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The Surprise World Cup goes on to the next round. The quarterfinals are coming and some favorites are still in the race. t-online.de explains who has the greatest final chances.
Germany, Spain, Argentina and Portugal were favorites and co-favorites before the World Cup. In addition, Poland was sometimes very exchanged – because before the tournament, the team was Robert Lewandowski at eighth place in the world rankings, ahead of England and Uruguay. All failed at the start of the tournament in Russia and had to go home. The World Cup trophy is made up of other teams. A finalist comes from the "heavy branch" in France, Belgium, Uruguay and Brazil. The other finalists are Croatia, Russia, Sweden and England between them.
Finalist A (France, Uruguay, Brazil, Belgium)
France
The group phase of the "Tricolor Team" was marked by a strong offensive defensive and effective. France allowed little, especially the defensive boss Raphaël Varane and Six N 'Golo Kanté stood out. In the round of 16, they defeated an Argentinian offense whose individual quality could be the highest of the tournament.
Golo Kante (r) makes life difficult for Lionel Messi. (Source: imago)
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Even though France conceded three goals, there was virtually no big chance. Through their own game of change, Didier Deschamps' team was a fire hazard. But as open as Argentina will not be an opponent of the French. France is favorite for the quarter-final against Uruguay, but in a possible semifinal against Brazil, she could be in tactical delicacy
Uruguay
Uruguay disappointed against the United States. Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but in a duel with Russia Portugal, the "Urus" were fully there. With an incredibly strong defense that leaves little chance at play, Uruguay is hard to beat. On the front, however, the team is heavily dependent on Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. There are still too many creative impulses from the midfield.
Cavani's injury to Portugal put the PSG striker out of training. His bet against France is likely, but not sure. At 100 percent it will be difficult. For opponents like France or Brazil, there is a lack of individual quality. The Uruguayan collective should go beyond itself. Difficult, but not impossible.
Brazil
Only against Switzerland, Brazil manufactured springs. Otherwise, the "Selecao" was in excellent shape and convinced against different systems. Philippe Coutinho and Neymar are in great form and their defense with goalkeeper Alisson is strong. Brazil had good answers to the Mexican pressure phase at the start of the match.
Unlike four years ago, the team is more compact and, above all, more tactically defensive disciplined. What Brazil showed in friendly against Germany in March is impressively demonstrated by Brazil at this World Cup. If you can withstand attacks from the Belgian team, there are plenty of opportunities in the counterattack. Against Mexico showed Neymar and Co., that they can switch as well.
Belgium
The "golden generation" of Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard walked supremely and without loss of points in the group phase. Against Japan went to Belgium as a big favorite in the game and has presented itself as well. However, at the beginning of the second half, the "Red Devils" were brought back to earth. However, they pbaded the character test and won.
Last minute: Belgian players celebrate 3-2 against Japan (Source: imago)
The Belgian offensive can Without a doubt, she competes with any team.When she gets the space, her speed and accuracy of adjustment make her hard to stop, but on the defensive he hapts. offensive football, but then we'll let them in. We are trying to minimize that and we need to improve that, "said Toby Alderweireld a week ago," There was not enough to do against Japan, for Brazil, you have to be on top, if you want continue
Finalist B (Croatia, Russia, Sweden, England)
Croatia
After the group stage, Croatia was considered co-favorite of the title, but Croatia struggled with the compact Danes and Zlatko Dalic 's team was the only one on penalties, especially Luka Modric put in an important signal, after failing in the overtime point, he took responsibility for the shots on goal and s'.
Individual quality is high, especially in midfield The center with Modric, Rakitic and Brozovic / Kovacic is the centerpiece of "Kockasti" BUT: Apart from Ante Rebic and the back Ivan Strinic, most players lack speed. Ardien Danijel Subasic looked unlucky against Denmark. Nevertheless, Croatia has good chances for other matches because of tactical discipline and the supposed easiest opponent.
- Final chances: 40%
Russia
The biggest surprise of the quarter-finals is the hosts of the World Cup. The win over Spain was a good team effort with mental strength on penalties. Driven by his own fans, the team grew up after doubts and moved on after a volatile group phase in the second round.
Against offensive teams like Saudi Arabia or Spain, Russia could lock itself on its own penalty area. Golovin switch. Even via the standards, World Cup hosts are dangerous. But against strong and defensive teams, Russia struggles and shows little creativity to win opportunities. So he has failed in Uruguay and also against Croatia, so it is very difficult.
Sweden
Next to Russia, the Scandinavians are the surprise of the World Cup. The group winners in a team with Mexico and Germany, then the knockout round of the last sixteen in Switzerland. Sweden has amazed all viewers, especially theirs. But they are confident and show it too. Led by defense boss Andreas Granqvist, the defense is very compact and leaves little chance
Emil Forsberg (left) Celebrates his winning goal with Mikael Lustig. (Source: imago)
At the top, the Swedes are rather minimalist. They have little chance, but they use them constantly. After disappointing against South Korea, Emil Forsberg is also in good shape. Almost every attack in the switching game goes over it. However, apart from the counter-attack or the throw-away, Sweden rarely comes dangerously in front of the opposing goal. This could be fatal against England. The end of the semi-finals is probably over.
England
"The return of football" came after the thriller penalty against Colombia by Spartak Stadium in Moscow. The greatest trauma of English football had been overcome. The young team of coach Gareth Southgate is among the last eight teams and convinces with tactical variability and discipline. Goalkeeper Harry Kane is in the best shape and leads the team in a credible way.
And the English have not yet put all the talent on the ground. Whether Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford or Dele Alli. They could not always find their best form. If the "Three Lions" catch a very good day and all the players are in shape, they can compete with any opponent. The only drawback: the team has never played zero in this tournament. That would give more confidence to the defensive
But what do you think? Who will win the world title?
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