World Cup 2022 | Group G preview

Which groups are in Group G on the 2022 World Cup?

A bunch of acquainted faces: Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland had been all group-stage opponents in Russia and play once more right here in Qatar. Switzerland solely made it so far as the subsequent spherical however took 4 factors off the opposite two within the teams, so may have no worry. The odd ones out are Cameroon, who completed third at the latest Africa Cup of Nations match.

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How did every staff in Group G qualify for the 2022 World Cup?

On paper, this is among the strongest teams at this World Cup, that includes three groups who received their qualification teams forward of some massive names. Brazil topped the CONMEBOL qualifying group, forward of Argentina, Uruguay and a bunch of different robust sides. Neymar hit eight objectives alongside the way in which, aided by Spurs’ Richarlison, who bagged six.

Switzerland completed forward of Italy of their group, inadvertently dooming the European champions to lacking out after they misplaced their play-off. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliance might cease Serbia from profitable their group, with Aleksandar Mitrovic bagging a dramatic winner in Lisbon on the ultimate matchday to clinch it. Cameroon eradicated a robust Algeria aspect in their very own play-off, scoring within the fourth minute of stoppage time on the finish of additional time.

What’s the World Cup pedigree of every staff in Group G?

Brazil are the most-successful World Cup staff in historical past, with 5 titles and a litany of well-known names and moments making up their match pedigree. However, it’s now 20 years since their final World Cup success. Neymar and co will hope to hitch the immortal Brazilian names of the previous with victory in Qatar.

This might be Serbia’s thirteenth look on the World Cup (together with appearances as Yugoslavia, and Serbia and Montenegro), however they haven’t made it to the quarter-finals since 1990. An unbeaten qualifying document for Qatar ought to give them hope. Switzerland have an analogous pedigree: Qatar might be their twelfth look, and so they’ve made it via the group stage at three of the final 4 tournaments.

Regardless of having gamers of the calibre of Samuel Eto’o and Roger Milla, Cameroon are but to actually do themselves justice at a World Cup. They’ve solely as soon as made it out of the group stage, with their finest second being a 1990 quarter-final with England, which they misplaced after additional time.

Brazil are away from their group rivals within the betting, so the actual battle appears to be like to be who will be a part of them within the knockouts. Switzerland lead that race at EVS, with Serbia 6/5 and Cameroon 5/2.

Who’re the most effective gamers to be careful for in Group G on the 2022 World Cup?

Neymar – Brazil

Damage disadvantaged Neymar of his dream of carrying Brazil to the title on house soil in 2014, however eight years later the celebrity from Sao Paulo is in his prime and able to take Qatar by storm. Neymar is among the largest names within the recreation and has been a dominant power in European soccer for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Granit Xhaka – Switzerland

A midfielder with the tenacity and tough-tackling befitting the title ‘Granit’, Xhaka can be a wonderful passer and has a robust shot. With over 100 caps to his title, Xhaka is the person who makes the whole lot tick for the Swiss, and he has revitalised his profession at Arsenal in recent times together with his expertise and management expertise.

Aleksandar Mitrovic – Serbia

In 2022, Aleksandar Mitrovic cemented his standing as one in all Europe’s prime strikers. He set a brand new Championship document with 43 objectives the earlier season and continued that type into the brand new Premier League marketing campaign. A strong ahead with an eye fixed for purpose, Mitrovic scored a late winner to beat Portugal and clinch Serbia’s spot in Qatar.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – Cameroon

Stoke followers could possibly be forgiven for any bafflement at how Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s profession has developed since his combined spell within the Potteries in 2017/18. The Cameroon ahead left Stoke for Paris, serving to PSG to a Champions League last. From there, he moved to German giants Bayern Munich, profitable the league.

When do the 2022 World Cup Group G matches happen?