Top 5 Most Valuable National Football Teams across the World; Favourites for the WC?

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Jehan Mucadum
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Most Valuable football Teams: The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers is almost complete with 29 teams having found their place in the World Cup Draw.

The international teams set to battle it out for the ultimate prize have their fair share of phenomenal players that will look to leave their mark.

Many of these sides have valuable assets in the form of players that they will bank on to help the national team succeed in Qatar during this edition.

Through this write-up, we look at the top 5 most valuable national football teams in the current rankings.

Portugal

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A Seleção is in 5th place having a value of €782.5M through their squad.

Led by Ronaldo, Portugal had to endure a play-off round to seal their place in the World Cup, which they succeeded in doing so.

The other members of the team include the likes of Bernardo Silva, Fernandes, Renato Sanches and many other skilled players; who are on immense value to the team.

Portugal is one of the top sides to deal with and are aiming for Gold in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Spain

ImageLuis Enrique’s men have a value of €783.5M through their squad, which includes a number of young players that are taking the footballing world by storm.

Spain is another side looking to repeat their success of 2010 when they reach Qatar.

After a pretty good performances in the recently concluded Euro 2020, Spain’s next target is the World Cup.

Players like Pedri, Ferran Torres, Traoré are few of the aces up Enrique’s sleeve that can weave magic.

Brazil

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The record holder of FIFA World Cup’s, Brazil finds their place in this list as well with value of €841.5M.

Seleção remain one of the most competitive sides in the international circuit despite their inability to win a major honour since the 2019 Copa America.

Brazil will be itching to get to Qatar and showcase their powerhouse and bundle of talent, which can help them secure their 1st World Cup since 2002.

With experienced Pro’s like Neymar, Alves, Silva coupled with youth and quality in Junior, Paquetá and Casemiro; Seleção are a gun side.

Tite’s men were at their best in the World Cup Qualifiers, having finished top of the table and not losing a single match.

This is exactly the momentum needed for the South American side ahead of the WC, where they are pitted against the World’s best.

France

ImageThe defending World Cup Champions, France walks into this with a value of €978.5M in their squad.

The French Team are amongst the best in the world due to their brilliantly skilled players and squad depth.

A mix of youth and experience makes Les Bleus a firm favourite in the upcoming World Cup.

Deschamps’ team has the likes of Mbappé, Griezmann, Pogba, Kanté and many more to help them stay at the top of their mark.

After recent success in the Nations League, France head to Qatar in search of their 2nd successive gold medal at the grandest stage of them all.

England

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The Three Lions headline the list with a squad value of €993.5M ahead of the World Cup.

England came within touching distance of securing their 1st major honor since the 1966 WC last year in the Euro final but lost out to Italy on penalties.

The English football team has since proven to be a tough nut to crack and have been performing well.

Headlined by Harry Kane, England have a wonderful opportunity to create history in Qatar this time as they boast a squad filled with excellence and quality.

From Grealish, Foden, Bellingham to the Rice, Phillips and Henderson; the Euro runners-up have the perfect balance ahead of the World Cup.


       

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