{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Matchplug Blog","provider_url":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog","author_name":"Matchplug Blog","author_url":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog","title":"QATAR 2022: GAMES TO LOOK OUT FOR - Matchplug Blog","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Lyayzuh7PR\"><a href=\"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/qatar-2022-games-to-look-out-for\/\">QATAR 2022: GAMES TO LOOK OUT FOR<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/qatar-2022-games-to-look-out-for\/embed\/#?secret=Lyayzuh7PR\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;QATAR 2022: GAMES TO LOOK OUT FOR&#8221; &#8212; Matchplug Blog\" data-secret=\"Lyayzuh7PR\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Also,bettors have started creating their betting strategies for group stages of the tournament, and youshould do likewise.The event will begin on November 20 th , with 32 teams vying to reach the final and becomeglobal champions on December 18 th .Many other games will be similarly intriguing, but we&#8217;ve selected some of the most importantmatches from the first round in creating your betting plan. Here are some of the games to watchout for in each group to enable you design a winning betting strategy for the tournament.Group A \u2013 Senegal v NetherlandsThe first day of the World Cup begins with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador, but it&#8217;s Group A&#8217;ssecond game that has everyone on edge. Senegal is the strongest of the five Africanrepresentatives in Qatar, as seen by their victory at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this yearand their two-legged victory over Egypt to qualify for the World Cup, and a game against three-time finalists is a must-win. The Netherlands is an intriguing proposition that might pit SadioMane against Liverpool teammate Virgil van Dijk. The victor of this battle will have a strongchance of qualifying from Group A.Group B \u2013 England v USAEngland vs. the USA is the match most likely to generate the most interest in western sportsbetting markets. For those looking to bet on this game, England is currently the odds-onfavourites, but they have yet to defeat the USA in the World Cup, having lost in a shock defeat in1958 and drawing 1-1 at the same stage in 2010. With the firepower of Harry Kane, GarethSouthgate&#8217;s side should have enough on paper, but all eyes will be on this English-speakingrivalry, which takes place on Black Friday.Group C \u2013 Argentina v MexicoThe Latin American rivalry between Argentina and Mexico, the only group-stage match betweentwo teams currently ranked in the top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings, might easily decide whotops Group C. The teams are rather regular opponents on the international scene. Mexico willlook for their first victory over La Albiceleste since the 2004 Copa America, having failed in tenprevious efforts. On the other hand, the Argentines will not want to make a mistake in what islikely to be Lionel Messi&#8217;s final World Cup.Group \u2013 D France v DenmarkNo reigning World Cup champion has successfully defended its championship since Brazil in1962, but France will attempt to break that trend in Qatar. They begin with a game against the winner of the intercontinental play-off between Peru and Australia or the UAE, but Denmarkcould be their hardest Group D opponents. It will be the fourth World Cup meeting between thesides, with the most recent being an uninspiring 0-0 draw in Russia four years ago, and ChristianEriksen potentially playing in a major tournament for the first time since his cardiac arrest duringEuro 2020 adds another wrinkle to the proceedings.Group E \u2013 Spain v GermanyOn November 27th, two European heavyweights that have been rebuilt in recent years face off ina mouth-watering Group E match. The World Cup presents a test for both countries as they striveto reclaim their former glory. They certainly don&#8217;t lack for history at the global event, and thisgame will be a rematch of the 2010 World Cup semi-final, which Spain won 1-0 thanks to CarlesPuyol&#8217;s goal.Group F \u2013 Belgium v CanadaBelgium, currently ranked second in the FIFA World Rankings, is a world-class team, but theyare still without a trophy as their much-vaunted &#8216;golden generation&#8217; ages. As a result, RobertoMartinez&#8217;s side will be heavy favourites in their Group F opening against Canada. Still, this isonly the second encounter between the two teams &#8211; and the first in a competitive game &#8211; willprovide plenty of intrigues. The Canadians are competing in a World Cup for the second time,having made their debut in 1986, yet they have the talent to pull off an upset.Group G \u2013 Brazil v SerbiaBrazil faces a difficult opponent in Serbia. They finished top of their qualification group, withsix wins and two defeats from eight games, and sealed their place in style, defeating Portugal tosecure an automatic place at the world cup. The Serbians, who have failed to advance from theirgroup in their last three World Cup appearances, are led by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. By the timethe competition in Qatar begins, the Lazio midfielder could be a Premier League player.Brazil, who also went undefeated in qualifying, will be led by Neymar, with Liverpool&#8217;s Alisson,regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, leading the backline for the five-time worldchampions.Group H \u2013 Ghana v UruguayGhana and Uruguay, another group-stage match with a unique World Cup history, have only metonce, but it is a game that will live in infamy. In the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals, the scorewas 1-1 as extra time expired as Dominic Adiyiah&#8217;s header was heading into the goal, only forUruguay striker Luis Suarez to stop the shot with his hands. Suarez was sent out, but AsamoahGyan missed the ensuing penalty shootout, and Ghana narrowly missed out on being the firstAfrican team to reach a World Cup semi-final. Suarez is undoubtedly Ghana&#8217;s public enemynumber one, and the possibility of him playing in the 2022 rematch adds some more heat. This football prediction site is not only committed to giving you the most accurate footballpredictions, but to also help you understand the various games that provides the best bettingoptions for maximum returns during the tournament."}