The World Cup 2022 in Qatar is upon us and all 32 groups are within the means of naming their squads, with every nation allowed to pick out a 26-man group for the primary time.
It means there might be 832 gamers heading to the primary winter World Cup, with a deadline of Monday 14 November to submit the squads – simply seven days earlier than the match begins with hosts Qatar taking over Ecuador.
Gareth Southgate will title his England group on Thursday afternoon, with debate presently ongoing over quite a lot of the spots, whereas different international locations’ bulletins will filter by means of throughout the week.
The race to succeed France as world champions is about to warmth up.
Right here’s a full record of the gamers heading to Qatar and all the data you want about every workforce:
Coach: Félix Sánchez
Star to look at: Almoez Ali
World Cup finest: Event debut
How they acquired right here: Qatar certified routinely for his or her first World Cup look as hosts. Throughout this four-year cycle, they did surprisingly win the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and had been additionally partnered with the five-team Group A from European qualifying (Serbia, Portugal, Republic of Eire, Azerbaijan and Luxembourg) to play centralised friendlies in opposition to these sides on their spare match-dates.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Saad Al Sheeb (Al-Sadd), Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd), Yousef Hassan (Al-Gharafa)
Defenders: Homam Ahmed (Al-Gharafa), Bassam Al-Rawi (Al-Duhail), Mohammed Emad (Al-Wakrah), Jassem Gaber (Al-Arabi), Abdelkarim Hassan (Al-Saad), Musab Kheder (Al-Sadd), Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd), Ro-Ro (Al-Saad), Tarek Salman (Al-Sadd), Mohammed Waad (Al-Sadd)
Midfielders: Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Ali Assadalla (Al-Sadd), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al-Rayyan), Abdelrahman Moustafa (Al-Duhail), Mostafa Tarek (Al-Sadd)
Forwards: Yusuf Abdurisag (Al-Saad), Ahmed Alaaeldin (Al-Ghafara), Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail), Mohammed Muntari (Al-Duhail), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sadd), Ismaeel Mohammad (Al-Duhail), Khalid Muneer (Al-Wakrah)
In focus: Qatar flying underneath the radar on the pitch amid off-field controversy
Coach: Louis van Gaal
Star to look at: Virgil van Djik
World Cup finest: Runners-up 1974, 1978, 2010
How they acquired right here: Having missed out on the 2018 World Cup, Netherlands ensured they might be again on soccer’s greatest stage by coming by means of Group G of European qualifying. They had been pushed shut by Turkey however ultimately completed two factors away from them atop the pile.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (NEC), Mark Flekken (SC Freiberg), Remko Pasveer (Ajax)
Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester Metropolis), Daley Blind (Ajax), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Stefan de Vrij (Inter), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Hans Hateboer (Atalanta), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Bruno Martins Indi (AZ), Jurrien Timber (Ajax), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Steven Berghuis (Ajax), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)
Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Barcelona), Donyell Malan (Borussia Dortmund) Cody Gakpo (PSV), Vincent Janseen (Antwerp), Wout Weghorst (Besiktas)
In focus: Acquainted face leads overdue Dutch return to World Cup
Virgil van Dijk might be a part of Netherlands’ squad on the World Cup
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Coach: Aliou Cissé
Star to look at: Sadio Mane
World Cup finest: Quarter-final 2002
How they acquired right here: Senegal simply topped Group H within the second spherical of African qualifying – ending forward of Togo, Namibia and Congo – earlier than a nervy two-legged play-off in opposition to Egypt in a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations last from earlier within the 12 months. It proved to be precisely the identical dramatic outcome because the Lions of Teranga overcame Mohamed Salah and co. on penalties – profitable the shootout 3-1 after a 1-1 mixture draw.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Seny Dieng (QPR), Alfred Gomis (Rennes), Edouard Mendy (Chelsea)
Defenders: Pape Abou Cisse (Olympiacos), Fode Ballo-Toure (Milan), Abdou Diallo (RB Leipzig), Ismail Jakobs (Monaco), Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea), Formose Mendy (Amiens), Moussa Niakhate (Nottingham Forest), Bouna Sarr (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Krepin Diatta (Monaco), Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Pape Gueye (Marseille), Cheikhou Kouyate (Nottingham Forest), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester), Moustapha Identify (Patos), Boubakary Soumare (Leicester)
Forwards: Boulaye Dia (Salernitana), Famara Diédhiou (Alanyaspor), Bamba Dieng (Marseille), Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich), Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United), Ismaila Sarr (Watford)
In focus: Reigning African champions present continent’s nice hope for fulfillment in Qatar
Coach: Gustavo Alfaro
Star to look at: Moises Caicedo
World Cup finest: Final-16 2006
How they acquired right here: Ecuador are again on the World Cup for the primary time since 2014 though they needed to ‘qualify’ twice. They performed properly in South American qualifying to complete fourth within the desk and earn a spot in Qatar however a authorized problem from Chile – who claimed Byron Castillo was ineligible to play for the nation – led to a court docket case. The Court docket of Arbitration for Sport ultimately deemed that Castillo was an Ecuadorean nationwide, though the date and native land data initially submitted to get him a passport had been false, so Ecuador had been cleared to play.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Alexander Dominguez (LDU Quito), Hernan Galindez (Aucas), Moises Ramirez (Independiente)
