World Cup 2022: Top 5 Teams and the Best Players

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is not just a showdown of the best national teams but a battle royale of the best players as well. Now that the tournament is just around the corner, we can’t help but to compare and contrast the top teams and players in the World Cup. 

In this piece, we will list down the top five teams and their best players. Let’s take a look at the items that made the cut.

The Top Teams

Brazil

The Selecao is jam-packed with formidable athletes in all of its corners. The likes of Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, and Neymar make up what is considered to be the best national team in the world. 

A lot of football betting fans would agree that Brazil holds a huge significance even in the world of betting. Place your wager on the World Cup betting odds 2022 to support Brazil.

Belgium

Belgium is ranked the number one national football team in the world ranking of FIFA in 2021. Now that the era of the “Golden Generation” is coming to a close, Kevin de Bruyne is still the man in charge of this team’s success.

Argentina

Since the era of the legendary Diego Maradona, Argentina has never reclaimed the title of the World Cup. Tasked with bringing Lionel Messi his first World cup title, Argentina was preparing vigorously to not let their rival Brazil claim the highly coveted prize.

France

The France national team is the current bearer of the World Cup title and they are determined not to let it give away. The pair of Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe is leading the charge for the team. If you are an amateur bettor, you can support France in the World Cup betting odds 2022.

England

England has had a difficult journey in the past few years, however, they maintained a strong record in the recent major competitions. The Harry Kane-led squad was one of the finalists at the 2018 edition of the World Cup in Russia and also a contender at the 2021 European Championship.

The Best Players

Lionel Messi

Who knows that in his debut for Argentina in 2004, he will be the best football player of his generation? The 35-year-old athlete has received several Golden Boot awards and has now announced his retirement from playing.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Next to Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo was considered the most popular athlete in the world with billion followers on various social media platforms. However, despite being an essential member of the Portugal team, his magic has waned over time due to several club football issues.

Kylian Mbappe

At the young age of 19 years old, Mbappe was instrumental in the success of France winning the 2018 World Cup. Known for his incredible speed and agility, Mbappe is often compared to the Brazilian legend Pele who is his predecessor in the title for being the youngest player who has scored the most goals in a World Cup final match.

Kevin De Bruyne

Being considered the best midfielder in the world, his runs on the pitch are regarded as among the most striking moments in the world of football. Along with teammate Rumelu Lukaku, De Bruyne has helped the team win several international tournaments several times. 

Neymar

Neymar is one of the three top players of the French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain along with Messi and Mbappe. While he shares the spotlight with the other two at the PSG, when he was playing for his national team Brazil, he is the sole star of the squad. Will he showcase his footballing theatrics at the World Cup? Who knows?

Conclusion

The upcoming Qatar World Cup is a huge opportunity for the players to put their best feet forward, literally, for their national teams. While there is no shortage of footballing talents in the World Cup, the items that we mentioned are enough of an indicator that this edition is one of the most memorable ones. 

Now that you know the best teams and players in the tournament, you can choose the one that you will back up in the World Cup betting odds 2022.