Zidane tips Brazil to win 2014 World Cup

Former France international Zinedine Zidane believes Brazil are the team to beat at the 2014 World Cup on home soil.

Brazil last won the tournament in 2002 when they beat Germany 2-0 in the final, and Zidane feels they have what it takes to go all the way again in two years time.

“Brazil is the country of football. They are the favourites for me as they have home advantage as well as a number of very talented players,” Zidane told reporters.

“They have a lot of individual quality. They have excellent youngsters such as Neymar and Lucas (Moura), who are only 20 and already have plenty of experience.”

Brazil recently parted company with coach Mano Menezes following their disappointing performances at the 2011 Copa America and London Olympics.

Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed as his replacement.