The countdown to the Qatar World Cup has been a month, and the hot topic of the World Cup has gradually been hyped to the top, such as who can win the final Hercules Cup? And can a series of so-called spells be fulfilled again? These will be the hottest topics for fans and the media. However, because this World Cup is held in winter for the first time, the intensive league has also led to many players being injured, which will directly affect the strength of the national team. Therefore, in order to win the Hercules Cup, in addition to absolute hard power, good or bad luck must also occupy a certain component.
With a month to go before the World Cup begins, favourites are once again ranked, according to the top two are the "South American duo" Brazil and Argentina, followed by defending champions France, and fourth place is a surprise because it is Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. The prediction could have come before Jota's injury and Ronaldo's early departure, otherwise Portugal would not have been able to rank Portugal so high.
It is undeniable that Ronaldo's strength and ability to create miracles, whether in the club or the national team, have the strength to change the game with their own strength. For example, in the European Championship six years ago, I am afraid that everyone would not have thought that Portugal could win the championship, but can it still create miracles after 6 years? Given the overall strength of the Portuguese team today, I am afraid that it will be a little difficult. Not to mention whether Jota is injured or not, Ronaldo is now unable to protect himself, and may even be hidden in the snow to the World Cup, and then directly traded to leave the team.
If the early departure cannot be effectively resolved, Manchester United is not only as simple as suspending Ronaldo for 1 game, it is reported that the team is very likely to hide Ronaldo in the World Cup, and terminate his contract early after the World Cup. If that were the case, Portugal's World Cup prospects would be overshadowed. Although Ronaldo's status in the national team has now declined, and even fans' opinions about him are very large, without Ronaldo, I am afraid that the Portuguese team will not be able to win the title.
The strength of the defending champions France is undoubted, but the "tradition" of infighting in every major competition and the injury of the central midfielder N'Golo Kante have made France's journey in this World Cup not optimistic. However, there are many top stars on three fronts, which also makes the strength of the French team not to be underestimated, as long as it plays normally, it is definitely the favorite to win the championship. Even if it is to face the spell of defending champions to be out of the group stage, anything is meant to be broken, and France will be the terminators as spell makers.
Remember the last time Argentina won the Hercules Cup? That's been a distant 36 years, even more than the vast majority of Messi-loving fans. This World Cup will be Messi's last World Cup, and after already winning the Copa America, Messi is crowned only by the Copa Hercules. And can the stars of this World Cup get their wishes? Or do you leave regrets again and become good memories? Judging from the performance before the World Cup, the Argentine team is very stable and very strong, with Messi as the absolute core, they are definitely the biggest favorites to win this World Cup.
Whether it is the World Cup, the Olympic Games or even the Copa America, as long as Brazil exists, it will be the favorite to win the championship, after all, its strength is in front of us. It's just that for Brazil, it has not reached the top of the world again in 20 years, and it is difficult to even reach the final four of the World Cup. But the last time they won the title was in East Asia, and now that they have moved to West Asia, can Asia once again be a blessing for Brazil? Judging from the current world rankings and the strength of the teams, Neymar is very likely to lead Brazil back to the top of the world, and it is understandable to be the number one favorite to win the title.