Group G Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Will Brazil shine again?

It's almost impossible to imagine a World Cup without Brazil.

They are the only country to have played in every tournament since it began in 1930. And are the most successful nation, having lifted football's most prestigious trophy five times.

However, it has been 20 years since they or any South American nation won the World Cup. Despite their name being synonymous with winning football, they will travel to Qatar perhaps more in hope than expectation.

Ever since a precocious 18-year-old Neymar burst onto the scene back in 2010, Brazil's hopes have rested squarely on his shoulders. He scored four times, helping the host nation to the quarter-finals in 2014. His tournament ended with a back injury that ruled him out of Brazil's next game. La Seleçao suffered their most humiliating defeat in footballing history, losing 7-1 at home to Germany.

Fast forward four years, Neymar's tournament preparations were again marred as the PSG forward arrived at the World Cup with injury concerns and Brazil were knocked out at the quarter-final stage in 2018.

At this year's games, Neymar will be 30-years old and is one of the squad's veterans. The focus will most likely be on an upcoming superstar, 21-year-old Vinicius Jr.

The Real Madrid forward has experienced a breakthrough year in Spain. His extraordinary displays have helped them win LaLiga and could help them win the Champions League at the end of the month.

One man who knows all about making it to the very top is Cafu. The former Brazilian full-back is the only man to have played in three World Cup Finals. Cafu told Football Now that Vinicius Jr is one to watch.

Cafu's only defeat in a World Cup Final came back in 1998 when Brazil slumped to a 3-0 defeat to host nation France. Football