The next World Cup kicks off in less than two months, and if France has struggled in recent months, other major nations are worrisome. current situation.
We are 53 days away from the opening of the next World Cup in Qatar. After four and a half years of waiting, a Winter World Cup and a crippled calendar, the French national team is putting their title back on the line. With just one win in their last six matches, Deschamps’ squad is leaving supporters out in the cold. Sweat.
And if we find the same favorite every four years, or roughly, except for Italy, absent from this country version, the cases of form are completely different. An overview of the countries competing for the top title.
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They are on fire: Brazil, Argentina and the Netherlands
Perhaps the two leading candidates for the World Cup in Qatar are the historical favorites of South America. Brazil looks very good. Only one defeat in the last 29 matches: in the Copa America final against Argentina on July 11, 2021. We are sure we played our two warm-up matches well. This is proof that we are on the right track Thiago Silva captivated after the victory over Tunisia. Brazil have been in full swing over the past few months, beating their opponents, as was the case on Tuesday night against Tunisia (5-1). He scored 26 goals compared to only three conceded in the last seven games.
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Argentina is also in good shape. Leo Messi’s teammates are now 35 games unbeaten. The last setback dates back to July 3, 2019 and he lost a match against Brazil. The selection of Lionel Scaloni also showed that the best European nations could be eliminated with a 3-0 final win over Italy on 1 June. For his part, Leo Messi looks sharper than ever. He has kept nine goals and two assists in his last four matches with the national team. For the last World Cup Messi, Di Maria, Otamendi and more, there is no doubt that Argentina will be keen to shine in Qatar.
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The Netherlands seems to be the best armament team on the Old Continent. The choice of Louis van Gaal has been undefeated since the Euro Championship and brilliantly qualified for the fourth final of the Nations League, which he could host. ” I think we will be a tough opponent to contend with, Dutch coach says. We’ve shown that if things overwhelm us, it’s still hard for us to win. »
They are on the right track: Senegal, Spain, Belgium, Croatia
Senegal emerges as the best African country in this world in Qatar. The winner of the African Cup of Nations, at the expense of Egypt at the beginning of the year, the last African champion received only four defeats in his last 27 matches. In Group A, along with Qatar, Ecuador and the Netherlands, Sadio Mane’s teammates will have something to play for.
After failing to impress, Spain’s Luis Enrique is now well established and appears to be an outsider. She qualified for the fourth final in the League of Nations, at the expense of Portugal, and proved that she can still beat the best countries in the world. ” It will always be difficult to fight and win against Spain because you have to do things almost perfectly against us. He is the former Barcelona coach.
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In the semi-finals of the edition in Russia, Belgium looks weaker at the dawn of the 2022 edition. However, despite Eden Hazard who plays a little at Real but keeps his badge of hand in selection and the youngsters are struggling to get the golden game of the generation, the The selection led by Roberto Martinez could well be, and by placing him in Group F with the Canadians, Moroccans and Croats, the Red Devils should advance to the final stages.
Probably the Croats know exactly a similar case. Despite the aging range, the world vice champions qualified for the round of four in the League of Nations. Luka Modric’s teammates, 37, have maintained four straight wins and have only had one defeat since the European Championships. If qualification for the Round of 16 in Qatar seems within reach, the tournament could quickly be halted.
Hold on: Germany and Portugal
The great Germany, which passed the qualifying stages a year ago with seven straight victories and scored 31 goals, is facing a serious setback. Only two wins in 2022. Only one success in the last seven games. No need to worry about Hansi Flick. “ The team has just received a warning signal, Conceded the German coach’s net after the defeat against Hungary . It’s better to be disappointed with losing today than in the World Cup. Germany, who were knocked out in the group stage four years ago, will want to expel their old demons in Qatar.
Defeat in the Final against Spain is a disgrace. A second defeat in the last three matches for Portugal, who have already qualified narrowly from Qatar. In second place in its qualifying group behind Serbia, Portugal beat Turkey, then North Macedonia in the play-offs to qualify. ” We need to improve to be ready for the World Cup “Fernando Santos, who nevertheless asserts that Portugal admits”candidateon the address.
They are fully skating: Cameroon, England
” Our goal is to leave the competition on December 18 “On the day of the final match, stated Samuel Eto’o, President of the Cameroon Federation. However, three defeats in the last four matches are against a weak opponent: South Korea, Uzbekistan and Equatorial Guinea. Having arrived on March 1 at the helm of the team, Rigobert Song struggles to make these lions that Indomitable roar.
In the semi-finals of the last world, England know difficult months. They didn’t win their six Nations League matches, they were relegated to the second division.” We will have pressure in the World Cup, we can try to push it away, but it will come Gareth Southgate says: England that will be able to benefit from an “affordable” package. The European Nations Cup finalists will face Iran, Wales and the United States.
