No other nation has been as successful at the World Cup as Brazil: With five World Cup titles under its belt and having taken part in every edition of the marquee event, Brazil is set on writing history once more. The seleção has its tickets booked for Qatar and will be competing for its sixth title at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Two decades have passed since the South American nation’s last win at the tournament. Could this year be the year to end the drought?
A history of football legends
The Brazilian football team has long written football history. They weren’t just part of the 13 teams in the inaugural World Cup in 1930, they have also been in every edition of the international tournament since. Over the years, Brazil has produced a whole slew of legendary players that went down in history. A young legend-in-the-making, Pelé, who is now considered to be one of the best football players (if not the best player) of all time, made his first appearance at the 1958 World Cup and took home the trophy. As one of only two teams to win back-to-back tournaments, Brazil’s side came out at the top at the next event in 1962 for their second win.
The 1970 World Cup was one for the history books, with Brazil’s squad consisting of a legendary roster, which many believe was the best World Cup team ever. Boasting top players such as Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Gérson, Tostão, and Rivelino alongside legend Pelé, Brazil’s side claimed the title a third time. Many more star players and two more World Cup titles in 1994 and 2002 followed, from Sócrates, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho to today’s superstar Neymar Jr. However, over the past two decades the sixth World Cup win has seemed out of reach. This year, Tite’s team is as strong as ever and motivated to go all the way.
2022: Brazil set as favorites for the win
The FIFA World Cup 2022 could be when the tides finally turn. Coach Tite is traveling to the Middle Eastern state of Qatar with an incredibly strong and motivated squad, boasting some of the best players in the world. Superstar striker Neymar Jr. will return to the pitch and do his magic scoring goals, while one of the world’s best goalkeepers, Alisson Becker, will be guarding Brazil’s net in the back. Up-and-coming star player Vinícius Júnior as well as Richarlison and Raphinha and more will be a force on the field opponents will fear.
With such a strong squad, Brazil’s side breezed through the qualifiers and friendly fixtures with excellent performances and came out at the top in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. It’s therefore no surprise Brazil is currently a heavy favorite for Group G and the entire tournament. Looking at the odds published online, bookmakers agree Brazil will be the team to watch at the FIFA World Cup. The platforms with the best betting sites reviews by experts offer the best odds throughout their catalog of sports events and update their odds constantly to reflect current events on and off the pitch. Brazil is currently listed as the number one favorite for the tournament, ahead of defending champion France and neighboring Argentina. Could this be the year for Brazil to finally claim its sixth title?
Brazil has been drawn alongside Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon in Group G. According to the World Cup schedule, Brazil’s first match will take place on November 25 against Serbia. Tite’s team will be playing the Swiss on November 29 and will face off against Cameroon on December 3. Experts have little doubt Brazil will make it through the group phase without any significant trouble. But whether they will be able to end the drought and take home the trophy once more remains to be seen. Brazil is not the only team flying to Qatar with a strong squad, as the reigning champions from France are coming back in full force after a successful qualifiers run with a promising team. Argentina also has its hat in the ring. This year could be world star Lionel Messi’s last chance to clinch a world title.
As usual, though, the FIFA World Cup is always in for a surprise. Brazil’s side is motivated, ready, and looking strong, but at the World Cup, anything is possible. By December 18, 2022, we will know, if the seleção will finally win its sixth world title after a two-decade-long drought.
