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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51484 Posts
Last Edited: 2022-11-14 19:07:33
November 13 2022 16:38 GMT
#1

The World Cup 2022 Power Rank


Time for the most accurate Power Rank out there for all things Football brought to you by me & this year i brought in help from Sneirac, for some non bias German opinions!

No Chance?

32-20
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Saudi Arabia

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Tunisia

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Australia

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Costa Rica

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Qatar

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Iran

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Ecuador

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Morocco

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Cameroon

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United States of America

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Ghana

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Canada

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Poland

Outsiders?

19-11
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Wales

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Japan

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Serbia

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Mexico

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South Korea

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Senegal

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Uruguay

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Switzerland

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Croatia

The Contenders

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Belgium - Last change for this generation of Belgium talent that burst onto the scene in 2016 when they became the number 1 ranked side according to FIFA. Roberto Martinez will get one more chance a long with the likes of Eden Hazard, De Bruyne and Lukaku you would think to finally achieve the goal of winning a major tournament with this talented squad. They will need a bit of luck, but if they get that luck, they could be a danger.

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Denmark - This team just continues to surprise, their form is remarkable, they made the top 4 in the previous European Championships, taking England all the way to Extra Time. Eriksen is back after his horrible incident to lead them into Qatar where if they play like they have been doing the past 2 years, they are going to cause upsets, they beat France twice this year already....

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Portugal - This squad is arguably the best squad of the tournament, Portugal is producing a lot of talented footballers right now, however i feel most of this talent is in the forward areas and could be undone defensively. With Ronaldo leading the line still at the age of 37 this could also be a problem with how the game is played in Qatar, but also could be the reason they win the competition. If the attacking talent take hold of the ball and fire on all cylinders, Portugal could well win this World Cup, but if they don't i see them getting exposed by an all-round side, add in they have a tough route to the final, all be it, we could have a Ronaldo vs Messi World Cup Final....we couldn't could we?

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Germany - I am probably overrating the Germans here, but its a World Cup, they know how to win them, they are programmed to perform well in this competition as well, so they get the nod here. They have finally started a decent rebuild with a good coach in Hansi Flick and a well-mixed squad of young hungry players with sprinkles of experience with players like Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer helping out. If Flick finally gets his players to click in this tournament, they will be a danger, but they might lack goals, that is there only issue on paper, if they fix that they will go far, the flip side is, they could fail to make it out of their group, again, if they can't fix that issue.

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Argentina - This is the best Argentinean squad in a long time for me, probably since that of 2002, they have match winners sprinkled through the squad, they have some young decent defenders which they haven't had imo again since 2002 and have a strong midfield with the likes of Parades and De Paul. Add in the fact this is Messi last World Cup, he is found some good form this season with PSG, could he go out with that World Cup, this is the best chance for sure.

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England - 4th in Russia, followed up with second place in the European Championships, while they have hit a blip in form, they still should compete fairly well and could reignite their form in the tournament. The squad is littered with offensive talent but there might be glaring holes if the defensive lines, but if Southgate lets the handbrake off and lets them attack, there is a lot of talent in this squad, and they could go far with another kind bracket on paper at least.

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Netherlands - Louis Van Gaal has rejuvenated this Dutch squad and it looks rather balanced with some stand out young talent through the midfield and forward areas, add in they are in good form both as a team and individually in their domestic leagues, they could go all the way with a bit of luck as they could struggle scoring in the biggest games, but they definity are one of the form sides going into this competition.

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Spain - This Spanish squad is looking much better than the previous outing in Russia, they do lack goal scorers which is why they are so low here. They have a very talented midfield, with generational talents of Gavi and Pedri ready to take the world by storm, but they have not got anyone to pass too it feels like? The defense has gotten worse since Ramos has gone and their keepers worry me as well. We all know Spain will have most of the ball when they play vs anyone, that is the style they have made famous since 2008, but they do not have David Villa or Fernando Torres up front anymore so i feel they will come up short.

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France - A recent blip in form, but on paper they are still an exceptional side, Mbappe keeps on getting better (even if his ego might be out of control!) and add in FIFA Balon D'or winning Benzema alongside him, if they can supply them and create chances, they will be very hard to stop. No Ngolo Kante in the midfield will be a miss, but they have emerging talents Fofana, Camavinga and Tchouameni they surely will be fine. The only way France lose, is if they infamously beat themselves....again.

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Brazil
- My favourites are the South America flair machine that is Brazil, Tite has them playing some terrific football, with some very inform players such as Vini Jr and Neymar to name a few. The squad has some exceptional leaders in the squad with Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Dani Alves and Neymar to show the way for the new stars such as Bruno, Rodrygo, Antony and co. They have only lost once since November 2019, to Argentina in the Copa America final, can they reclaim their throne as the greatest footballing side in the World? I think they can, Qatar conditions will suit Brazil and their players also.


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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51484 Posts
Last Edited: 2022-11-13 16:40:11
November 13 2022 16:39 GMT
#2
Feel free to post your Power Ranks and we can see who can come close to the clear winning Power Rank of mine and Sneriac's

I had a hard time splitting Netlerlands and Spain thats for sure, but Brazil and France on paper at the top end should be about right, Croatia i may have harshly treated as well.
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DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
November 13 2022 17:43 GMT
#3
I'm going to make an early, probably stupid, call that Spain don't make it out of groups. Would also swap Wales and Iran in the outsider categories.

1. France
2. Brazil
3. Portugal
4. Denmark
5. Argentina
6. Netherlands
7. Belgium
8. Uruguay
9. England
10. Senegal
32. Australia
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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51484 Posts
November 13 2022 18:49 GMT
#4
Yeah Iran had some interesting games recently, but i feel the Pulisic's and Bale's going to prove to big of a task for them.

