World Cup 2022

Group A

Group A kicks off the World Cup proper and it’s an intriguing mix of teams to start - 4 nations from 4 continents and perhaps all teams could have a case for getting out of the group. Netherlands and Senegal probably have most reasons to be confident with plenty of talent in their ranks, but Ecuador and Qatar may be stubborn opposition...

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Group B

  Soccer vs Football, Geo-political matchups, and a British derby. According to FIFA rankings, Group B is the so-called group of death - but on paper it doesn't seem that way. All teams will be ranked within the top 22 sides in the World. Iran are consistent performers in qualifying but have never got out of the group stage at a World...

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Group C

World Cup Group C brings another 4 nations from 4 different continents. Group C sold tickets the fastest when they went on sale with many pundits backing Argentina to win the title. The Argentinians are a force again having won the revitalised Finalissima (match between winners of the South American and European Champions). A little-known Lionel Messi is looking to crown a...

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Group D

Déjà vu for many of these teams. Australia faced France, Denmark and Peru 4 years ago. And they knocked out Peru (just) to face France & Denmark once again. France and the Danes drew, as did the Danes and the Aussies. France edged their way past Australia en route to World Cup glory. How will Tunisa’s arrival impact the group having ran...

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Group E

 Two Former World Champions collide in the shape of Germany and Spain. Costa Rica join the party too; can Costa Rica spring a surprise like 2014 – they topped a group with Uruguay, Italy and England? Germany crashed out rock-bottom in their group in 2018 suffering losses to Mexico and South Korea while Spain were surprisingly knocked out by the hosts 4...

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Group F

A fascinating group containing the last chance saloon of Golden generation Belgium, 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, highly rated Morocco and the first qualified nation from North America, Canada. Belgium and Croatia appear to not present the same threat as they did 4 years ago but as much as Real Madrid were written off in their Champions League campaign against their English...

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Group G

Brazil have now gone 4 tournaments without winning the World Cup. Not even making the final. But their team looks as strong as it has done since 2002. World class players all over the pitch from Alisson/Ederson to Casemiro and Neymar. Serbia will be doing their best to thwart them in the group with a forward line that can cause serious trouble...

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