The FIFA World Cup Standings, So Far...

In pursuit of the sixth, stands a 5 star team and standing taller behind them is Neymar.

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The Amazonian nation is the most successful football nation and are set to begin their campaign in Qatar.

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Football found its way Brazil through British railway workers who were trying to improve connectivity in the 5th largest landmass.

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Charles Miller brought 2 leather balls and a handbook to Brazil from Scotland. Miller was the son of a Scottish railway engineer.

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The Brazilain Football Conferderation has appeared in all 22 World Cups and have won 5 of them.

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Their first victory in the WC was in 1958 and they win their very first Copa America Cup in 1919.

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With the absence of Liverpool forward, Firminho, a lot of eyes are on Neymar, this world cup.

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