The World Cup 2022 will be played later this year as the tournament moves to the winter for the first time ever. Thirty-two national teams will descend on Qatar to play in the tournament.
The World Cup 2022 has had plenty of controversies surrounding it. Despite all of these issues, the competition is about to start in the small Middle Eastern country of Qatar. Here is a look at the World Cup 2022. Keep in mind that when the tournament kicks off, we will provide regular picks and predictions for the World Cup games.
When does the World Cup 2022 begin?
The World Cup will begin on Monday, November 21, 2022. The first game of the tournament will be between Senegal and the Netherlands in Group A. Later in the day, the host team, Qatar, will play against Ecuador.
Due to the tournament being held in the middle of the soccer season in Europe, the World Cup 2022 will be played at a faster pace than normal. Day No. 1 will feature four games in total as England will play Iran, and the United States will also play Wales from Group B.
When does the World Cup 2022 finish?
The World Cup Final will be played on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The World Cup will also feature a third-place playoff match. The third-place game will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022.
What will happen to the European football leagues during the World Cup 2022?
The World Cup 2022 will run from November 21 to December 18. Due to the timing of this year’s tournament, the first to be played in the northern hemisphere’s winter, leagues around the world that compete at the same time will have a break. For example, the English Premier League will stop playing for around six weeks to accommodate the World Cup matches.
Who is the favorite to win the World Cup 2022?
Here at the latest World Cup winner odds according to Bet365 (odds accurate as of Monday, July 4, 2022)
- Brazil +450
- England +550
- France +600
- Spain +800
- Argentina +800
- Germany +1100
- Belgium +1200
- Portugal +1200
- Netherlands +1200
- Denmark +2800
- Croatia +5000
- Uruguay +5000
- Switzerland +8000
- Senegal +8000
- USA +10000
- Poland +12500
- Serbia +15000
- Mexico +15000
- Ecuador +15000
- Canada +15000
- Wales +15000
- Cameroon +20000
- Japan +25000
- Morocco +25000
- South Korea +25000
- Ghana +25000
- Australia +25000
- Qatar +35000
- Tunisia +35000
- Saudi Arabia +75000
- Iran +75000
- Costa Rica +75000
Who won the last World Cup?
France won the World Cup 2018 in Russia. The French won the final 4-2 versus Croatia.
Who was the World Cup 2018 leading goalscorer?
England’s Harry Kane was the World Cup 2018 leading goalscorer with six goals. Oftentimes, the leading goalscorer is a player who competes in the most matches. Therefore, the leading goalscorer may play for one of the teams that reach the tournament’s semifinals.
Who are the favorites?
Brazil are the favorites, but the South Americans must be taken with a grain of salt. Brazil are often the bookies’ top team to win the World Cup and a lot of action goes their way. However, the Brazilians have not won the tournament since 2022.
One of the reasons Brazil doesn’t lift the tournament’s trophy is due to a lack of competition against high-level European teams. Throughout the year, Brazil plays in tournaments in South American and highly paid exhibition games against teams elsewhere in the world. Often, they do not play versus the best Europe has to offer, which hurts them in the World Cup.
France are the reigning World Cup winner. Les Bleus have a squad packed with top talent including Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, and Hugo Lloris. France will be a difficult team to defeat.
England are also one of the top three favorites. The Three Lions limp into the tournament after a poor summer of results from the UEFA Nations League tournament. However, England’s players should be rested and in form due to the timing of the tournament.
Who is the World Cup 2022 dark horse?
The Netherlands are under the management of Louis van Gaal and will feel confident about going deep into the tournament under the experienced manager. Spain won the 2010 World Cup and still have plenty of talent.
The Spanish have had issues scoring goals recently and the team could lack a goalscorer. If Spain do have a player to score the goals, La Roja could win the World Cup.
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