Qatar, the great mystery of this group
Doha-Qatar? The host country is all we know so far about this team. Qatar? We also know this selection won the 2019 Asian Cup. Qatar is unlikely to want to be the second host country eliminated in the first round of the World Cup, which begins this Sunday, November 20. South Africa was the previous host country in 2010. The Qataris know the mission will be difficult because of the two favourites in their pool: Senegal (Norway) and Senegal (Senegal). They spent almost four months preparing for the mission.
They lost against Canada (0-2), then drew against Chile (2-2) and beat Nicaragua (1-2). “Our dream of playing the World Cup will come true in a few days and we look forward to the historic occasion”, said midfielder Abdulaziz Hatem. “The team put in a lot of effort by training in Austria, Spain, and other countries. We also played the Copa America, the Concacaf Gold Cup and several friendlies to gain experience which will be invaluable in the World Cup.Hatem has been added
“The public support will have a positive impact on the performance of the team during the World Cup”, He continued.Our goal is to show Qatar that it can perform on the big stage. We are determined to achieve this.”The midfielder of the choice, currently 50, is now done.ThThe FIFA rankings.
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Netherlands: unbeaten since 2021
We don’t even talk about his status of the ultra favorite in group A. But the Netherlands are considered a possible winner of the tournament. Because this selection of OrangeThere is good news for all lines. A host of stars like Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern), Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan), Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Memphis Depay (FC Barcelona), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Steven Bergwijn (Ajax).
The Dutch can be very bad, even in this competition. “My goal is to become world champion and I want to pass that on to my players, even though I look arrogant,” launches confident, Louis van Gaal. “I’m not doing this for myself, but for Dutch soccer.”Added the 71-year old coach. Third in 2014, OrangeSince their expulsion from Euro 2020 by Czech Republic, June 26, 2021 (0-2), they are undefeated. They have won 15 games so far, with 11 wins and 4 draws. They remain 8th in FIFA’s latest rankings
Ecuador, the formidable outsider
After 2002, Ecuador is now in its fourth World Cup (1erround), 2006 (round 16) and 2014. (1er round). Qatar SortingHopes to do better, that’s to say get out of the first round. “Ecuador is a formidable outsider in the group.I will send 4 strikers with me to the World Cup. None are exempt. I have reasons“confided in the local press, coach Gustavo Alfaro before his departure. “We want to see our team win the World Cup. The dream is real. The boys want the opportunity to go as far and as fast as possible. We will go there calmly and patiently”he continues the Argentinian technician. Only 15 players, who are either 25 or older, are still in the workforce.
These youngsters will be supervised by the thirtysomethings like Alexander Domínguez (35 years old), Robert Arboleda (31 years old), Ángel Mena (34 years old). This selection, which is 44 years old, will also feature Enner Valencia (33), Robert Aboleda (31) and Angel Mena (34) who bring all of their experience to the table.ThThe FIFA rankings. Ecuador scores few goals despite the fact that his team is made up of around twenty professional players who are not from Ecuador. These three teams failed to win against Iraq, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Jim CEESAY (Correspondent)
Source: sportnewsafrica