Defenders: Robert Arboleda (Sao Paulo) Xavier Arreaga (Seattle Sounders), Bryon Castillo (Leon), Pervis Estunpinan (Brighton), Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen), Angelo Preciado (Genk), Jackson Porozo (Troyes), Felix Torres (Santos Laguna)
Midfielders: Nilsen Angulo (Anderlecht), Moises Caicedo (Brighton), Jose Cifuentes (Los Angeles FC), Alan Franco (Talleres), Carlos Gruezo (Augsburg), Romario Ibarra (Pachuca), Angel Mena (Leon), Jhegson Mendez (Los Angeles FC) Gonzalo Plata (Valladolid), Jeremy Sarmiento (Brighton)
Forwards: Michael Estrada (Cruz Azul), Ayrton Preciado (Santos Laguna), Djorkaeff Reasco (Newell’s Outdated Boys), Enner Valencia (Fenerbahce)
In focus: Ecuador able to let soccer do the speaking after courtroom drama
Coach: Gareth Southgate
Star to look at: Harry Kane
World Cup finest: Winners 1966
How they acquired right here: England will look to construct on a semi-final look in Russia 4 years in the past and eased by means of European qualifying in type. A complete of 26 factors from 30 had been received to prime Group I forward of Poland, Albania and Hungary amongst others.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Nick Pope (Newcastle)
Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester Metropolis), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester Metropolis)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester Metropolis), Declan Rice (West Ham United), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Roma), Phil Foden (Manchester Metropolis), Jack Grealish (Manchester Metropolis), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
In focus: Religion in Southgate is faltering however England expectations nonetheless excessive
Harry Kane will captain England after profitable the golden boot on the final World Cup
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Coach: Carlos Queiroz
Star to look at: Sardar Azmoun
World Cup finest: First spherical 1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018
How they acquired right here: Iran topped their group within the third spherical of Asian qualifying, ending two factors forward of South Korea, to succeed in their third World Cup in a row. They may now attempt to transcend the group stage for the primary time.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand (Persepolis), Hossein Hosseini (Esteghlal), Amir Abedzadeh (Ponferradina)
Defenders: Sadegh Moharrami (Dinamo Zagreb), Shojae Khalilzadeh (Al-Ahli), Milad Mohammadi (AEK Athens), Morteza Pouraliganji (Persepolis), Hossein Kanaanizadegan (Al-Ahli), Saleh Hardani (Esteghlal), Majid Hosseini (Kayserispor), Omid Noorafkan (Sepahan), Ramin Rezaeian (Sepahan), Abolfazl Jalali (Esteghlal)
Midfielders: Ehsan Hajsafi (AEK Athens), Saeid Ezatolahi (Vejle), Omid Ebrahimi (Al-Wakrah), Ahmad Nourollahi (Shabab Al-Ahli), Milad Sarlak (Persepolis), Saman Ghoddos (Brentford)
Forwards: Vahid Amiri (Persepolis), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Feyenoord), Mehdi Taremi (Porto), Karim Ansarifard (Omonia), Mehdi Torabi (Persepolis), Ali Gholizadeh (Charleroi), Sardar Azmoun (Bayer Leverkusen)
In focus: Excessive hopes of first World Cup knockout look for in-form Iran
Coach: Gregg Berhalter
Star to look at: Christian Pulisic
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 2002
How they acquired right here: After lacking out on their first World Cup since 1986 4 years in the past, america ensured a return to the most important stage by coming by means of Concacaf qualifying. They weren’t at all times probably the most convincing however did simply sufficient to keep away from an intercontinental play-off by securing the final computerized qualification spot forward of Costa Rica on purpose distinction.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (Arsenal), Sean Johnson (New York Metropolis FC), Ethan Horvath (Luton City)
Defenders: Reggie Cannon (FC Dallas), Sergino Dest (AC Milan), Aaron Lengthy (New York Pink Bulls), Mark McKenzie (KRC Genk), Erik Palmer-Brown (Troyes), Joseph Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach), Sam Vines (Royal Antwerp), Deandre Yedlin (Inter Miami CF), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
Midfielders: Kellyn Acosta (LAFC), Tyler Adams (Leeds United), Johnny Cardoso (Internacional), Luca de la Torre (Celta de Vigo), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Malik Tillman (Rangers)
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Paul Arriola (FC Dallas), Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas), Jordan Morris (Swansea Metropolis), Ricardo Pepi (Groningen), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Dortmund), Josh Sargent (Norwich Metropolis)
In focus: World Cup return is becoming reward for proficient and enhancing USA
Coach: Rob Web page
Star to look at: Gareth Bale
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 1958
How they acquired right here: Wales ended their virtually interminable anticipate a primary World Cup look since 1958 by efficiently coming by means of the play-offs in European qualification. Having endured so many close to misses over the previous 64 years, Rob Web page’s males lastly acquired over the hump with a 2-1 victory over Austria and a 1-0 triumph in opposition to Ukraine, with talisman Gareth Bale scoring all three objectives. They reached the play-off after coming second in Group E behind Belgium, one level forward of Czech Republic in third.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester Metropolis), Adam Davies (Sheffield United)
Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ben Cabango (Swansea Metropolis), Tom Lockyer (Luton City), Joe Rodon (Rennes, on mortgage from Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Mephan (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, on mortgage from Chelsea), Chris Gunter (Wimbledon), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Connor Roberts (Burnley)
Midfielders: Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield City), Joe Allen (Swansea Metropolis), Matthew Smith (Milton Keynes Dons), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Jonny Williams (Swindon City), Aaron Ramsey (Good), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff Metropolis)
Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff Metropolis), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest), Dan James (Fulham, on mortgage from Leeds United)
