FIFA World Cup 2014 & 10 Favourite Players

FIFA WORLDCUP 2014

Introduction:

Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) world cup, one of the oldest and most popular event in the world. On 13th of July 1930, Uruguay hosted the first ever FIFA world cup with the participation of 13 nations. The first ever champion was Uruguay as they beat Argentina by 4-2 in the finals. From that day the tournament achieved tremendous success. The 20th edition of the event is around the corner with 32 nations participating from around the world.


Host:

All time champion Brazil will be hosting the event. Brazil has been champion in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. It is the only team that participated in all the FIFA world cup events and won the cup in four different continents. This is the second time Brazil is hosting a world cup after 1950.

Match Schedule -2014

Groups:

Teams are arranged into eight groups having four teams each. Brazil will be representing ‘Group A’ with Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon. Current champion ‘Spain’ resides in ‘Group B’ with Netherland, Chile and Australia. ‘Group C’ having potential teams including Greece, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire and Japan. ‘Group D’ contains some champion teams, a threat for Spain. These are Italy with four titles on its name, Uruguay who have lifted the trophy twice with Costa Rica and England. ‘Group E’ is having France, the champion for 1998 FIFA world cup with Switzerland, Ecuador and Honduras. The sixth group (F) includes my favorite Argentina with two titles on its name followed by Iran, Bosnia and Nigeria. ‘Group G’ have teams like Germany and Portugal which are considered as big teams with Ghana and USA as well in the group. The final group (H) have Russia, Algeria, Belgium and Korea Republic respectively.
The FIFA world cup is not always about your country, 1/4th of the world covers all the matches of the tournament. What’s more exciting are the star players, key strategies and passion which can bring ultimate success to any team. Here in this blog we will be giving you top 10 stars to be followed in the upcoming World FIFA championship.

10: Eden Hazard

Nation: Belgium

The Belgium squad is very skillful with strong physical abilities. And by knowing the talent of this guy the coach will definitely prepare him to be a game changer which can lead the Belgium team to shine.

9: James Rodriguez

Nation: Columbia

This is the best midpoint player in the team. His speed, Technical ability and strong dribble can really make a difference. His 3 goals in last 15 games should less but his job was to pass the ball to the goal scorers which he is being doing amazingly well.

8: Wayne Rooney

Nation: England

Well, who’s unaware of his name. Wayne Rooney is a popular player with some outstanding skills and with the help of his team mates he can generate a peak of excitement in a game from nowhere.

7: Arjen Robben

Nation: Netherland

Recent club match performances of Arjen Robben made himself considerable for the top players in the FIFA world cup 2014. If he continues his club performances in the big event as well, he is able to get much of your attention.

6: Andres Iniesta

Nation: Spain

The game changer for the last world cup along with Xavi, Fabregas and David Villa. The world will be eyeing on how he continues his form in this world cup.

5: Mario Gotze

Nation: Germany

Now this guy is a tough one to deal with. His dribbling skills are not different then of Messi’s. The team Germany are counting on him as he is expected to show his determination in the mega event as well.

4: Andrea Pirlo

Nation: Italy

The FIFA world cup 2014 is the last time you’ll be seeing him before retirement. He is bit aged but still is a swifter and can still run the marathon for the team, Let’s see what he can display in his last event with all his experience.

3: Neymar

Nation: Brazil

New bird for the Brazil is ready to fly. With the combination of quick legs and ability to keep an eye on the ball until and of course, goal scoring, he could shine for his team and lead to victories.

2: Lionel Messi

Nation: Argentina

The world’s superstar Messi is yet to shine in the world cups as he didn’t really have many games but this time surely he will be the difference maker for Argentina. His skills, support to other team members and abilities have no match. Let’s wait for the classy display from the best one in the game.

1: Cristiano Ronaldo

Nation: Portugal

The current king of goal scoring, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most popular player in the world. His class, aggressiveness and form are at peak as he is the highest goal scorer in the club matches this year. Let’s see what we can expect from such a star.