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

#3 Spain

Spain edge out Germany in this list only due to the recent form of the crux of its players. With an excellent qualifying campaign, including a resounding 3-0 win over Italy, Spain has provided reassurance to its fans that it will challenge with all its might for the trophy in Russia, after underwhelming performances in the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016. The players at disposal for Spain is incredible. In defence, they have Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Dani Carvajal, Juanfran, Cesar Azpilicueta, Nacho Monreal, Marc Bartra, Nacho Fernandez - each one of them are integral parts of their clubs' defences. A meagre 3 goals were conceded in the entirety of their qualifying campaign, assisting the solidarity of their defence. And they have a wall in goal in David de Gea. They have a huge amount of talent midfield - Thiago Alcantara has resurrected and taken the mantle of one of the best central midfielders of the game, Sergio Busquets is a player who cannot be done away with, and Andres Iniesta seems to have got back his magical touch in the current season for Barcelona. Cesc Fabregas has been doing well this season, with more opportunities at Chelsea since the departure of Matic, while David Silva is in the form of his life for Manchester City. The huge Xavi-sized hole that affected them heavily in the previous two tournaments seems to have been filled as of now. The excellent form of Real Madrid in the last season's final stages can be attributed highly to one man - Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez. That's Isco. He's been a delight to watch this year, as displayed in the 3-0 drubbing of Italy. The sweet nutmeg in the following video on Marco Verratti sums up his year:

Isco Alarcón nutmeg vs Verratti during the match between Spain and Italy | 02.09.2017. pic.twitter.com/cndpbE9i0s

— ? (@Cristianoista) September 5, 2017

Isco has been so effective for both Spain and Real Madrid, and can definitely be expected to make waves during next year's competition. The attack of Spain is prolific as well - the free scoring Alvaro Morata, Pedro Rodriguez, Marco Asensio and his insane left foot, ably backed up by Iago Aspas. Spain edges out Germany because almost all of the aforementioned players have been playing extremely well. Eight years on since the 2010 World Cup, Spain could very well lift the trophy again next year.

Defence: 8/10

Midfield: 9/10

Attack: 8/10

Key Players: Isco, Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos

Andres Iniesta will still play an important role in Russia