One of the greatest spectacles in sport – the FIFA World Cup – will be taking place in 2022, in Qatar, and all the excitement around the tournament can’t come soon enough. While not everyone loves soccer (or football, as some call it), most people enjoy seeing their country’s team succeed on such a global stage, and it’s even more thrilling to see new teams being exposed to a worldwide audience. If you’re looking forward to the next World Cup, here are 5 2022 fifa world cup teams you should be paying attention to over the next few years.
- Brazil
The Brazilian national team has won the FIFA World Portugal four times, in 1958, 1962, 1970 and 1994. The side is known for its attacking football style and some of the best players to have ever graced the game have come from Brazil. Among them are Pelé, Ronaldo Fenômeno, Ronaldinho Gaúcho and many more. From a football perspective, Brazil are one of the favorites for next year’s tournament in Russia and look set to compete with Spain as one of Europe’s top teams.
- England
The England national football team is the second most successful team in the world in terms of major tournaments won. The country has won a total of two international competitions, including one FIFA World Cup and one UEFA European Championship. England qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by finishing first in their qualification group. They were the only unbeaten team in their qualifying group and became the first nation to qualify for that tournament without conceding a single goal or suffering a single defeat.
- Spain
This Spanish team is going to be difficult to beat with the combination of midfielders David Silva and Isco who will provide creative flair and forward David Villa who has scored 51 goals in 102 appearances for the Spanish national team. The Spaniards are a solid defense as well with Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets.
- Argentina
The Argentinian national team is among the favorites for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has been on a revival as of late, and with players like Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, and Paulo Dybala they are sure to be formidable opponents. There’s also young talents like Gabriel Mercado, Franco Di Santo, Giovani Lo Celso and Maximiliano Meza waiting in the wings to make their mark.
- The Netherlands
The Dutch national football team is the current European champion. The Netherlands boasts some of the best players in the game, including Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie. They finished third in 2018’s World Cup, their best finish since coming second in 1974. With an experienced squad and some of the most talented players on the planet, they are a real contender for 2022.
Conclusion
The 2022 FIFA world cup will start in the summer of 2022 and will be hosted in Qatar. It is sure to be an exciting event with many new teams competing for the first time. To get ready, here is a list of the top 5 teams from each group that you should keep your eye on during the tournament.
