India, June 19 -- Carlo Ancelotti claimed that star power alone will not decide the FIFA World Cup, warning that intensity, aggression, and collective discipline could prove more important than reputation in this edition of the tournament.

Speaking at Brazil's pre-match press conference ahead of their group-stage match against Haiti, Ancelotti said the early phase of the World Cup had already shown that football's traditional hierarchy could be challenged by organised, fearless and physically committed teams.

"I think that the stars aren't going to determine this World Cup," he said at yesterday's press conference.

"I've seen underdog teams that play football very well, a high-intensity style of football, and I think it's going to be a...