Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, United States
Germany is always one of the favourites for the World Cup, and this time they surely are again. Manuel Neuer is one of the best goal keepers in the world. Especially Germany's midfield is world class. Mario Götze, Toni Kroos, Mesut Özil and Bastian Schweinsteiger are just four of the great German midfielders. The only thing "Die Mannschaft" really needs is a striker. The 35-year old Miroslav Klose is the only real forward in the World Cup squad. I'm afraid this will cause some problems, but I still think Germany will win the World Cup.
The second best team is this group is Portugal. Super star Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in a great form. He broke the all-time record of most goals scored in a Europa Cup I/ Champions League season (17) and he won the Champions League with Real Madrid. With a player like that, "A Selecao" will most likely reach the round of sixteen.
Probably the best African team is Ghana. The "Black Stars" almost reached the semifinals at the World Cup 2010, but they missed a penalty deep into extra time and in the penalty shoot-out, they were beaten by Uruguay. Captain Asamoah Gyan, midfielder Michael Essien and and defender Sulley Muntari are some players Ghana relies on, but the real stars are Kwadwo Asamoah and Kevin-Prince Boateng. Asamoah has had a great season with Juventus, so maybe he can hold his form till the World Cup.
Football is one of the few sports the United States don't rule. Nevertheless, "The Stars and Stripes" have been present at the World Cups since 1990. Captain Clint Dempsey is one of the most experienced and probably best player in the squad. Together with defender DaMarcus Beasly and supertalent Julian Green, Dempsey will have to surprise everyone if the USA wants to reach the round of sixteen.
My expectation:
1. Germany (winning chance 40%)
2. Portugal
3. Ghana
4. United States
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