In focus: Historical past-making Wales making an attempt to duplicate the Class of ‘58 at first World Cup for 64 years
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Star to look at: Lionel Messi
World Cup finest: Winners 1978, 1986
How they acquired right here: Argentina ended their current trophy drought by profitable the 2021 Copa America title and can now look so as to add a 3rd World Cup to their cupboard. South American qualifying offered few hurdles as they had been unbeaten in 17 video games, coming second within the desk behind Brazil.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Franco Armani (River Plate), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Villarreal)
Defenders: Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Nehuen Perez (Udinese), German Pezzella (Actual Betis), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon)
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Angel Di Maria (Juventus), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica), Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez (Sevilla), Giovani Lo Celso (Villarreal), Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Leandro Paredes (Juventus), Guido Rodriguez (Actual Betis)
Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Man Metropolis), Joaquin Correa (Inter Milan), Paulo Dybala (AS Roma), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Lionel Messi (PSG), Giovanni Simeone (Napoli)
In focus: Argentina hoping to ship Lionel Messi his fairytale send-off
Lionel Messi will hope for a fairytale send-off with Argentina
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Coach: Hervé Renard
Star to look at: Salem Al-Dawsari
World Cup finest: Final 16 1994
How they acquired right here: Saudi Arabia ensured they might be making the quick journey to Qatar this winter by topping their group within the third spherical of Asian qualifying. They completed on 23 factors from 10 video games, one level forward of Japan in second.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais (Al-Hilal), Fawaz Al-Qarni (Al-Shabab), Mohammed Al Rubaie (Al-Ahli)
Defenders: Sultan Al-Ghanam (Al-Nassr), Abdullah Madu (Al-Nassr), Abdulelah Al-Amri (Al-Nassr), Ali Al-Bulaihi (Al-Hilal), Ahmed Bamsaud (Al-Ittihad), Saud Abdulhamid (Al-Ittihad), Yasser Al-Shahrani (Al-Hilal), Hassan Tambakti (Al-Shabab), Mohammed Al-Breik (Al-Hilal), Nawaf Al-Abed (Al-Shabab)
Midfielders: Salman Al-Faraj (Al-Hilal), Ali Al-Hassan (Al-Nassr), Mohamed Kanno (Al-Hilal), Sami Al-Najei (Al-Nassr), Abdulrahman Al-Aboud (Ittihad), Fahad Al-Muwallad (Al-Shabab), Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Hattan Bahebri (Al-Shabab), Abdulelah Al-Malki (Al-Hilal), Abdullah Otayf (Al-Hilal)
Forwards: Abdullah Al-Hamdan (Al-Hilal), Saleh Al-Shehri (Al-Hilal), Firas Al-Buraikan (Al-Fateh)
In focus: Saudi Arabia face uphill activity to succeed in knockouts for a second time
Coach: Gerardo Martino
Star to look at: Hirving Lozano
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 1970, 1986
How they acquired right here: Mexico certified for an eighth straight World Cup by ending second in Conmebol qualifying, degree on factors with top-placed Canada. In Qatar, they are going to purpose to enhance on seven consecutive last-16 exits.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa (Membership America), Alfredo Talavera (FC Juarez), Rodolfo Cota (Leon)
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (Ajax), Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey), Kevin Alvarez (Pachuca), Gerardo Arteaga (Genk), Hector Moreno (Monterrey), Nestor Araujo (Membership America), Cesar Montes (Monterrey), Johan Vasquez (Cremonese), Jesus Alberto Angulo (Tigres)
Midfielders: Andres Guardado (Actual Betis), Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo), Edson Alvarez (Ajax), Luis Chavez (Pachuca), Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul), Erick Gutierrez (PSV Eindhoven), Hirving Lozano (Napoli), Alexis Vega (Chivas), Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Diego Lainez (Braga)
Forwards: Raul Jimenez (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Henry Martin (Membership America), Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord)
In focus: Purpose-shy Mexico looking for spark to advance past elusive last-16 hurdle
Coach: Czesław Michniewicz
Star to look at: Robert Lewandowski
World Cup finest: Third place 1974, 1982
How they acquired right here: Poland trailed England in Group I of European qualification however completed two factors away from Albania to take second spot and advance to the play-offs. They had been awarded a walkover in opposition to Russia within the semi-finals following the invasion of Ukraine earlier than Sweden had been dispatched 2-0 within the last.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczęsny (Juventus), Łukasz Skorupski (Bologna), Bartłomiej Drągowski (Spezia)
Defenders: Jan Bednarek (Aston Villa), Kamil Glik (Benevento), Tomasz Kędziora (Dynamo Kyiv), Bartosz Bereszyński (Sampdoria), Robert Gumny (Augsburg), Matty Money (Aston Villa), Jakub Kiwior (Spezia), Arkadiusz Reca (Spezia), Nicola Zalewski (Roma)
Midfielders: Przemysław Frankowski (RC Lens), Jacek Góralski (VfL Bochum), Kamil Grosicki (Pogoń Szczecin), Jakub Kamiński (VfL Wolfsburg), Mateusz Klich (Leeds United), Grzegorz Krychowiak (Al-Shabab Riyadh), Karol Linetty (Torino FC), Sebastian Szymański (Feyenoord), Piotr Zieliński (Napoli), Szymon Żurkowski (Fiorentina)
Forwards: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), Arkadiusz Milik (Juventus), Krzysztof Piątek (US Salernitana 1919), Karol Świderski (Charlotte FC)
In focus: Robert Lewandowski holds Polish hopes in his fingers for last World Cup stand
Coach: Kasper Hjulmand
Star to look at: Christian Eriksen
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 1998
How they acquired right here: Denmark impressively breezed into Qatar 2022 with a document of 9 victories and only one defeat from ten video games in Group F of European qualifying. These 27 factors – accrued whereas conceding simply three objectives and scoring 30 – noticed them end 4 factors away from second-placed Scotland.
