The FIFA World Cup is the most renowned competition conducted every four years, and the 22nd edition is planned to begin in Qatar on November 20th and end on December 18th, 2022. There will be 32 teams from all around the world competing for the most coveted prize in international football.
Footballers from all around the world will compete for their respective teams. So, in this article, we will look at the top five FIFA World Cup 2022 teams. This World Cup could be the last for world-class players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Despite being the best players in the world right now, both will be vying for their first World Cup titles in Qatar this year.
Brazil
The Brazil squad now leads the FIFA Ranking of all 32 teams. They won Copa America in 2019, although they haven’t won the World Cup since 2002. This year, Brazilian professional footballer Neymar is supported by an unbelievable supporting cast. Brazil is the most successful World Cup squad in history, having won five trophies (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002).
Brazil Squad
Goalkeeper: Ederson (Manchester City), Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defender: Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Marquinhos (PSG), Eder Millitao (Real Madrid), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Bremer (Juventus), Dani Alves (Puma), Danilo (Juventus)
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)
Forwards: Neymar (PSG), Richarlison (Tottenham), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Antony (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Pedro (Flamengo) , Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
Belgium
Belgium maintained its top position despite consistently good results at big events. Belgium has reached the quarterfinals of the previous four major championships, including a third-place performance at the 2018 World Cup.
Coach Roberto Martinez might be chastised for not pushing his talented group any further. However, the group includes players like as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. A bad showing in Qatar might see Belgium drop out of the top spot.
Belgium Squad
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real madrid), Simon Mignolet (Club Brugge), Koen Casteels (VfL Wolfsburg).
Defenders: Jan Vertonghen (Anderlecht), Toby Alderweireld (Royal Antwerp), Leander Dendoncker (Aston Villa ), Zeno Debast (Anderlecht), Arthur Theate (Rennes), Wout Faes (Anderlecht).
Midfielders: Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Atletico Madrid), Youri Tielemans (Leicester), Amadou Onana (Everton), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund), Timothy Castagne (Leicester City), Thomas Meunier (Borussia Dortmund).
Forwards: Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan), Michy Batshuayi (Fenerbahce), Loïs Openda (Lens), Charles De Ketelaere (AC Milan), Eden Hazard (Real Madrid), Jeremy Doku (Rennes), Dries Mertens (Galatasaray), Leandro Trossard (Brighton).
Argentina
Argentina, a fan favorite, crushed the United Arab Emirates 5-0 in a world cup warm-up match on Wednesday. This team has accomplished amazing things since the days of the great Diego Maradona. Argentina is most renowned for its star player, Lionel Messi, who is often regarded as the best in the world. Under Lionel Scaloni, the squad has improved, with Messi remaining at the center. Last year, Messi and his squad eventually claimed the Copa America championship. Argentina was also inspired this summer with their 3-0 triumph against Italy in the Finalissimo. Argentina is one of the most exciting teams to watch at the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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Argentina Squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Asotn Villa) Geronimo Rulli (Villarreal), Franco Armani (River Plate).
Defenders: Nahule Molina (Atlético Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Juan Foyth (Villarreal).
Midfielders: Rodrigo de Paul (Atletico Madrid), Leandro Paredes (Juventus), Alexis mac Allister (Brighton), Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis), Alejandro Gomez (Sevilla), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen).
Forwards: Lionel Messi (PSG), Angel di Maria (Juventus), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Juilan Alvarez (Manchester City), Nicolas Gonazales (Fiorentina), Joaquin Correa (Inter Milan), Paulo Dybala (AS Roma).
France
Champions in the making of the last World Cup was won by France in 2018. The squad is in terrific shape, with attackers such as Mbappe and recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema capable of outperforming any side with their abilities and strategies.
France Squad
Goalkeepers: Areola (West Ham United), Lloris (Tottenham), Mandanda (Rennes).
Defenders: L. Hernandez, (Bayern Munich) Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Axel Disasi (Monaco), Koundé (Barcelona), Konaté (Liverpool), Pavard (Bayern Munnich, Saliba (Arsenal) Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Varane (Manchester United).
Midfielders: Camavinga (Real Madrid), Fofana (Chelsea), Guendouzi (Marseille), Rabiot (Juventus), Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Veretout (Marseille).
Forwards: Benzema (Real Madrid), Coman (Bayern Munich), Dembélé (Barcelona), Giroud (AC Milan), Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Mbappé (PSG), Nkunku (RB Leipzig), Marcus Thuram (Borussia Monchengladbach).
England
This is England’s finest opportunity in a generation to win the World Cup. It has an excellent record in recent big competitions. England cemented their place among the world’s finest teams by reaching the World Cup quarterfinals in 2018 and being a finalist at the European Championship in 2021. England has a formidable team, led by superstar Harry Kane.
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England Squad
Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Nick Pope (Newcastle United).
Defenders: Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Conor Coady (Everton), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal), Kyle Walker (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (West Ham United).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), James Maddison (Leicester), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle United).