The wait for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is already considerable, and so many great games are coming up in the next few weeks. But all eyes will be on the opening match, of course. Today we’re looking at what we’re looking forward to most during the first stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Qatar.
France vs. Denmark (November 26)
This is the most anticipated match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group Stage. The game will be held on November 26 at the Al-Sadd Stadium, Doha. France is ranked fourth, and Denmark is tenth in the FIFA rankings. There are many reasons why this is one of the most anticipated matches in Qatar 2022.
First, it is a rematch from their Nations League match, where France defeated Denmark 4-0 at the Stade de France in Paris. But that’s not all; France also beat Denmark 2-0 in their final group stage game for Euro 2020 qualifying to qualify for the tournament finals.
Uruguay vs. Portugal (November, 29)
This is another highly anticipated game as two of the biggest stars of world football will be on show. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will be in action for their respective nations. Both players have been instrumental in their teams’ success over the years, and it will be interesting to see how they perform against each other.
Other teams in this group are Ghana and South Korea. They are expected to make an impact as well, but there is no doubt that this match will be very entertaining and exciting for everyone who loves football. Last time, Uruguay sent Portugal home after beating them 2-1 in their previous game of the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Croatia vs. Belgium (December, 1)
The most anticipated rerun of the FIFA 2018 Russia World Cup Group Stage match between Croatia and Belgium. The two sides will face each other in the final group match, so the winners will likely top the group alongside Morocco and Canada.
The two teams met in their final group match in the 2018 World Cup, where Croatia finished runners-up while Belgium was eliminated from the tournament. Belgium is currently ranked second, while Croatia is twelfth on the FIFA rankings list.
Iran vs. the USA (November 30)
It will be a match for the ages when Iran and the United States face off in the 2022 World Cup.
Both sides have political differences they’d like to settle on the pitch, and we’re sure both teams will come out swinging with everything they’ve got. The rest of their squads include England and Wales—two other nations that have been at odds recently—so there’s no doubt this will be an intense battle.
Iran won against the USA in the 1998 World Cup, but that doesn’t mean that the USA can’t win this time around. They’re ranked 16th while Iran is 20th. Therefore, it’ll be interesting to see what happens when these two teams face off.
