So who are the early favourites? It is very difficult to say with any real certainty at this early stage but a few teams have showed early promise. The Brazilians may not have hit the height we know that they are capable of but any team with Neymar in their armory in front of their own fans will have to be taken very seriously. Perhaps Neymar’s skidding long range strike will fuel the squad with self belief as well as the

Which teams are setting the World Cup alight?

The FIFA world cup has captured the imagination of many a football fan out there this year and the overall consensuses is that it has been immensely entertaining thus far.

Being a football addict it is nice to know that the next game is only around the corner, I find the idea of throwing all these nations together and then watching them play the beautiful game is amazing. The different styles of play, the historical reputations, the works.

So who are the early favourites? It is very difficult to say with any real certainty at this early stage but a few teams have showed early promise. The Brazilians may not have hit the height we know that they are capable of but any team with Neymar in their armory in front of their own fans will have to be taken very seriously. Perhaps Neymar’s skidding long range strike will fuel the squad with self belief as well as the supporters. If I was a betting man I’d put a few quid of the Brazilians over at http://www.legalbettingonline.com/sports/soccer/ which is as good as the best USA world cup betting sites out there.

The highlight of the tournament so far has got to be the Dutch after thumping five past the current holders. Any team who are tactically disciplined yet have van Persie and Robben at the sharp end of the pitch will have every chance to make big waves this summer.

The Italians overcame the English in which was a surprisingly entertaining game of football. You would expect Italy to be going about their business as always and make everyone take notice at the latter end of the competition.

England themselves may have lost but surprised many with the exciting Rahem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge and Wayne Rooney. With Oxlade-Chamberlain making his way back from fitness problems, you would think that England can only get stronger.

We are yet to witness some of the other giants so World cup 2014 promises to get even more exciting.