Confirmed squad (*N.B: 5 additional names to be added after the weekend’s home fixtures):
Goalkeepers: Kasper Schmeichel (Good), Oliver Christensen (Hertha Berlin).
Defenders: Simon Kjaer (AC Milan), Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace), Joakim Maehle (Atalanta), Andreas Christensen (Barcelona), Rasmus Kristensen (Leeds United), Jens Stryger Larsen (Trabzonspor), Victor Nelsson (Galatasaray), Daniel Wass (Brondby).
Midfielders: Thomas Delaney (Sevilla), Mathias Jensen (Brentford), Christian Eriksen (Manchester United), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur).
Forwards: Andreas Skov Olsen (Membership Bruges), Jesper Lindstrom (Eintracht Frankfurt), Andreas Cornelius (FC Copenhagen), Martin Braithwaite (Espanyol), Kasper Dolberg (Sevilla), Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford), Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg).
In focus: Denmark deliver quiet confidence to Qatar in quest to interrupt new floor
Coach: Jalel Kadri
Star to look at: Youssef Msakni
World Cup finest: Group stage 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018
How they acquired right here: Tunisia reached the third spherical of African qualifying by ending forward of Equatorial Guinea, Zambia and Mauritania in Group B earlier than a 1-0 win over Mali in Bamako and a nervy, goalless second leg within the return leg in Tunis sealed their place.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Debchi (Esperance de Tunis), Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Bechir Mentioned (US Monastir)
Defenders: Bilel Ifa (Kuwait SC), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Omar Rekik (Sparta Rotterdam), Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Ali Maaloul (Al Ahly), Mohamed Drager (Luzern), Rami Kaib (Heerenveen), Hamza Mathlouthi (Zamalek), Ali Abdi (Caen), Dylan Bronn (Salernitana)
Midfielders: Saif-Eddine Khaoui (Clermont), Anis Ben Slimane (Brondby), Ghailene Chaalali (Esperance de Tunis), Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham Metropolis), Ferjani Sassi (Al-Duhail), Aissa Laidouni (Ferencvaros), Chaim El Djebali (Lyon), Ellyes Skhiri (Koln)
Forwards: Sayfallah Ltaief (Basel), Seifeddine Jaziri (Zamalek), Youssef Msakni (Al-Arabi), Taha Yassine Khenissi (Kuwait SC), Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier)
In focus: Final underdogs Tunisia unlikely to interrupt World Cup knockout drought
Coach: Didier Deschamps
Star to look at: Kylian Mbappe
World Cup finest: Winners 1998, 2018
How they acquired right here: The reigning World Cup champions ensured they are going to be capable of defend their title in Qatar after coming by means of Group D of European qualifying unbeaten – ending six factors away from Ukraine in second spot.
Provisional 25-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Steve Mandanda (Rennes), Alphonse Areola (West Ham)
Defenders: Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Raphael Varane (Manchester United), William Saliba (Arsenal), Presnel Kimpembe (PSG), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich).
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Actual Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Actual Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Jordan Veretout (Marseille).
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig), Karim Benzema (Actual Madrid), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan).
