My elder brother was an England fan. Maybe because of his influence, I also started loving the England team since the 2010 World Cup. This time, there aren’t any elite opponents in our group. So, we’ll easily advance from the group stage. England has a strong squad that can take on any opponents. I do have a little concern with our defender Harry Maguire, as he is known to slip off on many occasions. If he could perform better, I’m sure no team could challenge us to win the World Cup trophy.
Shrutee Gautam
I have been a Messi supporter since my high school days. Everyone in my class knew that, so you can understand how much I must have talked about him. So, obviously, I am supporting Argentina, which I have done since the 2018 World Cup. I believe he deserves to take the trophy home this time. This is his last World Cup and it is a huge deal, since he is one of the greatest players in the history of football. So, with his last World Cup, I want to see Argentina take the trophy.
Nishant Aryal
I am supporting Argentina because of Leo Messi. I have done so since the 2019 World Cup. I follow all of Messi’s games. As this could be the last world cup of the greatest of all time, I am excited to watch Argentina lifting the world cup. Coming to the World Cup, we were among the favorites to win. But the defeat against Saudi Arabia in the first match left us heartbroken. Yet, there is hope that we will qualify. I know the players will fight till the last breath for the glory of their nation and to win the hearts of the fans once again as they did back in Copa America.
Ojaswi Khanal
I have been watching football since I was a fourth grader. The first time I watched the World Cup was when I was in grade eight. Since then I have been supporting Argentina. I want Argentina to win it because of Messi. As they say football owes Messi a World Cup. He is the greatest of all time and he deserves to win this World Cup for all the things he has given. Although he did win Copa America with this team, winning the World Cup is his dream.
Dikshant Siwakoti
The first international football game I watched was between Brazil and Germany. It ended in a draw, but the two Brazilian players—Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Nazario—stole my heart. So, I started to watch football just for these two players. As I grew up and started understanding football from technical and tactical points of view, I found watching Brazil’s games was even more exciting. I have been a Brazil supporter and these days, I see the reflection of Ronaldinho and Ronaldo in Neymar Jr. No other team has a better squad depth than Brazil this time. Even our non-starting line-up could beat the other teams. We are confident about this World Cup despite the fact that Neymar picked up an injury in the first game and has been ruled out from the group stage games. We are eager to put the sixth star in our jersey.
Roshan Dahal
I was 10 years old during the 2010 World Cup. Everyone in my village had their favorite teams but I had none. So, I asked my brother which team I should support and he suggested Argentina. In the quarterfinal match between Germany and Argentina, I was awake till 12:30 am cheering for Argentina. Unfortunately, Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0. The Germans were impressive. From that day, I started following Germany. They lost that World Cup, but won the next one. We don’t have that many experienced players in our squad this time. So, I don’t think we can win the trophy this year.
Saurav Karkee
I started watching and playing football because of Cristiano Ronaldo. I saw him play for Real Madrid in 2013 and ever since, I have been a huge admirer of his. I have learned a lot after watching him play. I supported Portugal in the 2014 World Cup as well as in the 2016 Euro. Despite being an underdog, Portugal won the Euro. It was Ronaldo’s first-ever international trophy. The World Cup is the only trophy that he lacks. This time, we have a balanced team with a mixture of some young talents and experienced players. It looks good on paper. I think Portugal will play good football and obviously, it is Ronaldo’s last World Cup and every player will try their best to make all the Portuguese fans’ dreams come true.
Paranjaya Nepal
Usually, I support the country that has many players from Manchester United. But this time, I am supporting Argentina, because of Messi. He is one of the greatest players of our generation, and possibly, a greatest player ever. I don’t think any player of past or present can beat him. It feels like him not winning a World Cup would be an injustice to the talent he has shown in his previous games. So I want Argentina to win this World Cup.
Kareena Bhattarai
I started watching the World Cup from 2010 South Africa because all my family and friends were football enthusiasts. My brother was an Argentina fan and like any other sister, I wanted to support a team that would turn out to be a competitor—such a silly reason right? I then started following Brazil as it had already won five world cups. Even though I started supporting them with no good reason whatsoever, I am now a die-hard Brazil fan. This time too, they are the favorites.
Pratha Gautam
I am not supporting any team in this World Cup, and I have my reasons. I have always liked Germany, though. I am currently living in Poland, so I do root for Poland during their matches. But I don’t have any particular team that I wish would win the World Cup this year.
