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Will Brazil Make it Out of Group G?

The Brazilian National Team qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after placing first in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying standings.

The Brazilian National Team qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after placing first in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying standings. Facing Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G in the World Cup Group Stage, Brazil will be the headliner of the group. The No. 1 team in the world will expect to make it past the first round, and here are five reasons why.

1. Best Team in the World

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Brazil has enjoyed the No. 1 status in FIFA’s World Ranking since February, when the National Team moved up from a No. 2 ranking. The Brazilian National Team has been on a roll to get to the top spot, with a strong showing in the Copa America tournament in the midst of qualifying for the World Cup and international friendly wins as well. In the Copa America tournament, Brazil made it past the group stage by winning three games and coming to a draw in a fourth, scoring 10 goals and conceding two. Brazil defeated Chile and Peru 1-0 each in the quarter and semifinals respectively to make it to the finals, falling to Argentina 1-0 to place second. In recent international friendlies in June 2022, Brazil defeated South Korea 5-1 and downed Japan 1-0. As the No. 1 team in the world, Brazil should have no problem advancing against a relatively tame group. 

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2. Good Qualifiers

Along with their showing in the Copa America tournament, Brazil’s strength in the World Cup qualifiers helped propel them to the No. 1 ranking. Brazil topped the standings in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying group stage, going unbeaten in 17 games. The Brazilian National Team finished with a record of 14W-3D-0L for 45 points in the qualifiers. Scoring 40 goals and giving up five, Brazil also finished with the highest goal differential of the group with 35. Brazil finished with 13 clean sheets in the qualifiers. Following a strong qualifying tournament, Brazil should go into the group stage with plenty of momentum. 

3. Neymar

Paris St. Germain forward Neymar is another big reason for Brazil’s success in international competition. Neymar played in 11 matches in the World Cup qualifiers, scoring eight goals to lead the team, also leading in assists with eight. The Brazilian star has already played in two World Cups for the national team in 2014 and ‘18, winning the Bronze Boot in the 2014 World Cup after scoring four goals. Throughout his time with the national team, Neymar has 119 appearances and has become second on Brazil’s all-time scorers list with 74 goals behind Pele’s 77. With Neymar so close to Brazil’s goal record, his experience and the 2022 World Cup likely to be his last, he will want to show out for the national team in one final run. 

4. Team Talent

Neymar isn’t the only star Brazil has on the national team, as they have a wealth of other talent that contributes to a strong attack as well. Joining Neymar on the front line are forwards Richarlison and Vinicius Jr., with the former scoring six goals in Brazil’s qualifying campaign. Brazil’s midfield will get top European experience in Liverpool’s Fabinho and Real Madrid’s Casemiro, while the defense will likely be led by PSG’s Marquinhos and Chelsea’s Thiago Silva. Goalkeepers Alisson Becker and Ederson also give Brazil two of the strongest net protectors in the world. A roster full of talent and depth will prove to be an advantage for Brazil in the group stage and World Cup. 

5. Manager Tite

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In charge of the Brazilian National Team since 2016, Tite will have served the longest period of time as Brazil’s manager by the time the 2022 World Cup begins. Tite took over for Brazil during the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, going undefeated in the 12 games he was in charge of with 10 wins and two draws. Following the World Cup quarterfinal loss in Russia, Tite took Brazil to a 2019 Copa America title and a 2021 Copa America runner-up finish. Tite has a 55W-14D-5L record during his time with Brazil, making him one of the top-five winningest managers for the national team. Since he plans to step down following the 2022 World Cup, Tite will want to go out strong and lead the team far in the tournament

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