3 Dark Horses for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Only a few weeks till we witness the glitz and glamour that comes with the FIFA World Cup. Apart from the excitement that comes with it, many predictions are floating around. The World Cup taught us in the recent past to never underestimate the underdogs. With that respect, we take a look at some unexpected dark horses that could go all the way in the upcoming event:

Netherlands

In their last major tournament, the Dutch team has been relatively disappointing. They finished second in Group A, failing to qualify for the knockout stage after losing to Denmark and Poland. They lost their final match 2-1 to Portugal.

However, this is a team that should be considered. The Netherlands has a solid back line with players like Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs De Ligt leading the way. This defense will be key if they want to make it far in this tournament.

Their offense also looks solid, with players like Memphis Depay and Donny van de Beek leading the attack. Their strength lies in their ability to control possession of the ball while keeping possession of it away from their opponents. This is in addition to controlling space on both sides of the ball while attacking or defending with numbers.

Senegal

Senegal has been a dark horse for Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. When they qualified for the tournament, many people were surprised that they had made it. However, they may be able to surprise some people this time around as well. They have an extremely young team, meaning they have a lot of potentials and could be one of the most exciting teams to watch during the tournament.

Senegal has also played very well recently, especially in their friendly matches against Brazil and Japan. If they can keep this up into the actual tournament, they could be one of those surprising teams that make it out of the group stage and beyond.

Senegal has a lot going for them when it comes to making it far in this tournament:

• A strong defense with players like Kalidou Koulibaly and Moussa Wague
• A strong midfield led by Idrissa Gueye
• An attack led by Sadio Mane and Keita Balde Diao

Canada

They’re a bit of an underdog, but don’t be fooled: they’ve got what it takes to make it to the finals.

Canada was ranked 41st in the world heading into the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but that doesn’t mean they can’t win it all. They may not have as many star players as some other countries, but their team is cohesive and well-rounded—they’re not going to be easy to beat.

Their coach has been with them from the beginning, which means he knows how best to use his players’ strengths. He also has a lot of experience coaching at this level, which means he knows when to take risks and when not to.

The Canadians have been training hard for months, so they’ll be ready for whatever comes their way during the tournament.