Netherlands made a solid start on their return to the World Cup stage and can take a big step towards winning Group A by beating Ecuador. Both teams were 2-0 winners in their opening game but the Dutch had a much tougher test against Senegal than Ecuador had in the tournament opener against Qatar.
France will be hoping it is third time lucky against Denmark as they aim to make it two wins out of two in Group D at the World Cup. The Danes did the Nations League double over the world champions in their two meetings earlier this year but France were more impressive in the first round of group games in Qatar.
Argentina must bounce back from a stunning defeat in their opening game or face early elimination from a World Cup which they were widely tipped to win. The 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia means the South American champions cannot afford to slip up against Mexico.
Group H at Qatar 2022 looks intriguing and Uruguay will look to make a positive start as they bid to reach the knockout stages for a fourth successive World Cup. La Celeste were best of the rest in South American qualifying behind heavyweights Brazil and Argentina.
Portugal are competing at their sixth successive World Cup finals and start their Group H campaign as hot favourites to beat Ghana. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co had to come through the play-offs to qualify for Qatar, but have a talented enough squad to go deep into the tournament.
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Argentina versus Saudi Arabia looks like the biggest mismatch among the early games at the 2022 World Cup. La Albiceleste are big favourites to top Group C, which also features Mexico and Poland, and can lay down a marker for a run deep into the tournament.
Belgium will be looking to build on finishing third at Russia 2018 when they begin their Qatar 2022 World Cup campaign by facing Canada. The Red Devils are rated a cut above on the FIFA rankings at two compared to 43, although the Maple Leafs are an enterprising outfit on the up.
Germany and Japan kick off proceedings in World Cup Group E and Die Mannschaft are usually among the favourites for outright glory, having last won the tournament in 2014. Hansi Flick’s side are certainly expected to win their opening game and progress alongside Spain.
Croatia and Morocco had very different experiences in Russia four years ago but their match at the 2022 World Cup could be a close one to call. The Blazers and the Atlas Lions have been drawn in an interesting section with much-heralded Belgium and shock troops Canada.
Costa Rica and Spain are two defensively solid sides and this clash may well prove that, especially if both teams take a more tentative approach to this World Cup opener. However, with Japan and Germany in the same group, La Roja will want to make sure of picking up three points.
Mexico and Poland could face their most decisive group game at the World Cup in the opening round of Qatar 2022 fixtures. These two teams will likely battle it out for second spot behind favourites Argentina in Group C, which also features outsiders Saudi Arabia.
England are fancied to put their Nations League problems behind them and begin their World Cup campaign by seeing off Iran. Wales and USA make up an interesting Group B and a winning start could be key to making the knockout stage.
Senegal have been rocked by Sadio Mane’s injury ahead of facing Netherlands and could now adopt a safety-first approach to their World Cup opener. With Ecuador and hosts Qatar being the other two sides in Group A, this pair will expect to progress if doing nothing silly.