World Cup 2018: 5 Reasons Why Germany Won't Defend Their Title

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France and Spain are just two of several teams who could all the way in Russia

The 2018 World Cup will be one of the most wide-open tournaments we have had in recent memory. The sheer amount of talented squads is incredible and, once the knockout stage is underway, anyone can beat anyone.

Germany certainly belong to the group of top favourites to win the tournament, but they are joined by a ridiculously talented French side, along with the reinvigorated Spanish team and the aforementioned Brazil squad.

What is going to be more dangerous than ever is the strength of the 'dark horses' though, as Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, England, and Portugal are just a handful of teams that will look to stamp their authority on the competition.

Germany, provided they finish first in an otherwise well-balanced Group F, will presumably have an awkward Round of 16 tie with either their neighbours from Switzerland or a very talented Serbian team.

That tie will only spell the beginning of an incredible stacked tournament in which they, as the defending champions, are the team everyone wants to beat.

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