The countdown to a worldwide extravaganza in the Middle East is already on, with some famous singers targeting the grand prize. On November 21, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will begin, with superstar athletes from around the world preparing for a chance at worldwide glory in the Middle East.

After winning on Russian territory in 2018, France will be the defending champions, but several countries have set their sights on knocking Les Bleus off their throne. 

To be part of the Qatar World Cup, you can place bets or follow live matches on a leading online sport betting website like Betway. There will be 32 countries competing for the ultimate prize on football’s biggest stage, but who are the favorites to win it all, and who might surprise us? Let’s have a look.

Brazil

Brazil may not have won a World Cup since 2002, but they are five-time champions and have the depth in their squad – with players like Neymar, Vinicius Junior, and Alisson – to make them surprise favorites in Qatar.

Croatia

Since attaining independence in 1991, Croatia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times (1998, 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2018). Their best performance was reaching the 2018 final when they were defeated 4–2 by France. Luka Modric is the first Croatian to ever win the Golden Ball.

When Croatia reached the World Cup final in 2018, he served as captain. Croatia captured millions of hearts as they came back from behind and fought to the final, leaving the crowd buzzing and ecstatic. With their grit and indomitable will, the entire Croatian team, led by Modric, has engraved their names in the list of teams that have made football the beautiful game we all know and love.

Argentina

Argentina is another squad to go undefeated in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. It is also the most recent team to defeat Brazil. Lionel Messi is playing in his final World Cup. If you will, consider this his final dance. Argentina never seemed like a nation capable of threatening another World Cup after coming so close in 2014.

However, now that Messi has won Abi Celeste’s first international trophy, the pressure on him has been lifted. Argentina lacks the depth and star power of countries such as France and England. Any team with Lionel Messi, on the other hand, can contend.

After a dismal group stage performance, Argentina was behind the eight ball, which resulted in a round of 16 loss to France. Argentina is another squad to go undefeated in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. It is also the most recent team to defeat Brazil.

France

When France won its second World Cup, the defending champions were the second-youngest team. Pelé has been compared to Kylian Mbappe. Hugo Lloris and his defense allowed only six goals, half of which came in a thrilling round of 16 match against Argentina. Every game, Paul Pogba and N’golo Kante ruled the midfield. All of these items will return to Qatar in 2022.

France has now added some of the best players in the world.Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig joins the team. In addition, Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or favorite, returned to France’s national team at the Euros. France won the UEFA Nations League and looks to be a strong contender in Qatar.

Conclusion

This year’s World Cup is set to be a battle of the titans as France tries once more for glory, while Brazil has been dominant in recent tournaments. Betting on the FIFA World Cup outright winner is a popular futures bet, and odds usually are released shortly after the previous World Cup winner is proclaimed. Odds will be available on the betway site, where you can check everything about the ongoing matches.