In focus: Reigning champions France exhibiting susceptible streak forward of title defence
France will defend the title they received in Russia 4 years in the past
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Coach: Graham Arnold
Star to look at: Ajdin Hrustic
World Cup finest: Final-16 2006
How they acquired right here: ‘Asian’ qualifying proved difficult for Australia as ending third in Group B of the third spherical meant they needed to overcome UAE 2-1 within the fourth spherical to succeed in an intercontinental play-off in opposition to Peru. A 0-0 draw after 120 minutes led to a dramatic penalty shootout the place the Socceroos emerged 5-4 winners after some unorthodox heroics from goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Mat Ryan (FC Copenhagen), Danny Vukovic (Central Coast Mariners), Andrew Redmayne (Sydney FC)
Defenders: Harry Souttar (Stoke Metropolis), Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew), Bailey Wright (Sunderland), Thomas Deng (Albirex Niigata), Fran Karacic (Brescia), Nathaniel Atkinson (Coronary heart of Midlothian), Aziz Behich (Dundee United), Kye Rowles (Coronary heart of Midlothian), Joel King (Odense Boldklub)
Midfielders: Aaron Mooy (Celtic), Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli), Ajdin Hrustic (Hellas Verona), Cameron Devlin (Coronary heart of Midlothian), Riley McGree (Middlesbrough), Keanu Baccus (St Mirren)
Forwards: Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne Metropolis), Mitchell Duke (Fagiano Okayama), Jason Cummings (Central Coast Mariners), Garang Kuol (Central Coast Mariners), Awer Mabil (Cadiz), Mathew Leckie (Melbourne Metropolis), Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United), Martin Boyle (Hibernian)
In focus: Australia already used to life on the highway as they put together to face acquainted foes
Coach: Hansi Flick
Star to look at: Kai Havertz
World Cup finest: Winners 2014 (West Germany had been champions in 1954, 1974 and 1990)
How they acquired right here: Germay will purpose to make up for a disappointing 2018 World Cup in Qatar and the indicators from European qualifying had been good as they received 9 and drew one in all their 10 video games to prime Group J forward of North Macedonia in type.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona), Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger (Actual Madrid), Niklas Sule (Borussia Dortmund), Robin Gosens (Inter Milan), Thilo Kehrer (West Ham), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Matthias Ginter (Freiburg), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Armel Bella Kotchap (Southampton)
Midfielders: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester Metropolis), Kai Havertz (Chelsea), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Monchengladbach)
Forwards: Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Jonas Hofmann (Borussia Monchengladbach), Lukas Nmecha (Wolfsburg)
In focus: Germany seeking to restore popularity after Russia blip
Coach: Luis Enrique
Star to look at: Pedri
World Cup finest: Winners 2010
How they acquired right here: Spain suffered only a single defeat in eight video games of European qualifying as six wins proved greater than sufficient to prime Group B forward of second-placed Sweden.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sanchez (Brighton), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea)
Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Dani Carvajal (Actual Madrid), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester Metropolis), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Diego Llorente (Leeds), Jose Gaya (Valencia)
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Thiago (Liverpool), Rodri (Manchester Metropolis), Gavi (Barcelona), Pedri (Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Paris Saint-Germain), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Marco Asensio (Actual Madrid), Ansu Fati (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)
In focus: Spain have the standard to return to the summit after a decade away
Coach: Hajime Moriyasu
Star to look at: Takumi Minamino
World Cup finest: Final-16 2002, 2010, 2018
How they acquired right here: Japan cruised by means of the second spherical of Asian qualifying by profitable all eight video games and ending witha purpose distinction of +44 earlier than working barely more durable within the third spherical however in the end comfortably rising from Group B in second place – seven factors forward of Australia in third.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Eiji Kawashima (Strasbourg), Daniel Schmidt (Sint Truiden), Shuichi Gonda (Shimizu S-Pulse)
Defenders: Hiroki Sakai (Urawa Pink Diamonds), Miki Yamane (Kawasaki Frontale), Ko Itakura (Borussia Monchengladbach), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal), Maya Yoshida (Schalke 04), Shogo Taniguchi (Kawasaki Frontale), Hiroki Ito (VfB Stuttgart), Yuto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo)
Midfielders: Junya Ito (Stade de Reims), Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg), Wataru Endo (VfB Stuttgart), Hidemasa Morita (Sporting), Ao Tanaka (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Daichi Kamada (Eintracht Frankfurt), Takefusa Kubo (Actual Sociedad), Takumi Minamino (AS Monaco), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion), Gaku Shibasaki (Leganes), Yuki Soma (Nagoya Grampus)
