Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 Most exciting Matches
Fans have been waiting for the onset of FIFA World Cup 2022 for a long time, and when it starts in November, there will be no shortage of eyes glued to the TV screens for 90+ minutes of scintillating action on many occasions.
When it comes to football world cups, every edition comprises upsets and shocking results, as there have been many cases of various David beating Goliath instances on the football field. On the other hand, Clash of the Titans occurs as the tournament moves to knock-out stages, and the group termed – “The group of death” comes to life every edition.
The quadrennial tournament is going to be hosted by Qatar for the first time and is expected to be a grand spectacle for the world to see.
The 32 participating nations are geared up to give all in for the most coveted sporting trophy in the world, which is sure to generate some of the best sporting moments of the year.
So, we have brought the 9 most anticipated matches of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar for you.
1. IRAN VS USA
GROUP B, 30 NOVEMBER
Sports is considered by many a pseudo battle replacing the actual war on the field. It has been happening for ages. Especially when the teams meet after a recent political clash, it reflects in the match and draws bigger crowds and chants to the stage.
One such spectacle is on the cards as Iran looks to take revenge on the USA in the upcoming edition of the football world cup in their Group B match after some military conflict between the two nations. The game will take place on Matchday 3, 30 November 2022, and is surely going to draw some attention throughout the world.
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2. QATAR VS ECUADOR
GROUP A, 20 NOVEMBER
In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the host South Africa was not able to go past the group stage. Many people are wondering whether the host this time, Qatar, would face the same fate; however, things might be different for the lowest-ranking team in its group.
Qatar’s performance has seen a lot of improvement in the recent past, and its recent record of winning nine matches during their 2018 World Cup qualification round but only to be on the losing end in the semifinal against the USA. There may be a chance for the team to run a positive tide in the competition and shock the world. Ecuador, on the other side, will look to dominate its rival in the group.
3. CANADA VS BELGIUM
GROUP F, 24 NOVEMBER
When during a live stream on Twitch, Alphonso Davies said, “We’re the underdogs. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter. We’re there to compete – and we will compete,” it was an honest admission, but it hardly even reflects how the team has been performing recently.
Canada had to wait a long 36 years to appear for the world cup again after its lackluster performance in its previous appearance in 1986. However, this time around, the story might be different, with Canada performing excellently in the CONCACAF qualifiers against the likes of much better sides of the US and Mexico.
This gives a perfect opportunity for the North American country to fight against Belgium, which had been the world’s best team before it was pushed to the second spot in the world rankings, Belgium. The probability is heavily skewed in favor of Belgium when it competes against Canada, but football is a funny game which makes this one of the most exciting matches of FIFA World Cup 2022.
4. ARGENTINA VS MEXICO
GROUP C, 27 NOVEMBER
Mexico seems a side that has a good balance and has few players, which on their day can have an match-winning impact on the match. Hirving Lozano and Raul Jimenez will have many eyes on them.
On the other hand, Albicelestes has been in a long wait for another World cup title, especially when arguably the greatest player to have played the game is going to enter the world cup arena for the final time.
Messi and Co. have played exceptionally well in the recent past, making the most sought-after team in this edition. The encounter between the two teams might be a clear sheet for many experts, but who knows what upset is in store?
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5. DENMARK VS FRANCE
GROUP D, 26 NOVEMBER
Denmark rode on its exceptional performance in the last Euro Cup, while the current champions, France’s effort, was way beyond their league.
In their recent encounters in the UEFA Nations League, Denmark has outshone them on more than one occasion.
The French, with their star-studded team, is a talent house; however, the dark horse Denmark is in the hearts of people. Perhaps, the chants in the stadium may swing quite strongly towards the latter in their clash.
6. POLAND VS ARGENTINA
GROUP C, 1 DECEMBER
Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner on one side and on the other, the player Lewandowski rightly deserved the title when the former won it last year. Even Messi admitted that Robert Lewandowski should have won the title.
This makes this match an organic crowd-puller as the two incredible players will be eyeing to take their teams ahead in the tournament.
7. CROATIA VS BELGIUM
GROUP F, 1 DECEMBER
After failing to win their first title in the last world cup, Croatia will look forward to leaving no stone unturned toward another valiant performance in the cup tournament.
Belgium, one of the strongest, has a set of world-class players. They will be looking way ahead than what they were able to manage in their last tournament. This surely must be an epic duel.
8. PORTUGAL VS URUGUAY
GROUP H, 29 NOVEMBER
When Portugal appears in this world cup, it might also be the last appearance of another legendary footballer to have played the game – Christiano Ronaldo. The addition of a world cup might add to the legacy of Ronaldo, which will make him push for Portuga’s victory against any team that it faces, including a team that is quite evenly poised against them, Uruguay.
Uruguay will have Luis Suarez and F. Valverde, who will bring all their experience and expertise to defeat Portugal.
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9. SPAIN VS GERMANY
GROUP E, 28 NOVEMBER
This is an eye-drawer with the most promising teams in the world cup, Spain and Germany, coming head to head. Having last met each other in the UEFA Nations League, Spain came down on Germany with a thrashing win; however, when compared with the overall stats of the two countries, Germany has the upper hand.
We have witnessed these giants of the football world compete with each other several times in various FIFA tournaments, and it seems yet another scintillating match when they go head-to-head in their Group E matchup.
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