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Kaung1999 t1_ivg91h1 wrote

Messi has a better shot at winning this year. Argentina’s squad looks pretty good.

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repniclewis t1_ivgjov3 wrote

So does Portugal's squad, maybe a bit top heavy. The problem with Portugal is Santos (and partly Ronaldo)

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-Basileus t1_ivhdapb wrote

Yeah their manager is a football terrorist. Portugal is loaded with talent

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Kaung1999 t1_ivgkmmy wrote

Yeah I know they have some city players. I am just weighing toward Argentina cause of the copa America win. We will see how things turn out but both teams are still below Brazil. I think they take this one.

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2112flybynight t1_ivh1op5 wrote

I mean Italy won the euros and failed to qualify for the World Cup again so that doesn’t really mean anything

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Kaung1999 t1_ivh3vgs wrote

I mean you can’t really compare the two. Italy did terrible for the qualifiers while Argentina did great. I believe Argentina is in its best form ever. But like I said in the other comment, World Cup is very hectic. We have seen a lot of crazy turn of events like Germany Vs Korea so who knows really.

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ArcticFox59 t1_ivxsbz4 wrote

Argentina are now 2nd favorites to lift the trophy, while Portugal is 8th.

In 2018, Argentina were 5th and Portugal 9th.

In 2014, Argentina were 2nd and Portugal 9th.

In 2010, Argentina were 4th and Portugal ranged from 8th to 13th.

In 2006, Argentina were joint 2nd and Portugal 9th.

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DfenselessOldLady t1_ivh1wvo wrote

France is going to win again they are STACKED. Better chance than Portugal and Argentina imo

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Kaung1999 t1_ivh2v55 wrote

France is plagued with injuries and the news of Varane playing just came out today. Brazil is more stacked in my eyes.

My bet is either Brazil, Belgium or Argentina. We know how the World Cup goes anyway, there are going to be disappointments and surprises. That’s why I love it.

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ThereIsBearCum t1_ivhxjp9 wrote

They shit the bed every other tournament. Their group is very weak, so I don't see them not making it out of it, but wouldn't be surprised if they were eliminated in the round of 16.

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Lego105 t1_ivi0zmr wrote

They aren’t exactly a shoe in, they’ve got a completely different team since four years ago and not necessarily one with a lot of chemistry. Look at how they did in the Nations League and the Euros. It isn’t as simple as players who are good in their club setup equalling a winning national team.

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