Check out the details of most fascinating FIFA World Cup 2014’s eight groups and 32 teams, who will going to compete each other and win crown of the world champions.
Soccer is considered as the most active game, in which whole image of the game get changed into the fractions of seconds. One kick of player to do goal or one move of goal keeper to save goal can make their fans go crazier and change the whole result and expectations of the game per second. Soccer craze is setting up to with each passing day for FIFA World Cup 2014 that will start in June 2014. All eight groups of FIFA world cup are settled down with four teams per group. Find out the details of all 32 teams that will rock in the upcoming FIFA world cup 2014 with their amazing soccer skills.
Group A:
Brazil:
- Nick name: "CANARINHO" ("LITTLE CANARY")
- Star man: Neymar
- Tournament best: Winners 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
- Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari
Brazil’s amazing success at Confederations Cup brought more hopes to their fans that they will see their favorite team to win FIFA World Cup 2014. Brazil is considered as the most successful team in the history of football world cup with their outstanding victories in five championships: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. Fans Neymar are expecting from him to play his best to win FIFA World Cup 2014. It will be most memorable for Brazil to win world cup on their soil. It is also considered as the team who won world cups in different countries.
Croatia:
- Nick name: "VATRENI" ("THE BLAZERS")
- Star man: Mario Mandzukic
- Tournament best: Third 1998
- Coach: Niko Kovac
Modern team of Croatian was formed in the year of 1991 and named as the FIFA's "Best Mover of the Year" in 1994 and 1998. Croatian is a team that has awarded with the tag of best mover of the year in history with Colombia. It is also considered as the most volatile team of the FIFA ranking.
Mexico:
- Nick name: "EL TRI"
- Star man: Javier Hernandez
- Tournament best: Quarter-finals 1970, 1986
- Coach: Miguel Herrera
Mexico is considered as the successful national team in the CONCACAF region. Their huge victories include FIFA Confederations Cup, nine CONCACAF championships, six CONCACAF Gold Cups, one North American Nations Cup and three NAFC Championships. Currently, they have emerging stats that can give tough competition to Brazil.
Cameroon:
- Nick name: "LES LIONS INDOMPTABLES" ("THE INDOMITABLE LIONS")
- Star man: Samuel Eto'o
- Tournament best: Quarter-finals 1990
- Coach: Volker Finke
Cameroon is the national football team that has qualified seven times for the FIFA World Cup also known as The Indomitable Lions. It is the first team, who has reached to quarter final in the 1990. Cameroon also won four African cup titles. With star players - Eto'o, Stephane Mbia, Alex Song and Jean Makoun; team will rock the world.
Group B:
Spain:
- Nick name: "LA FURIA ROJA" ("THE RED FURY")
- Star man: Andres Iniesta
- Tournament best: Winners 2010
- Coach: Vicente del Bosque
Spain is not that much strong team as it was in their golden generation. But it does not mean that they have lost their all skills. Their depth of talent and knowledge is still intact, so you don't underestimated the Spain. They have amazing players as Roberto Soldado, Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navas and Michu.
Holland:
- Nick name: "CLOCKWORK ORANGE"
- Star man: Robin van Persie
- Tournament best: Runners-up 1974, 1978, 2010
- Coach: Louis van Gaal
Van Gaal is ready to pay for his failure to lead the Oranje in the the 2002 tournament. After selection of the team into an impressive qualification campaign, they might get confidence to forget their bad play in the 2002 and start new inning amazingly. If they all can manage their ego, then they can go so far into the FIFA World Cup 2014.
Chile:
- Nick name: "LA ROJA" ("THE RED ONE")
- Star man: Alexis Sanchez
- Tournament best: Third 1962
- Coach: Jorge Sampaoli
Chile acquires perfect combination of experienced campaigners such as Claudio Bravo, Pablo Contreras and Jorge Valdivia. They also have amazing young players that include Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez and Fiorentina's Matias Fernandez. So, you may get a chance to see some of the extraordinary goals from the Chile that might act as milestone in the history of the world cup.
Australia:
- Nick name: "SOCCEROOS"
- Star man: Robbie Kruse
- Tournament best: Last 16 2006
- Coach: Ange Postecoglou
The Socceroos are OFC champions for four times. They are qualified from the Asian section of besides their squad is becoming older. After representing their country in 1974, 2006 and 2010; Socceroos will represent their country in 2014 world cup.
Group C:
Colombia:
- Nick name: "LOS CAFETEROS" ("THE COFFEE GROWERS")
- Star man: Radamel Falcao
- Tournament best: Last 16 1990
- Coach: Jose Pekerman
Colombia team is considered as one of the expected teams to complete qualifying rounds in the FIFA world cup 2014.
They have experienced coach Pekerman that will increase their chances to win world cup. Falcon is born as goalscorer and has amazing talent to play wisely and instantly. Colombia is ready to show their best ever performance in 2014 world championship.
Greece:
- Nick name: "PIRATIKO" ("THE PIRATE SHIP")
- Star man: Georgios Samaras
- Tournament best: Group stage 1994, 2010
- Coach: Jose Fernando Santos
Greece has not shown very impressive game in FIFA, as it participated only two times in the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. They always got pressurized to make goal. It seems that Samaras and veteran Dimitris Salpingidis will resolve the tension and help to complete the starting stages in FIFA world cup.
