Croatia versus Canada promises to be a clash of styles and punters must choose which they prefer ahead of this crucial Group F match. The 2018 runners-up have the experience and composure, while their opponents will bring energy and enthusiasm to Khalifa International Stadium.
Japan are eyeing another appearance in the World Cup knockout stage after stunning Germany and can take care of Costa Rica. Los Ticos were left shellshocked by a 7-0 thrashing from Spain and it is hard to see them recovering in time for Sunday’s Group E clash.
Switzerland have made it through the group stage at the last two World Cups and look a percentage pick to see off Cameroon in Qatar. The Indomitable Lions did not qualify four years ago and have suffered five early exits since famously reaching the quarter-finals in 1990.
Wales ended their first World Cup game in 64 years with a late equaliser and will hope to take that momentum into a final match against Iran. England look set to dominate the group as expected after beating Iran 6-2 but second place is up for grabs and all three teams have reasons to believe they can progress.
Qatar have already made unwanted World Cup history and must improve quickly if they are to make a mark on the tournament they are hosting. The minnows became the first host nation to lose the opening match of a World Cup tournament in what was supposed to be their easiest game as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador.
Brazil are the most successful side in World Cup history and will be seeking a sixth triumph in Qatar. The Selecao have not advanced beyond the quarter-finals since their 2002 victory, but Serbia have failed to progress from the group stage in the last three editions.
England will aim to build on an encouraging start to Group B when they seek a first World Cup win against the United States at the third attempt. The Three Lions hit Iran for six in their opening game and should have the firepower to secure another routine victory.
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.
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.