World Cup: Brazil’s Neymar Gamble, Messi’s Argentina & Ecuador’s Threat

Tim Vickery joins GiveMeSport to break down Brazil’s World Cup chances, Neymar’s fitness gamble, Argentina’s title defence and Ecuador’s surprise threat.With Brazil still chasing their first World Cup since 2002, Tim Vickery explains the mood in Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, why Neymar’s inclusion is such a major talking point, and whether the gamble could pay off later in the tournament.Tim also looks at Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup with Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, the South American-based players who could earn European moves, and why Ecuador’s defence — led by Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, Joel Ordóñez and Moisés Caicedo — could make them one of the most difficult teams to beat.Plus, Tim gives his favourites to win the World Cup, with Spain, France, Brazil and Argentina all in the conversation.