrowly avoided relegation from the tournament.
They were beaten twice by Denmark, whom they will meet again in the group-stages in Qatar.
On top of that, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunku are all sidelined with injuries and there's a big question mark over Karim Benzema's fitness as well.
According to Goal.com, the 2018 World Cup title-holders won't make it to the semifinals in Qatar.
❓Who do you think will lift the trophy in December?
Source: Goal.com
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