World Cup 2022 briefing: The bigwigs join the party on day two

World Cup 2022 briefing: The bigwigs join the party on day two

The main event After that curious opening game between Qatar and Ecuador, with its empty seats, curiously euphoric home fans and the feeling that the South Americans have slowed down, England should be involved in the first genuine World Cup duel. Carlos Queiroz is remembered on English soil as the coach who taught Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United to defend. His Iran team is now …

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World Cup 2022 predictions: Chris Sutton predicts opening round of group games in Qatar

World Cup 2022 predictions: Chris Sutton predicts opening round of group games in Qatar

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton predicts the outcome of the 64 matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It kicks off with the opening games for each group, in which France face Australia, as well as England against Iran and Wales against the USA. Sutton also picks his two teams from each group to advance to the playoffs. He’s rooting for France to win …

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World Cup 2022 score predictions: Chris Sutton predicts opening round of group matches in Qatar

World Cup 2022 score predictions: Chris Sutton predicts opening round of group matches in Qatar

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton predicts the outcome of the 64 matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It kicks off with the opening games for each group, in which France face Australia, as well as England against Iran and Wales against the USA. Sutton also picks his two teams from each group to advance to the playoffs. He’s rooting for France to win …

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What’s new at the 2022 World Cup?

What's new at the 2022 World Cup?

Doha, Qatar – The 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup is fast approaching. The kick-off of the opening match takes place on November 20, almost 12 years to the day Qatar received the hosting rights to the tournament. The event will feature 32 teams and attract more than 1.2 million visitors to Qatar, which will become the first country in the Middle East to host the …

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World Cup 2022: Lotte Wubben-Moy ‘will not watch’ the tournament with host Qatar

World Cup 2022: Lotte Wubben-Moy 'will not watch' the tournament with host Qatar

England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy says she will not watch the 2022 men’s World Cup because she is in Qatar. Qatar has been criticized for its stance on same-sex relationships, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers. “It’s difficult. As an England team we all have strong values,” said 23-year-old Wubben-Moy, a member of England’s winning women’s team at Euro 2022. “Many of these values …

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World Cup 2022 Team Guides Part 9: Argentina

World Cup 2022 Team Guides Part 9: Argentina

This article is part of the Guardians World Cup 2022 Experts’ Network, a collaboration between some of the top media organizations from the 32 countries that qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament, which starts on November 20. The plan It is the first time Argentina has arrived at a World Cup in peace. Tense, yes, …

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World Cup 2022 news, latest injuries and squad tracker: live updates

World Cup 2022 news, latest injuries and squad tracker: live updates

Unai Emery ‘cold and calculating’ over Aston Villa decision as Villarreal chief admits exit ‘screwed things up’ Unai Emery says she had to be “cold and calculating” in her decision to leave Villarreal for Aston Villa. Emery’s departure from the La Liga squad was confirmed on Monday evening, with the Spaniard taking over the lead of the Premier League squad from November 1 once his …

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