Asked about the other challengers for the 2014 World Cup , Maradona said Germany -- who also ended Argentina 's hopes in 2006 -- and reigning champions Spain would be major threats along with Brazil .
Maradona suggested an overreliance on Neymar may hinder the hosts .
Asked about the other challengers for the 2014 World Cup , Maradona said Germany -- who also ended Argentina 's hopes in 2006 -- and reigning champions Spain would be major threats along with Brazil , although he suggested an overreliance on Neymar may hinder the hosts .