This year’s World Cup will be held in Qatar. It will feature 64 matches played by 32 teams over 29 days, making it the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East. The tournament is set to conclude Dec. 18 with a final match between Iran and the United States. If you’re interested in the tournament, read this article for the latest news about 2022 World Football Breaking News.
Gareth Southgate’s injury woes
Gareth Southgate’s England team is in big trouble following the recent spate of injury concerns. Three players, including Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Kalvin Phillips, have suffered major injuries this season. All three are expected to miss the World Cup. As the squad’s first match is against Iran on November 21, Gareth Southgate faces a difficult task to prepare the team.
One of Southgate’s biggest issues will be preparation time. With only a week’s break between the domestic season and the World Cup, England’s preparation time is far from optimal. This means that England will start their campaign from a lower base than many of their opponents. But if you consider that England was just a penalty away from winning the Euros, then this is an incredibly disappointing time for Southgate.
Southgate has spoken about how compromising his belief in the summer led him to make a few changes. He has spoken of going back to his safety first approach. In addition, he is already trying to make changes to his squad due to numerous injuries and lack of form. He is also playing with a limited squad, having only one Nations League match before the World Cup.
Ronald Araujo’s injury
Ronald Araujo has suffered an injury that will prevent him from playing in the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. The Uruguay defender is expected to miss up to three months of action. If he cannot play, then Uruguay’s chances of winning the tournament will be in doubt. The good news is that the injury is not as bad as first thought. Jules Kounde’s injury is not as bad as first feared, but he is still in a race against time to be fit for the Clasico. However, he should be back for France’s World Cup campaign.
Both Kounde and Araujo are currently undergoing medical tests. The initial reports suggested that they could both miss four to five weeks of international action. However, after additional checks, the recovery time was cut down to three to four weeks. That leaves Xavi with an immediate dilemma, as Kounde and Araujo play in different positions. Kounde is likely to be replaced by Hector Bellerin, and Araujo could be replaced by Sergi Roberto.
Richarlison’s injury
Brazil’s midfielder Richarlison has suffered an injury to his knee and will not be available to play at the World Cup in Qatar next month. If the injury is a minor one, he will miss about 10 days of the competition. However, if the injury is more serious, he could miss about a month. This would leave him out of the tournament altogether and leave Brazil without a star midfielder.
Richarlison’s injury has forced him to be substituted during the match against Everton. The Argentine limped off the field and was later spotted using crutches. This injury has thrown Tottenham into a race against time to get Richarlison fit for the World Cup opener. However, Antonio Conte has allayed fears that the Brazil midfielder may miss the tournament altogether.
Chelsea teammate Wesley Fofana has also sustained an injury, while Lucas Hernandez suffered a groin injury in the Champions League victory over Barcelona. However, the agent for Hernandez states that he will be back before the end of October. In the meantime, Boubacar Kamara tore knee ligaments against Aston Villa. Richarlison’s injury is a major blow for Brazil’s opponents.
Iran vs United States set to be “Mother of All Games Part II”
Iran vs United States is set to be the first World Cup game played between Iran and a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The two nations had diplomatic ties severed in the 1970s. Although the match has a long history, recent events have sparked a tense relationship between the two nations. The two nations will face each other on Nov. 26 for a spot in the finals.
France vs Argentina in World Cup Football
France has a better chance of progressing than Argentina but there are still many doubts surrounding the French team. The South American side has had some tough matches and this one is also likely to be a tough one for them. France have a better record against Argentina since the 1986 World Cup, but they still have room for improvement.
Argentina has been a strong favorite in this year’s World Cup. The team has an excellent connection between its midfield and strikers and defeated Italy in their last group game. Argentina is also on an incredible 32-game unbeaten streak, just five short of the world record. This may be the last World Cup for Lionel Messi, who is likely to feature.
France is still missing a number of key players. Goalkeeper Jeremy Doku was a first-choice for Deschamps last season but has struggled for form this season. Thankfully, the manager has a few new faces in the squad. In midfield, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia has been impressive, but injured himself in August. He will be back soon but it is unclear if he will be fit for the World Cup.
France vs Argentina set to be “Mother of All Games Part II”
The 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar and will feature two of the greatest teams in world football. The first match will pit Senegal against the Netherlands, and will feature both Sadi Mane and Virgil van Dijk. In the other group stage match, Argentina will play Mexico, and Messi could be the difference in securing Argentina’s spot in the last 16. The biggest match of the group stage is the Spain vs Germany matchup, which pits two of the world’s giants against the recent champions.
England vs France
France is favored to win this match. It is an international match between two of the world’s greatest footballing nations. France has been ranked higher than England for the last three or four years, and they will be the favorites to win the 2022 World Cup.
If England wins their group, they will face the runners-up from Group C, which includes Argentina, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. After that, England will face the country that ranked highest in the group, likely France. However, England may face another world champion in the quarterfinals.
If France wins their group, they will face a team from Group D. This group also includes Tunisia and Australia. If France can beat these teams, they will make the semifinals and possibly even the final. However, if they lose their group, they will have to face either Brazil or Portugal.
Brazil vs Argentina
The match between Argentina and Brazil has been postponed several times and now the World Cup will finally start. The match is scheduled to take place in Brazil in September. This will be a much shorter timeframe than the previous years due to the club season. Although Argentina is unhappy with the timing of the match, FIFA has stated that the match will go ahead.
Argentina has only made two changes from the Venezuela match. In the defence, Lucas Verissimo replaces Marquinhos, while Gerson steps in for Bruno Guimaraes. The winger Vinicius Jr. drops to the bench. Everton Ribeiro comes in for him. In the back line, Argentina has only made two changes from the game against Venezuela. Leandro Paredes comes in for Guilendro Rodriguez and German Pezzella is replaced by Cristian Romero. In total, three of Argentina’s four EPL players are set to start.
Argentina: Argentina have started well, but Brazil has started to get their bearings. They’ve been creating a few dangerous chances, but Argentina have been too sluggish. Lautaro Martinez has been quiet and isolated up top. With a goalless first half, Argentina is expected to produce more in the second half.