Forwards: Takuma Asano (Vfl Bochum), Daizen Maeda (Celtic), Ayase Ueda (Cercle Brugge), Shuto Machino (Shonan Bellmare)
In focus: Japan face robust group as they appear to buck current World Cup pattern
Coach: Luis Fernando Suárez
Star to look at: Keylor Navas
World Cup finest: Quarter-final 2014
How they acquired right here: Having completed fourth in Concacaf qualifying, edged out of the ultimate computerized spot on purpose distinction by america, Costa Rica got here by means of an intercontinental play-off with New Zealand as Joel Campbell’s third-minute strike was sufficient for a 1-0 win.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas (Paris Saint-Germain), Esteban Alvarado (Herediano), Patrick Sequeira (CD Lugo)
Defenders: Francisco Calvo (Konyaspor), Juan Pablo Vargas (Millonarios), Kendall Waston (Saprissa), Oscar Duarte (Al-Wehda), Daniel Chacon (Colorado Rapids), Keysher Fuller (Herediano), Carlos Martinez (San Carlos), Bryan Oviedo (Actual Salt Lake), Ronald Matarrita (FC Cincinnati)
Midfielders: Yeltsin Tejeda (Herediano), Celso Borges (Alajuelense), Youstin Salas (Saprissa), Roan Wilson (Municipal Grecia), Gerson Torres (Herediano), Douglas Lopez (Herediano), Jewison Bennette (Sunderland), Alvaro Zamora (Saprissa), Anthony Hernandez (FC Puntarenas), Brandon Aguilera (Nottingham Forrest), Bryan Ruiz (Alajuelense)
Forwards: Joel Campbell (Membership Leon), Anthony Contreras (Herediano), Johan Venegas (Alajuelense)
In focus: Robust check awaits Costa Rica as they attempt to recapture the spirit of 2014
Coach: Roberto Martínez
Star to look at: Kevin De Bruyne
World Cup finest: Third place 2018
How they acquired right here: Recent off ending third in Russia 4 years in the past, Belgium confronted dew points as they received Group E of European qualifying. The likes of Wales and Czech Republic had been dispatched as Roberto Martinez’s aspect had been unbeaten after their eight video games.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Actual Madrid), Simon Mignolet (Membership Brugge), Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg)
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld (Antwerp), Jan Vertonghen (Anderlecht), Thomas Meunier (Borussia Dortmund), Timothy Castagne (Leicester Metropolis), Wout Faes (Leicester Metropolis), Dedryck Boyata (Membership Brugge), Jason Denayer (Shabab Al-Ahli), Brandon Mechele (Membership Brugge)
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester Metropolis), Eden Hazard (Actual Madrid), Axel Witsel (Atletico Madrid), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund), Youri Tielemans (Leicester Metropolis), Leandro Trossard (Brighton), Leander Dendocker (Aston Villa), Amadou Onana (Everton), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan), Charles De Ketelaere (AC Milan)
Forwards: Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan), Dries Mertens (Galatasaray), Michy Batshuayi (Fenerbahce), Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid), Divock Origi (AC Milan)
In focus: Belgium’s golden technology establishing for last shot at glory
Kevin de Bruyne might be hoping to encourage Belgium’s golden technology to World Cup glory
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Coach: Zlatko Dalić
Star to look at: Luka Modric
World Cup finest: Runners-up 2018
How they acquired right here: Croatia emerged from a UEFA qualifying group that had an actual jap European really feel as seven wins and two attracts from 10 video games ensured they got here one level above Russia, whereas Slovakia and Slovenia took third and fourth.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Ivo Grbic (Atletico Madrid), Ivica Ivusic (Osijek)
Defenders: Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Borna Sosa (Stuttgart), Josko Gvardiol (Leipzig), Dejan Lovren (Zenit), Borna Barisic (Rangers), Domagoj Vida (AEK Athens), Josip Juranovic (Celtic), Martin Erlic (Sassuolo), Josip Sutalo (Dinamo Zagreb)
Midfielders: Luka Modric (Actual Madrid), Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea), Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Kristijan Jakic (Eintracht Frankfurt), Lovro Majer (Rennes), Luka Sucic (Pink Bull Salzburg)
Forwards: Ivan Perisic (Tottenham), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Marko Livaja (Hajduk Cut up), Bruno Petkovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Mislav Orsic (Dinamo Zagreb), Ante Budimir (Osasuna)
In focus: 2018 runners-up Croatia a weaker proposition as they search for well-known repeat
Coach: Walid Regragui
Star to look at: Achraf Hakimi
World Cup finest: Final-16 1986
How they acquired right here: Morocco secured a spot at their second World Cup on the spin with a dominant efficiency within the second spherical of African qualifying to prime Group I with an ideal document earlier than comfortably overcoming DR COngo 5-2 on mixture within the third spherical.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Sevilla), Munir Mohamedi (Al Wehda), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (Wydad AC)
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Noussair Mazraoui (Bayern Munich), Roman Saiss (Besiktas), Nayef Aguerd (West Ham), Adam Masina (Udinese), Jawad El Yamiq (Actual Valladolid), Achraf Dari (Brest), Samy Mmaee (Ferencvaros)
