The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner, and the world is eagerly waiting to witness the most anticipated sporting event in the world. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21st to December 18th, promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with a mix of big names, dark horses, and contenders vying for the ultimate prize – the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The Big Names:
The likes of Brazil, France, Spain, and Germany are expected to be among the favorites to lift the trophy. These teams have consistently performed well in recent years and have the quality to go all the way.
- Brazil, the five-time winners, have a plethora of talented players at their disposal, including Neymar, Cristiano, and the vibrant forward line of Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabigol.
- France, the current world champions, boast a star-studded lineup, with the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Paul Pogba, and Antoine Griezmann leading the charge.
- Spain, the 2010 World Cup winners, have a strong squad, with the likes of Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Morata, and David de Gea, while Germany, the 2014 winners, have a mix of youth and experience, with players like Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich, and Toni Kroos.
The Dark Horses:
Teams like Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal may not be as highly fancied, but they have the potential to cause an upset or two.
- Belgium, who finished third in Russia 2018, have a talented squad, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, and Romelu Lukaku, leading the way.
- The Netherlands, 1988 runners-up, have a talented young core, with the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, and Wijnaldum, while Portugal, also 2004 champions, have a star player in Cristiano Ronaldo, who is still in search of his first World Cup title.
- Uruguay, the 1950 and 2010 semi-finalists, have a strong squad, with the likes of Luis Suárez, Edinson Cavani, and Darwin Núñez, while the 2018 finalist, Croatia, have a talented team, with the likes of Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, and Mario Mandžukić.
The Contenders:
Teams like Argentina, England, and the United States will be looking to go beyond the group stages and make a deep run in the tournament.
- Argentina, 1978 and 1986 champions, have a talented squad, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, and Paulo Dybala, while England, the 1966 champions, have a strong squad, with the likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, and Marcus Rashford.
- The United States, who have qualified for the World Cup for the 10th time, have a talented team, with the likes of Christian Pulisić, Weston McKennie, and Zack Steffen, while the 2018 semi-finalists, Sweden, have a solid squad, with the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimović, Marcus Berg, and Dejan Kulusevski.
As the World Cup approaches, the world will be eagerly awaiting the action, drama, and drama that only the FIFA World Cup can provide. With the mix of big names, dark horses, and contenders, this tournament promises to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable ones in recent history.