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Are Senegal ‘Africa’s best hope’ at World Cup 2022?

This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and their first as reigning African champions. Previous World Cup appearances: 2002, 2018 Titles: 0 Best finish: Quarter-finals (2002) World Cup record: W3 L2 D3 World Cup goals: 11 Biggest win: 1-0 v France (2002) Player to watch: Sadio Mane Ranking: 18 Group stage fixtures: Netherlands (November 21), Qatar (November 25), Ecuador (November 29) Of Africa’s five representatives at the 2022 World Cup, Senegal are the least experienced. This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and their first as reigning African champions. In spite of this, the West African nation occupies a relatively unique position. Only three teams from the continent have reached the last-eight at a World Cup, but Senegal reached that milestone in their first-ever appearance. In 2002, they stunned reigning world and European champions France and scored in every game but one en route to a quarter-final finish....
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony details

The opening ceremony will take place on Sunday, 20 November 2022, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, prior to the opening match of the tournament between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. It will be host for the Colombian singer Shakira, with the K-pop group BTS and the American group Black Eyed Peas.
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BTS’ Jungkook to perform at FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony with new song in Qatar

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  South Korean juggernaut group BTS’ youngest member Jungkook will reportedly perform at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony in Qatar. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, the singer will also be lending his voice to the soundtrack of the upcoming World Cup, which he would be performing at the opening ceremony later this month. “Proud to announce that Jungkook is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack & will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!” the group’s agency Big Hit Music shared on November 12. Jungkook is also an official promoter of The Goal of the Century - a global sustainability initiative by Hyundai Motors in partnership with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - along with his fellow BTS members. However, it is still uncertain whether the entire group will arrive for FIFA World Cup’s opening ceremony. Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, November 20 at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar, the same ...
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Argentina World Cup squad 2022: Final list of 26 players for national team in Qatar

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni revealed his selection of 26 players who will represent the Albiceleste at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. "The dream has already begun. This is the list of players who will defend the shirt of the Argentina National Team," he said on Twitter. "They are proud to be called up and wear this shirt. Let's hope that you as fans are too. All together." Goalkeepers : Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Franco Armani (River Plate) and Geronimo Rulli (Villarreal). Defenders : Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyon) and Juan Foyth (Villarreal). Midfielders : Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Leandro Paredes (Juventus), Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton), Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis), Alejandro Papu Gomez (Sevilla), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica), Exequiel P...
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Portugal announces 26-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

This will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last chance to get his hands on the prestigious trophy Portugal have one of the strongest squads for the World Cup this year, with the team having incredible depth. This will be one of the finest opportunities for Ronaldo to lead his side to immortality. Portugal have always been regarded as a struggling team due to incompetence and a lack of top-tier performing players, but thanks to their emerging talents and many players asserting their merit on the pitch. The 2016 Euro Champions have been named golden generation this time, and manager Fernando Santos will be wishing his side lives up to par in this World Cup. Goalkeepers : Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose SA (Wolves), Rui Patarico (Roma).   Defenders : Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Nuno Mendes (psg), R. Guerrerio (Dortmund) Midfielders : Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bern...
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World Cup 2022: Wales name injury doubt Joe Allen in 26-man squad

Robert Page has named his 26-man squad for Wales' first World Cup in 64 years, with midfielder Joe Allen included despite being a major injury doubt. Gareth Bale captains a squad that has no surprising inclusions or omissions. Rhys Norrington-Davies is out with a hamstring injury so Tom Lockyer is recalled more than a year since he last played for Wales, while a calf injury rules out forward Tyler Roberts. Wales face the United States in their opening World Cup match on 21 November. They are joined in Group B by Iran and England, who name their squad on Thursday. Page had previously indicated he had already decided on the majority of the 26 players he would be taking to Qatar, and that was evident at Wednesday's announcement in his hometown of Tylorstown in the Rhondda valley as he stuck to a tried and trusted squad. His biggest injury concern is influential midfielder Allen, who is named in the squad despite not playing for Swansea City since injuring his hamstring in Septembe...
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CROATIA Official Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

Croatia announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup, set to start in Qatar from November 20, 2022. Luka Modric, one of the most experienced players of the side, is expected to lead the team. Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Ivica Ivušić, Ivo Grbić Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren Borna Barišić, Josip Juranović Joško Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanišić Martin Erlić, Josip Šutalo Midfielders: Luka Modrić Mateo Kovačić, Marcelo Brozović, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Vlašić Lovro Majer, Kristijan Jakić, Luka Sučić Forwards: Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Bruno Petković, Mislav Oršić Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja Head Coach: Zlatko Dalic
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