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina), Younes Belhanda (Adana Demirspor), Amine Harit (Marseille), Azzedine Ounahi (Angers), Ilias Chair (QPR), Selim Amallah (Commonplace Liege), Imran Louza (Watford), Faycal Fajr (Al Wehda)
Forwards: Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea), Youssef En-Nesyri (Sevilla), Ayoub El Kaabi (Hatayspor), Abde Ezzalzouli (Osasuna), Sofiane Boufal (Angers), Munir El Haddadi (Getafe), Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse)
In focus: Morocco assured of ending 24-year World Cup win drought
Coach: John Herdman
Star to look at: Jonathan David
World Cup finest: Group stage 1986
How they acquired right here: The Maple Leafs earned a primary World Cup look since 1986 by topping the Concacaf qualifying group forward of Mexico and USA, whereas additionally reaching the Gold Cup semi-finals final 12 months.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Milan Borjan (Pink Star Belgrade), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United), Jayson Leutwiler (Oldham Athletic)
Defenders: Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Kamal Miller (CF Montreal), Alistair Johnston (CF Montreal), Sam Adekugbe (Hatayspor), Steven Vitoria (Chaves), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC), Derek Cornelius (Panetolikos), Doneil Henry (Toronto FC)
Midfielders: Samuel Piette (CF Montreal), Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC), Ismael Kone (CF Montreal), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Atiba Hutchinson (Besiktas), Raheem Edwards (LA Galaxy)
Forwards: Jonathan David (Lille), Cyle Larin (Membership Brugge), Liam Millar (Basel), Junior Hoilett (Studying), Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps), Tajon Buchanan (Membership Brugge), Theo Corbeanu (Blackpool), Ike Ugbo (Troyes)
In focus: New firsts and nationwide information beckon for Canada in uncommon World Cup look
Coach: Murat Yakin
Star to look at: Granit Xhaka
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 1934, 1938, 1954
How they acquired right here: Switzerland completed forward of reigning European champions Italy in Group C of UEFA qualifying as 5 wins and three attracts was sufficient to prime the pile by two factors earlier than the Azzurri suffered a shocking loss within the play-offs to overlook out on Qatar.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Philipp Kohn (RB Salzburg), Jonas Omlin (Montpellier), Yann Sommer (Borussia Monchengladbach)
Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Manchester Metropolis), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Monchengladbach), Ricardo Rodriguez (Torino), Fabian Schar (Newcastle United), Silvan Widmer (Mainz)
Midfielders: Granit Xhaka (Arsenal), Edimilson Fernandes (Mainz), Fabian Frei (Basel), Remo Freuler (Nottingham Forest), Ardon Jashari (Luzern), Fabian Rieder (Younger Boys), Xherdan Shaqiri (Chicago Fireplace), Djibril Sow (Eintracht Frankfurt), Renato Steffen (Lugano), Denis Zakaria (Chelsea), Michel Aebischer (Bologna)
Forwards: Breel Embolo (Monaco), Christian Fassnacht (Younger Boys), Noah Okafor (RB Salzburg), Haris Seferovic (Galatasaray), Ruben Vargas (Augsburg)
In focus: Constant Switzerland can go even additional in Qatar
Coach: Rigobert Music
Star to look at: Karl Toko Ekambi
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 1990
How they acquired right here: Having missed out on the 2018 World Cup, Cameroon returned to the massive time by dramatically coming by means of African qualifying. They topped Group D within the second spherical, ending two factors forward of Ivory Coast earlier than dealing with Algeria over two legs for a spot in Qatar. When Ahmed Touba netted a 118th-minute purpose in a second leg that had gone to additional time, the Algerians seemed to be advancing however Karl Toko Ekambi netted within the fourth minute of stoppage time in additional time to ship the Cameroonians by means of on away objectives.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Andre Onana (Inter Milan), Devis Epassy (Abha), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Marseille)
Defenders: Nicholas Nkoulou (Aris), Collins Fai (Al-Tai), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders), Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union), Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes), Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Gent), Jerome Onguene (Eintracht Frankfurt), Christopher Wooh (Rennes)
Midfielders: Georges Mandjeck (Nea Salamis), Pierre Kunde (Olympiacos), Samuel Gouet (Mechelen), Martin Hongla (Hellas Verona), Olivierr Ntcham (Swansea Metropolis), Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli), Arnaud Djoum (Dundee United), Jeando Fuchs (Peterborough United)
Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar (Al-Nassr), Karl Toko Ekambi (Lyon), Moumi Ngamaleu (Dynamo Moscow), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Bayern Munich), Christian Bassogog (Shanghai Shenhua), Clinton N’Jie (Sivasspor)
In focus: Cameroon may shock many after last-gasp qualification
Coach: Tite
Star to look at: Neymar
World Cup finest: Winners 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
How they acquired right here: Brazil had no points coming by means of South American qualifying as they received 14 and drew three of their 17 video games. The one actual blip on this cycle for Tite’s males got here after they misplaced within the last of the 2021 Copa America to fierce rivals Argentina.