Ivory Coast:
- Nick name: "LES ELEPHANTS" ("THE ELEPHANTS")
- Star man: Yaya Toure
- Tournament best: Group stage 2006, 2010
- Coach: Sabri Lamouchi
Les Elephants are representing Ivory Coast in FIFA world cup. Their biggest victory is 1992 African Cup of Nations against Ghana, in which they have won by penalties. They are qualified for three consecutive world cups. Ivory Coast is right now ranked at the first number from the African nation. We might get a chance to see some amazing shots by Ivory Coast players.
Japan:
- Nick name: "BLUE SAMURAI"
- Star man: Keisuke Honda
- Tournament best: Last 16 2002, 2010
- Coach: Alberto Zaccheroni
Japan is successful soccer team from Asia that has qualified for last 5 times continuously for FIFA world cup 2014. In the year of 1992, 2000, 2004 & 2011 AFC Asian Cup has won by Japan. They have also won second place in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup. Japan will come out as one of the toughest contestant in the FIFA world cup.
Group D:
Uruguay:
- Nick name: “LA CELESTE" ("THE SKY BLUE ONE")
- Star man: Edinson Cavani
- Tournament best: Winners 1930, 1950
- Coach: Oscar Washington
Uruguay has struggled a lot to qualify into the FIFA world cup. Team includes players like Cavani and Luis Suarez, who have more than enough ability to cause problems. They have won the world cup in the year of 1950. But sometimes their hardwork and luck do not come into their favor. Let’s hope to see amazing game from Uruguay.
Coasta Rica:
- Nick name: “LOS TICOS”
- Star man: Bryan Ruiz
- Tournament best: Last 16 1990
- Coach: Jorge Luis Pinto
Los Ticos nicknamed La Sele', or Los Putos football national team that considered as the third most powerful team in the CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States. They have won four World Cups, along with reaching to the last sixteen on their debut in Italy 1990. Costa Rica is considered as the second most successful team in the CONCACAF Final Round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
England:
- Nick name: “THREE LIONS”
- Star man: Wayne Rooney
- Tournament best: Winners 1966
- Coach: Roy Hodgson
England is trying to get into the quarter final and they are really deserved to be in the quarter finals. They are considered as the most qualified squad in the FIFA world cup. They have topped in their group without losing their games and placed at top four highest scorers in the European qualifying zone.
Italy:
- Nick name: "GLI AZZURI" (“THE BLUES”)
- Star man: Mario Balotelli
- Tournament best: Winners 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
- Coach: Cesare Prandelli
Italy is the strongest contender in front of Brazil. They have performed amazing in the euro 2012 final and prepared to equal the record of Brazil being winner for five times in the FIFA world cup. It will be amazing to see their breathtaking strokes.
Group E:
Switzerland:
- Nick name: "THE SCHWEIZER NATI" ("THE SWISS NATIONAL TEAM")
- Star man: Xherdan Shaqiri
- Tournament best: Quarter-finals 1934, 1938, 1954
- Coach: Ottmar Hitzfeld
Coach of Switzerland is one of the most experienced coaches among the 32 finalists. New generation of Switzerland team will be in highlight at this time. New generation has impressed at under-age tournaments in recent years and willing to play their level best in the FIFA world cup.
Ecuador:
- Nick name: “LA TRI”
- Star man: Antonio Valencia
- Tournament best: Last 16 2006
- Coach: Reinaldo Rueda
The Ecuadorian national football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cups in 2002, 2006 and 2014 years. Their best performance was their in the 2006, which eventually eliminated by England. They secured automatic qualification on goal difference alone, ahead of Uruguay. Recently, they have best players as Valencia, Cristian Noboa and Felipe Caicedo.
France:
- Nick name: "LES BLEUS" (“THE BLUES”)
- Star man: Franck Ribery
- Tournament best: Winners 1998
- Coach: Didier Deschamps
France team with the nick name “The Blues” has won the qualifying round in the world cup by beating Ukraine with 2-0 down. Ribery named as the world-class wide man, who can lead their team wisely.
Honduras:
- Nick name: "LOS CATRACHOS"
- Star man: Wilson Palacios
- Tournament best: Group stages 1982, 2010
- Coach: Luis Fernando Suarez
Los Catrachos is a rising team of the CONCACAF and started with the third place. Team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, in 1982, 2010 and 2014. Honduras has won 20 times against Costa Rica. Everyone will wait to see amazing games of Los Catrachos players.
Group F:
Argentina:
- Nick name: "LA ALBICELESTES" (“THE WHITE AND SKY BLUE”)
- Star man: Lionel Messi
- Tournament best: Winners 1978, 1986
- Coach: Alejandro Sabella
Argentina stands as the roughest playing team that might get includes this time in the glittering club successes. They are having skills of attacking to do maximum goals. But their defense strategy is weak that might become a barrier in their glory.
