Which team has the best chance of winning the FIFA World Cup 2018?

#5 Belgium

Belgium's rise in football in the last few years has been amazing. They were at the pinnacle of the rankings for a few months, reflecting the quality of the side. Granted, they are not pioneers in the big tournaments, but the talent in the squad and an excellent qualifying campaign (9W 1D) puts them right into the mix of favourites for next year's competition. A strong defence, a talented midfield, and a ruthless attack (watch the 9-0 hammering of Gibraltar) make for a very well-balanced side. Toby Alderweireld, regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League, alongside Vincent Kompany, Thomas Meunier and Jan Vertonghen make up a solid back four. Kevin De Bruyne is arguably the best attacking midfielder in the game currently. He is the glue holding the midfield, supported by the exciting young midfielder Youri Tielemans, Radja Naingollan, Nacer Chadli and Marouane Fellaini.

Most goals in a single UEFA qualifying campaign:?? Germany (43)?? Belgium (43)?? Robert Lewandowski (16)The 2018 World Cup awaits. pic.twitter.com/lftBUQKm4V

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Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku are the target men in attack, with great backups in Yannick Carrasco, Dries Mertens and Michy Batshuayi. This could be one of the sides that neutral supporters would be backing to win the title as they are relatively new on the international stage. This could be the tournament where Belgium announces itself as a footballing superpower.

Defence: 8/10

Midfield: 8/10

Attack: 8/10

Key Players: Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Toby Alderweireld

Belgium Football Team