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QATAR 2022: 32 Countries In Battle For Football Supremacy| SEE FIFA DRAW LIST

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Apr 02, 2022

QATAR 2022: 32 Countries In Battle For Football Supremacy| SEE FIFA DRAW LIST
32 countries will be represented in Qatar as the battle for global football supremacy continues.

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World football governing body, FIFA on Friday, 1st of April unveiled the full list of nations who will be donning their national colours at football's biggest houseparty in November.

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In the 28-day action packed event, four groups featuring the 32 nations will contest for the priced world trophy and glory.

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In Group A;

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Hosts, Qatar have been drawn against three-time World Cup attendees, Ecuador, reigning AFCON champions, Senegal and Van Dijk Netherlands who hope to clinch their first victory.

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In Group B:

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One-time winners, England have been drawn against Iran, who hope to break the perpetual group stage exit jinx, USA and either Wales or Scotland or Ukraine.

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In Group C;

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Lionel Messi' Argentina were drawn against Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Lewandowski's Poland.

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In Group D;

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Defending champions, France contend with Peru or UAE or Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.
In Group E;

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One-time victors, Spain were paired against Costa Rica or New Zealand, Germany, Japan.

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In Group F;

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Belgium have been paired with Croatia,Morocco and Canada who are making a return from a 36-year hiatus.

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In Group G;

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Five-time champions, Brazil have been drawn against Switzerland, Serbia and Cameroon.

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And in Group H;

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Ronaldo's Portugal are paired against Uruguay, South Korea and Ghana.

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The Word Cup takes place between 21 November and 18 December in Qatar, with the hosts playing Ecuador in the tournament's opening game.

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