Despite a string of unconvincing results, World Cup qualifiers news has been positive for the Arabian Gulf, where the tournament will be played. Qatar is being led by a nationalized team, bolstered by Qatari citizens, which is expected to play a key role in the tournament’s success.
Despite their impressive qualification record, Germany may not be ready for the 2022 World Cup. After missing out on the tournament last cycle, they’ve qualified with plenty of fixtures to play.
Russia is another team that may not be ready for the 2022 World cup. Russia was banned from the tournament after the invasion of Ukraine. It also lost on penalties to Portugal last year. It filed an appeal against the ban in the Court of Arbitration for Sport. However, Russia later withdrew its appeal.
Denmark has a good qualifying record. They’ve played well at the Euros last summer. They’ll hope to get through to the knockout rounds.
England’s young players have shown improvement in the last couple of years. The team is led by Gareth Southgate, who led England to the semifinals of the 2021 European Championship. England has only lost to one major final in the last 12 years.
Argentina strikers Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez have been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. They may have to look elsewhere for help in the draw.
Tunisia has a solid, organized side, but it may be cast as the weakest African qualifier. Despite that, the team has plenty of talent. Ajax player Mohammed Kudus and Roma player Felix Afena-Gyan are among their players.