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World Cup 2022: 32 team-by-team previews for Qatar
ESPN is previewing each of the World Cup's 32 teams ahead of the tournament. Here's what you need to know about the sides set to do battle.
TOP HEADLINES
GARETH SOUTHGATE EXCLUSIVE
Southgate talks to ESPN about England's next step at the World Cup
Gareth Southgate hopes to take England to the next level at Qatar 2022, but they are in their worst run of form in competitive matches since 1958.
Rayo Vallecano pull off upset over Real Madrid
In Real Madrid's loss to Rayo, are doubts creeping in before the World Cup break?
A second straight off-kilter game for Real Madrid cost the champs the top spot in the LaLiga standings.
TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United want Choupo-Moting to replace Ronaldo
Man United see Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
LUIS ENRIQUE'S FUTURE
Why Spain's Luis Enrique will be the most in-demand coach after the World Cup
Will the World Cup be Luis Enrique's final act as Spain manager? One way or another, he'll be in demand at both club and international level.
MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Arsenal dominate Chelsea, Napoli maintain Serie A lead, Liverpool grab win at Tottenham
Arsenal's easy 1-0 win at Chelsea shows how much work the Blues need, but that the best is yet to come for Arteta. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
UCL draw predictions as Real Madrid play Liverpool and Bayern meet PSG
Two of the favourites to win the 2022-23 Champions League will crash out at the round of 16 in March after a box office draw for the knockout stage.
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW
Breaking down UEFA Europa League draw: Xavi and Barcelona to beat Man United?
The UEFA Europa League playoff draw has some mouthwatering ties, headlined by the clash of LaLiga and Premier League giants. Who else will advance?
BRAZIL
Brazil's World Cup squad a 'who's who' of attacking stars -- but who backs up Neymar?
There are no shortage of scoring options in Tite's squad as Brazil eye their sixth World Cup title. But who'll step up should Neymar miss a match?
Top Headlines
- Pulisic a threat to England at WC - Southgate
- Brazil's World Cup squad: Alves in, Firmino out
- Ancelotti scolds Madrid: 'Quality alone can't win'
- Neville 'disappointed' by Fountas racism probe
- Sources: Liverpool's owner open to selling club
- CCL draw: MLS champs LAFC face Alajuelense
- UCL draw: Liverpool face Real, Bayern vs. PSG
- 6,000 Argentine fans banned from WC venues
- Man Utd to face Barca in Europa League playoff
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Messi's back: Why the PSG, Argentina star might be the world's best player (again)
After a "lost" season by his admittedly stratospheric standards, Lionel Messi is 35 and in the form of his life heading into the 2022 World Cup. The stats even show he might still be the best player in the world.
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How to watch soccer smarter: What to watch beyond the ball itself
Trying to watch soccer and understand it at Pep Guardiola's level? Though you'll never get there, it's possible to train your brain -- and eyes -- to focus on certain things that can help make sense of the chaos.
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Nike World Cup kits: U.S, Netherlands miss mark; Brazil, Portugal good
There are undoubtedly some instant hits among the bunch, but it should also be said that not every nation involved has been so lucky.
World Cup begins Nov. 20
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Predicting every game at the World Cup
Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
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World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
