5 dark horses at 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup
FIFA WORLD CUP DARK HORSES
Qatar will host the biggest sporting event ever, the FIFA World Cup 2022, and the world is already gripped by the “football fever” that will be there.
Everyone is already discussing their favorites. Brazil and Argentina, for instance, have tremendous skill and the potential to win. The World Cup, though, has experienced its fair share of twists in the past.
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Here are the top 5 dark horses that will fight for the FIFA World Cup trophy-
5. The Netherlands
The Netherlands was unable to compete in t4 in the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and was eliminated in the Round of 16 of the Euro Cup in 2020. Despite this, the Orange appears ready to cause some harm.
Don’t be amazed if the Dutch make a push at the entire competition; they are expected to dominate their group. The Dutch national team won six games, drew two, and lost one to finish first in their World Cup qualifying group. They have put up a team of outstanding quality, placing them among the top contenders.
4. Belgium
Belgium presently placed 2nd in the statistics and is the highest-ranked non-World Cup, a championship team. Due to the early 30s of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, Belgium’s golden period is nearing its conclusion. On the other hand, players like Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen will compete in their last World Cups.
Nevertheless, they will be a threat to be faced with if they have a passionate manager like Roberto Martinez and a blend of youth and experience.
The Red Devils, who came third in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will be aiming for no less than the championship in Qatar. Additionally, they have a similarly impressive reservoir of talent.
3. Croatia
The most well-known underdogs at the time were the World Cup runners-up from 2018, who came close to pulling off the impossible before falling to France in the championship game. The squad has both quality and quantity, which helped them reach the Nations League semifinals. Players like Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric provided the squad with a unique perspective.
Having missed the final four years ago, Luka Modric, the Golden Ball winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will try to take his team to victory. The fact that Croatia has never faced any of the nations in its World Cup group would be a challenge for them.
2. Germany
Germany is a frontrunner for the FIFA World Cup 2022 because they have a group of excellent footballers and an excellent manager. They head to the ultimate championship with athletes such as Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Manuel Neuer, and lkay Gündgan. Hansi Flick is currently in charge of the Die Mannschaft.
The Germans did not advance to the knockout round of the 2018 World Cup after winning it in 2014. The team, though, has undergone a significant makeover and appears poised to regain its greatest form.
1. France
When France, the defending winners in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, lost in the group stage following the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the FIFA World Cup Curse officially began. The victims of this cruel trap thus far include France in 2002, Italy in 2010, Spain in 2014, and Germany in 2018. Interestingly, this jinx has only struck down World Champions from Europe. Brazil is the lone exception; they won the 2002 World Cup and advanced from the group stage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In pattern, France may experience the effects of this curse and become the newest member of the dark gang. However, this pattern just began with the France squad in 1998, and the French may be responsible for its end. The current French squad is one of the world’s most powerful teams. They have players like Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema, and Kylian Mbappe who are capable of winning games on their own.
After winning the 2021 UEFA Nations League, the defending World Cup champions are back as favorites. With so many players on their roster, the Les Blues may be able to end their championship curse.
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