5 Anime Countries That Have the Potential to Win When Joining the World Cup

The prestigious soccer sports tournament, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is in an uproar. 

Several countries, from Europe to Asia, took part in the excitement of fighting for the World Cup trophy.

The tournament will soon have one country from the top 16 as the winner in the next few weeks. 

However, what if several fictional countries in the anime join this tournament?

Every national team of an anime country will still follow the general rules of soccer. 

They cannot use supernatural abilities that will result in a red card for the players.

Even without supernatural abilities, parts of the anime world have given birth to people who can become great athletes. 

Here are five anime countries that have a big chance to win the World Cup trophy.

1. Konohagakure (Naruto)

Konohagakure is inhabited by ninjas who have qualified strength because they have gone through a series of grueling physical training.

They have the speed and strength of football athletes. 

Even without using supernatural abilities, such as chakra, they still have a great chance to bring home the honor as World Cup winners.

Might Guy would be the perfect striker. 

He's definitely capable of becoming a star on the pitch after beating the opposing keeper with his incredible footwork and strength.

Apart from that, he will be supported by the unique reaction ability of the Hyuga clan which is used to guard the goal. 

He and other colleagues can enter Qatar, then bring home the World Cup trophy.

2. Zou (One Piece)

The Mink tribe of Zou in the One Piece series share the characteristics of a variety of different mammals, such as the Fish-Man who has shown physical abilities on par with powerful devil fruit users.

Literally, the people of Zou have such capable fighters that they have the athletic talent that has allowed them to break into the top 16 in the prestigious World Cup.

The Mink tribe has a diverse biology that allows them to pick the perfect candidate for every position. 

They can use the Giant Ape as a keeper which is hard to beat.

Meanwhile, they can put a pair of wolves on the wings to make a deadly combination. 

If there was a match being held during the full moon, then they had the advantage thanks to the Sulong Transformation.

3. Xing (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

Different from the alchemy practiced by Edward Elric, alchemy in Xing country or known as alkahestry focused more on life energy and medical techniques.

This alchemy was for healing, even enhancing one's physique. 

If Xing could make use of that knowledge, then this alchemy would play an important role in the World Cup.

With proficiency in using alchemy, Xing alchemists, such as Mei Chang, would be able to develop the bodies of soccer players who took part in the World Cup's big matches.

Even though they don't go directly to the field, they still make a difference. 

Because to that knowledge, they gave team Xing's players a great chance of winning the World Cup.

4. The Earth Kingdom (Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra)

Everyone who was an earthbender in Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra always placed special emphasis on skillful footwork and kicks in training.

If they represent the Earth Kingdom at the World Cup, they may be able to advance in the last 16, like several European countries, including France.

Thanks to their habits as ground controllers, they have the talent that most soccer athletes have natural talent.

They also have another advantage, namely the seismic feeling that makes them have full awareness of the field and teammates. 

That way, they can choose passes easily and track opposing attacking players.

5. Fiore (Fairy Tail)

The entire people of the Kingdom of Fiore seem to really like festivals and games. 

They always try wholeheartedly to enliven every event, most of which are matches between one magic guild and another. 

They don't hesitate to put a lot of time and energy into each game.

If Fiore is determined to win the World Cup soccer matches, then the existing guilds will definitely become the backbone of the national team.

Even without using magic, they still have great athletes. 

Not only do they have a strong willpower, they can also use magic to help with training.

The frenzy of the 2018 World Cup fell into the hands of France, who managed to win 4-2 over Krosia in the final. 

Meanwhile, the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is still a mystery.

If only, the World Cup soccer event was held with national teams from anime countries, the five countries above would definitely be the favorites. 

If you had to choose, which national team would you support?