Published 11:00 IST, November 16th 2022

FIFA World Cup: Best teams, top players, format, must-watch ties, injury updates & more

Here's a look at the best teams, top players, format, must-watch ties, injury updates and more interesting details ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 will kickstart its proceedings on vember 20, as fans wait with bated breath to catch exciting action live. tournament comes as a last chance for football stalwarts like Cristia Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. to win prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy for ir national teams. At same time, youngsters like Kylian Mbappe, Phil Foden and ors look to continue ir route to top of footballing ranks. 

Having said that, here’s a look at best teams, top players, format, must-watch ties, injury updates, and more interesting details about upcoming marquee event in Middle East. 

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Best teams at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

Brazil is . 1 ranked team in FIFA rankings, consisting of superstars like Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Anthony, and ors. Having picked title for last time in 2002, Brazil are being seen as favourite to pick ir first title in two deces. It will be interesting to see how Neymar and team perform in much-exciting tournament.

Belgium is . 2 ranked team in FIFA rankings, with Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne leing charge. However, Romelo Lukaku's injuries might come as a concern for Belgian team. 

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. 3 ranked team in FIFA rankings, Argentina are looking for ir first World Cup title after era of Diego Marona. Heing into first World Cup since Marona’s death in vember 2020, Argentine team will be looking to continue ir winning momentum. Messi led squ to a Copa America title win last year

French outfit is currently ranked . 4 in FIFA rankings and are defending champions in tournament. French squ is being told to have most depth, but several players have been injured. However, Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will look to provide a stellar campaign for team. 

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Top players at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

Lionel Messi - Riding high on momentum he has gained while playing for PSG, Messi might end up becoming all-time greatest footballer by performing in Qatar. 

Cristia Ronaldo - 37-year-old Ronaldo is ar top player at World Cup, who will be looking to keep recent indifferences with his club aside and power Portugal through a trophy win.

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Kylian Mbappe - Frenchman is undoubtedly one of most hyped up football youngsters in recent times. He will play leing roll in France’s title defense. He is one of top goal-scorers for PSG this summer.

Neymar Jr. - Despite being overshowed by Messi and Mbappe at PSG, Neymar has emerged as one of most exciting players of recent times.

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Must-watch ties at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

  • Argentina vs Mexico, vember 26
  • Spain vs. Germany, v. 27
  • Iran vs. United States, vember 29
  • Ghana vs. Uruguay, December 2

Injury updates ahe of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

France-

N Golo Kante

Paul Pogba

Senegal

Sio Mane

Argentina

Paulo Dybala

11:00 IST, November 16th 2022