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history](/opinions/2022/12/15/morocco-was-the-feel-good-story-we-did-not-know-we-needed) as the first semifinalist at the tournament from Africa. Morocco topped its group ahead of Croatia and Belgium, then shocked Spain and Portugal in the knockout rounds before an injury-hit team lost
knockouts for the first time. **Favourites for automatic qualification:** Netherlands and Japan ## **Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama** Croatia have reached the final and semifinals in their last two World Cup finals and will once
Spain, Portugal and Morocco.  ## The biggest participation pool and an extra knockout round The upcoming World Cup will be the biggest and most
knockout rounds. **Players to watch** Achraf Hakimi remains Morocco’s biggest star and one of the best full-backs in world football. In attack, Brahim Diaz provides creativity and flair while Abde Ezzalzouli and Ismael
game, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.  become the smallest-ever nation to play at the World Cup, when they begin their tournament by facing Germany. Ecuador – counted among the tournament’s darkhorses – are also
history. The 23rd edition, which will be played in an expanded 48-team tournament, begins its 104 matches with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy
knockout-round matches are also not at favourable timings, but European viewers will be relieved to know the semifinals and final are at 8pm BST/9pm CEST. Sixteen European teams, including pre-tournament favourites Spain, France
history **Alan Shearer:** If you win one group game then the likelihood is you are going to make the last 32, and Scotland's chance is against Haiti. With their fans behind them - they will
history. Making their way to the showpiece after three successful rounds of qualifiers, the Qataris find themselves in an interesting, and potentially inviting, Group B, facing Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The prospect
knockout phase. This is when the tournament starts to become a real nail-biter. From here on, the result of a single match will determine each team's fate. First, 32 teams will face
history suggests it is unlikely the 2026 Golden Boot will be won by somebody aged 30 or above. It has only happened once, when Davor Suker scored six goals aged 30 at France
history, but a repeat in New York New Jersey on Tuesday would not only send new shockwaves throughout the football world, it would be extra -special for the 10 members of the Senegal squad
history, and its original match ticket is placed in the FIFA football museum. The spot where the goal was scored has been marked with iron stud marks after the stadium was demolished for a housing
game](/sport/football/33404363) and 11.9 million in total watching some part of their journey. ## First major trophy win (2022) Image gallery 1[Skip image gallery](#storyboard-27-end-of-image-gallery) 1.  ## Mbappe eyes goal record The Real Madrid forward needs just two goals to surpass Just Fontaine’s record of 13 World Cup goals for France, and he will have
Spain, the pre-tournament favourites and reigning European champions, will play two group games here. The venue, called the Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to sponsorship, hosted six FIFA Club World Cup matches last year
history. Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and James Rodriguez are all looking to bag the top goal-scorer prize for a second time. Here’s all you need to know about the contenders for the Golden