Confirmed squad:
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester Metropolis), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders: Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Marquinhos (PSG), Eder Militao (Actual Madrid), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Dani Alves (UNAM)
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham), Fred (Manchester United), Fabinho (Liverpool), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo)
Forwards: Neymar (PSG), Vinicius Jr (Actual Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Antony (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Pedro (Flamengo), Rodrygo (Actual Madrid)
In focus: Bookies’ favourites Brazil able to lastly expertise the enjoyment of six
Neymar is the star of a Brazil squad which might be bookies’ favourites
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Coach: Dragan Stojković
Star to look at: Aleksandar Mitrovic
World Cup finest: Group stage 2010, 2018 (Yugoslavia completed fourth in 1930 and 1962, Serbia and Montenegro reached the group stage in 2006)
How they acquired right here: Serbia impressed in European qualifying as they had been unbeaten in eight video games to prime Group A forward of favourites Portugal, that means they averted a play-off.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Marko Dmitrovic (Sevilla), Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (Torino), Predrag Rajkovic (Mallorca)
Defenders: Stefan Mitrovic (Getafe), Strahinja Pavlovic (RB Salzburg), Milos Veljkovic (Werder Bremen), Filip Mladenovic (Legia Warsaw), Aleksa Terzic (Fiorentina), Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina), Matija Nastasic (Mallorca), Mihailo Ristic (Benfica)
Midfielders: Dusan Tadic (Ajax), Filip Kostic (Juventus), Nemanja Maksimovic (Getafe), Nemanja Radonjic (Torino), Filip Duricic (Sampdoria), Sasa Lukic (Torino), Andrija Zivkovic (PAOK), Darko Lazovic (Hellas Verona), Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Lazio), Marko Grujic (Porto), Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla), Uros Racic (Braga)
Forwards: Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham), Luka Jovic (Fiorentina), Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
In focus: After elegant qualification, Serbia able to make World Cup mark
Coach: Diego Alonso
Star to look at: Federico Valverde
World Cup finest: Winners 1930, 1950
How they acquired right here: Uruguay had been at risk of lacking out on a spot in Qatar at one level throughout South American qualifying however received their last 4 video games – together with crunch victories over Peru and Chile within the final two matches – to take third spot within the desk, safely sealing their passage.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Sergio Rochet (Nacional), Sebastian Sosa (Independiente)
Defenders: Jose Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Diego Godin (Velez Sarsfield), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Damian Suarez (Getafe), Matias Vina (Roma), Sebastian Coates (Sporting CP), Martin Caceres (LA Galaxy), Mathias Olivera (Napoli), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo)
Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Sporting CP), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Nicolas de la Cruz (River Plate), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray), Federico Valverde (Actual Madrid), Matias Vecino (Lazio), Mauro Arambarri (Getafe)
Forwards: Luis Suarez (Nacional), Darwin Nunez (Liverpool), Facundo Torres (Orlando Metropolis), Edinson Cavani (Valencia), Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United), Agustin Canobbio (Athletico Paranaense)
In focus: World Cup set to be the tip of an period for Uruguay
Coach: Paulo Bento
Star to look at: Son Heung-min
World Cup finest: Fourth place 2002
How they acquired right here: South Korea certified for a tenth World Cup in a row by topping a gaggle containing Lebanon, Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka to succeed in the third spherical of Asian qualifying, the place they cruised into the match correct by ending second behind Iran with only one loss in 10 video games to return 9 factors forward of UAE.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Al-Shabab), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan Hyundai), Music Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Defenders: Kim Jin-su (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Hong Chul (Daegu FC), Kim Moon-hwan (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Kim Younger-gwon (Ulsan Hyundai), Kwon Kyung-won (Gamba Osaka), Kim Tae-hwan (Ulsan Hyundai), Cho Yu-min (Daejon Hana Citizen), Kim Min-jae (Napoli), Yoon Jong-gyu (FC Seoul)
Midfielders: Jung Woo-young (Al-Sadd), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang In-beom (Olympiacos), Na Sang-ho (FC Seoul), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolves), Kwon Chang-hoon (Gimcheon Sangmu), Paik Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Son Jun-ho (Shandong Taishan), Jeong Woo-yeong (Freiburg), Lee Kang-in (Mallorca), Yanh Hyun-jun (Gangwon FC)
Forwards: Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Hwang Ui-jo (Olympiacos), Cho Gue-sung (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
In focus: Struggling South Korea counting on their favorite Son to make World Cup impression
Coach: Fernando Santos
Star to look at: Bernardo Silva
World Cup finest: Third place 1966
How they acquired right here: Portugal needed to work laborious to seal their spot in Qatar as they completed second behind Serbia in Group A of European qualifying to advance to the play-offs. That meant needing to win two, one-off video games to succeed in the World Cup which they did by overcoming Turkey 3-1 and North Macedonia 2-0 as Bruno Fernandes grabbed each objectives within the latter.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Patrício (Roma), Jose Sa (Wolves)
Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Manchester Metropolis), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Ruben Dias (Manchester Metropolis), Pepe (Porto), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Mario Rui (Napoli), Jose Fonte (Lille)
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Matheus Nunes (Wolves), William Carvalho (Actual Betis), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Bernardo Silva (Manchester Metropolis), Vitinha (PSG), Renato Sanches (PSG)
Forwards: Joao Felix (Atlético Madrid), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)
In focus: Portugal looking for excellent steadiness in Ronaldo’s final stand
Cristiano Ronaldo will attempt to shine in his last World Cup for Portugal
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Coach: Otto Addo
Star to look at: Mohammed Salisu
World Cup finest: Quarter-finals 2010
How they acquired right here: Ghana are again on the World Cup after lacking out in 2014. They narrowly topped their group forward of South Africa on objectives scored through the second spherical of African qualification earlier than edging previous Nigeria on away objectives after a 1-1 attract Abuja within the third spherical to ebook their spot in Qatar.
Predicted squad:
Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori (Orlando Pirates), Joe Wollacott (Swindon), Abdul Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen)
Defenders: Denis Odoi (Membership Brugge), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Gideon Mensah (Bordeaux), Daniel Amartey (Leicester), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Abdul-Rahman Baba (Studying), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton), Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew)
Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Iddrisu Baba (Actual Mallorca), Daniel Kofi-Kyereh (St Pauli), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax), Andre Ayew (Al Saad), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Rennes), Majeed Ashimeru (Anderlecht), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol Metropolis)
Forwards: Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Sporting CP), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Felix Afena-Gyan (Roma), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Joseph Paintsil (Genk), Osman Bukari (Pink Star Belgrade)
In focus: Reminiscences of 2010 fuelling a Ghana aspect on revenge mission