Bosnia & Herzegovina:
- Nick name: "ZMAJEVI" ("DRAGONS")
- Star man: Edin Dzeko
- Tournament best: Never qualified
- Coach: Safet Susic
They have not qualified for football world cup yet. This is the first time when they got selected to show their skills to make FIFA world cup 2014 on their name. They have to depend on their Champions League experience and midfielders Miralem Pjanic – a top class goalkeeper.
Iran:
- Nick name: “TEAM MELLI"
- Star man: Javad Nekounam
- Tournament best: Group stage 1978, 1998, 2006
- Coach: Carlos Queiroz
Iran has topped in their pool ahead from the South Korea and got selected into the FIFA world cup 2014 to claim the trophy. They have players like Nekounam, who is great soccer player. It will be worth to see Team Melli playing their best in the world tournament.
Nigeria:
- Nick name: “SUPER EAGLES"
- Star man: Victor Moses
- Tournament best: Last 16 1994, 1998
- Coach: Stephen Keshi
Star Man Victor Moses is only of age 22, but it has debuted into the super eagle with extraordinary performance and become a key person. With the leading of Moses, it is expected more from the Nigeria to show best performance into the FIFA world cup 2014. Goalkeeper plus Captain Vincent Enyeama will give required guidance and utilize Moses skills in right manner to win football world tournament.
Group G:
Germany:
- Nick name: “NATIONALMANNSCHAFT" ("NATIONAL TEAM")
- Star man: Mesut Özil
- Tournament best: Winners 1954, 1974, 1990 (all as West Germany)
- Coach: Joachim Low
Germany is considered as the most hopeful team that can bring back the trophy from the South America to Europe. Germany has won world championship of football for three times (1954, 1974, 1990) and three European Championships. They have skilled players in their team such as for Mesut Özil, Thomas Muller, Schweinsteiger et al that help them a lot to take final step at international level.
Portugal:
- Nick name: “SELECÇÃO DAS QUINAS" ("TEAM OF THE FIVE")
- Star man: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Tournament best: Third 1966
- Coach: Paulo Bento
Portugal player, Ronaldo, is worthy of changing whole scenario of match. But their weakness is they lie more on the Real Madrid forward's unquestionable star quality that might distract them from their goal. They have world’s best defenders and have just few team mates, who can make big changes in opponent’s plans in critical situation.
Ghana:
- Nick name: “BLACK STARS”
- Star man: Asamoah Gyan
- Tournament best: Quarter-finals 2010
- Coach: James Kwesi Appiah
Ghana has played very well in the last season of world cup and they have standard-bearers for African football. But last time, when they have to exit from last eight teams in last season at their native country, it becomes so controversial and heartbreaking. They have best captain Asamoah Gyan, who plans amazing strategy that simply goes through all the barriers of opponent.
United States:
- Nick name: “THE YANKS"
- Star man: Clint Dempsey
- Tournament best: Third 1930
- Coach: Jurgen Klinsmann
In the beginning years, United States does not qualify for the world cup; but from the 1994 up to the 2014 World Cup, they are qualified for world championship. They never get a chance to go in even quarter finals. This time, we have to see - what Klinsmann and Dempsey can do for their team, whether they can lead their team to quarter-finals or not?
Group H:
Belgium:
- Nick name: “RED DEVILS”
- Star man: Eden Hazard
- Tournament best: Fourth 1986
- Coach: Marc Wilmots
Best matches for Belgium were their international tournament for six successive FIFA World Cups between 1982 and 2002 including a fourth place finish in 1986. They have won title of runner up in the 1980 and the 1920 Olympic Football Gold Medal on their home ground. Belgium can give tough competition to Argentina and Spain. They have players like Eden Hazard and coach Marc Wilmots to guide them.
Algeria:
- Nick name: “LES FENNECS" ("THE DESERT FOXES")
- Star man: Madjid Bougherra
- Tournament best: Group stages 1982, 1986, 2010
- Coach: Vahid Halilhodzic
Algeria made qualifying goals against Burkina Faso, but never made it to a World Cup. They have performed little down during the African Nations Cup. They have star man Madjid Bougherra and experienced Coach Vahid Halilhodzic that will lead them for World Championship.
Russia:
- Nick name: "SBORNAYA" ("NATIONAL TEAM")
- Star man: Alexander Kokorin
- Tournament best: Fourth 1966 (as the USSR)
- Coach: Fabio Capello
Russia’s performance in the last season of World Cup was not so much impressive, but this time it is expected to have enough skills to clear starting stages in the upcoming FIFA world cup 2014. Alexander Kokorin has promised to give extraordinary performance into the upcoming championship and to write new glory of victory for Russia. They have most experienced goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and striker Alexander Kerzhakov.
South Korea:
- Nick name: "TAEGUK" ("WARRIORS")
- Star man: Son Heung-min
- Tournament best: Fo Fourth 2002
- Coach: Hong Myung-bo
South Korea is Asia’s most popular team that has got a chance to become a part of the eight consecutive and nine overall World Cup tournaments. They have become the first and foremost team to reach up to the semi-finals when they co-hosted the 2002 tournament with Japan. They also have reached to the round of 16 in the world cup 2010.
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