As the 2022 FIFA World Cup approaches, let’s take a look at the countries that qualified for this truly international sporting event.
Qatar
This will be Qatar’s first time hosting the event, so they will be looking to make a stunning debut for sure.
Germany
Germany has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times, the latest in 2014, so will 2022 be the next one?
Denmark
Denmark has qualified for 2022 but their track record in this year’s competition isn’t so promising.
Brazil
Five titles ranging from 1958 to 2002 mean five more reasons to add another one to their already impressive resume.
France
This team are the current world champions having won in 2018 and will be looking to retain their title so the 2022 World Cup odds will be on their side.
Belgium
After they made third place in 2018, Belgium is obviously hungry for another taste of victory.
Croatia
Croatia sorely missed out at the last tournament, losing to France, and will be looking to make amends for that. No one wants to be second best.
Spain
The FIFA World Champions of 2010 are sure to want to reclaim their previous title.
Serbia
The Serbians are headstrong but haven’t won a title yet. They will be working hard for it in 2022.
England
1966 was the last winning year for England but so far they haven’t been able to turn their luck around.
Switzerland
No World Cups yet for the Swiss team but who knows what is on the horizon.
Netherlands
Runners-up in 2010, then third place in 2014, and not qualifying in 2018, this team will be looking to turn their luck around in 2022.
Argentina
Runners-up in 2014 and World Champions in 1978 and 1986 mean that nothing is out of reach for this legendary team.
Iran
Even with some strong players, these guys still have a long way to go if they want to even have a remote chance of a FIFA World Cup title.
South Korea
Taking fourth place in 2002, the South Koreans are going to have to do something special to secure a victory this year.
Japan
This game is not a strong suit for the Japanese team, but they have qualified and will be sure to do their best.
Saudi Arabia
With no wins so far, the competitive Saudis are relatively new to the game in terms of the FIFA World Cup, so let’s see what they can come up with.
Ecuador
As one of the least accomplished South American teams, it will be interesting to see what they can conjure this year, considering they didn’t even qualify in 2018.
Uruguay
Uruguay was home to the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup which they won, and have won one more title thus far.
Canada
Canadians aren’t well known for their love of soccer but they have at least qualified for 2022 so that is a step in the right direction.
Ghana
They qualified for 2022 but the chances of a World Cup win are slim to none.
Senegal
As a relatively new team to the World Cup, there’s not much chance of Senegal securing a win this year.
Portugal
Legends of the sport, they’re still going to have to be better in 2022 if they want a chance at the title.
Poland
Third place in 1974 and 1982 is the best this team has done. Maybe this time…
Tunisia
Though Tunisia is not a likely contender for the title, this year will provide valuable experience for the team.
Morocco
They got out of the group stage in 2018 so let’s see how they can perform this time.
Cameroon
With their best effort placing 7th in 1990, this team has a lot of work to do if they want to become greats of the Cup.
Mexico
The Mexicans are proud supporters of this game, but will they finally be able to be serious contenders? They have only made it as far as round 16 since 1994.
United States
Although the U.S. loves the game, it will not be a sure-fire win unless they conjure up something magical.
Australia
The Aussies love soccer but going by previous years, a World Cup is a long shot for the team from down under.
Wales
This is only the second time in FIFA history that the Welsh team has qualified. Will they be the underdogs of the year?
Costa Rica
There is a lot riding on this team for 2022 as their previous exploits have been unsuccessful.
Which country will become the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion is anyone’s guess at this stage but it is set to be a riveting competition.
