British TV places Brazil in the top 10 of the World Cup after first round

The BBC, broadcaster in England, released this Thursday (18) a ranking of the 48 teams competing in the World Cup, after the first round of the group stage. Brazil appears in ninth place on the list.

The classification was prepared by journalists from the British broadcaster, who followed and analyzed all the opening matches of the World Cup.

France took top spot in the table after a 3-1 victory over Senegal in New Jersey. The BBC highlighted that "Les Bleus lived up to expectations with a devastating performance in the second half."

England occupies second place in the rankings after beating Croatia 4-2 this Wednesday (17). Despite the victory, the BBC's assessment highlighted "some concerns in the defense" of the English team.

The current world champion, Argentina, closes the top 3 on the list. The team beat Algeria 3-0 and was praised by the publication. "They have Lionel Messi and a team that is strengthened by his presence and genius. That's enough to be in the top three", says the text.

Brazil's World Cup performance
Brazil, ninth in the rankings, was described as a "cunning team that refused to be defeated". The Canarinho team drew 1-1 with Morocco, with a great goal from Vini Jr., after coming up behind on the scoreboard.

However, the BBC also pointed out a "shaky start" for the Brazilian team and questioned whether the current team is the same as in other editions of the World Cup.

See the BBC list after the 1st round of the World Cup

- France
- England
- Argentina
- Germany
- United States
- Norway
- Colombia
- Morocco
- Brazil
- Sweden
- Australia
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Mexico
- Japan
- Scotland
- Cape Verde
- Belgium
- Egypt
- Senegal
- Portugal
- Croatia
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Switzerland
- New Zealand
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
- Haiti
- South Korea
- Uruguay
- Turkey
- Austria
- Ivory Coast
- Ghana
- Algeria
- Jordan
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Canada
- Iraq
- Ecuador
- Czech Republic
- Uzbekistan
- South Africa
- Qatar
- Paraguay
- Tunisia
- Panama
- Curaçao

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Source: CNN