Senegal as well all determine on Mane's fitness, if he plays all 3 group games then they will be a threat, if not they aint scoring.
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plasmidghost
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgium16168 Posts
November 13 2022 22:05 GMT
#5
Y'all are gonna look silly when Japan beats the US in the finals
Yugoslavia will always live on in my heart
KobraKay
Profile Joined March 2010
Portugal4231 Posts
November 14 2022 11:24 GMT
#6
I will need a few days for a top10 but im seeing brazil france and argentina to go far, while england and portugal will disappoint.

Would love for Argentina to win to crown Messi's legendary career in the best way possible but still think ita between brazil and france for this one.
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sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18407 Posts
November 14 2022 13:44 GMT
#7
Go go Japan! Beat Europe once again!
Laurens
Profile Joined September 2010
Belgium4541 Posts
November 14 2022 13:48 GMT
#8
Belgium to win their group and then go out vs Spain or Germany.
And still they will keep Martinez as coach.

PS: I appreciate the power ranking but the article could really do with some spelling/grammar checking.
Sermokala
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States13926 Posts
Last Edited: 2022-11-14 22:04:35
November 14 2022 22:03 GMT
#9
Its really hard to argue against the incredible attack Brazil can put together this year but I got to say Argentina. The old man is the greatest attacking midfielder in the world now and the squad is 100% committed to him and the shirt. They will probably break the record for the longest streak without a defeat in competition pretty early and they've more than got the talent to go up against anyone.

I don't know none of the European teams really impress me the way that the south Americans do this year. France being a team of superstars can always just win the whole thing but spain I don't think has the strikers Germany is rebuilding for 26 and belgium just seems to be too late to the party. Portugal is the hardest team for me to really judge but I do not like their defence or their goalie and their dependence on a 37 year old Ronaldo between his recent form and recent comments in the attack just seems to be a recipe for disaster.

If I would bet I would say canada senegal denmark and cameroon to make it out of their groups as underdogs.
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sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18407 Posts
November 15 2022 07:20 GMT
#10
Germany's midfield is so strong, what do Brazil have in that area? Yes their forwards are great but you need midfield to win
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany6928 Posts
November 15 2022 10:56 GMT
#11
On November 15 2022 16:20 sharkie wrote:
Germany's midfield is so strong, what do Brazil have in that area? Yes their forwards are great but you need midfield to win


If we could get Haaland a German ID, I'd say chances are good. But other than that, I don't see us go past quarterfinals. Somebody needs to put the ball in the net to win after all
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sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18407 Posts
November 15 2022 11:47 GMT
#12
On November 15 2022 19:56 Harris1st wrote:
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On November 15 2022 16:20 sharkie wrote:
Germany's midfield is so strong, what do Brazil have in that area? Yes their forwards are great but you need midfield to win


If we could get Haaland a German ID, I'd say chances are good. But other than that, I don't see us go past quarterfinals. Somebody needs to put the ball in the net to win after all


Its a world cup and Germany has a Müller playing. Could be enough
Liquid`Drone
Profile Joined September 2002
Norway28665 Posts
November 17 2022 10:16 GMT
#13
I think Spain is too high.

1: Brazil
2: France
3: Netherlands
4: Argentina
5: England
6: Germany
7: Portugal
8: Belgium
9: Spain
10: Denmark
11: Croatia (I think they're a step above the rest of the outsiders-group)
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
Last Edited: 2022-11-17 15:19:46
November 17 2022 14:17 GMT
#14
If thus US wins the group that would certainly be surprising, even more so the next stage. Also wasn't a French player that was just injured and will miss out?
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Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12876 Posts
November 17 2022 22:37 GMT
#15
I heard from friends that Brazil is the utter favorite this year, and it seems like this is the current opinion. I did not think France was still seen as a top contender with all the problems within the team (Kante and many other players not here, Mbappe being "allegedly" cursed by Pogba, etc.) though :D.

As a fan of basketball that followed France's run in Eurobasket, I think Spain will once again defy the odds and win this FIFA World Cup. When I watched Euro 2020/2021, they were imo quite impressive, and Spain does not seem to need as many star players as other teams to perform.

About boycotting or not the competition (nobody asked :D but it's a big subject in France atm), I will probably not try to bother watching it by myself, but if some friends want to hang out and watch some games, I will do it, but mainly because beers / foods and friends is a good combo no matter what is on the TV at that moment.

As for Brazil, the people here seem to have genuine passion / pride for the game and I was a big fan of their "flashy" era like Ronaldinho / Ronaldo / Kaka (around 98-2022 maybe even 2006) so if they can make a good run I will be happy for them!

Overall I am pleased by this power rank, even though I find Germany a bit underrated and France a bit overrated.
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KobraKay
Profile Joined March 2010
Portugal4231 Posts
November 20 2022 09:49 GMT
#16
On November 15 2022 07:03 Sermokala wrote:
Portugal is the hardest team for me to really judge but I do not like their defence or their goalie and their dependence on a 37 year old Ronaldo between his recent form and recent comments in the attack just seems to be a recipe for disaster.


What do you mean? Ronaldo is only behind the NT coach in factors as to why the team underperforms. If he would stay with his stomach problems all tournament I would rate us higher than my current prediction.

Regarding our D i agree, we need a top level pair to Rúben Dias as pepe is already past his prime, danilo is not a CB and the kid only has 4 months or so of senior level football so its probably there just for experience.

As for the GK again hard disagree. The kid is one of the most sought out GKs right now. Hard carried Porto to top spot on the CL groups and also made key saves in getting us to the WC. Maybe you are thinking about our old GK?
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