The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, with only almost 2 months left of waiting before the opening. The Qatar edition of FIFA World Cup is set to start a day early on Sunday, November 20 with the host nation Qatar taking on Ecuador. The Administrative arm of world governing body FIFA has sent a proposal to move the Qatar game. After receiving a request from South American confederation Conmebol, the Qatar – Ecuador game was put into discussion. The decision will be made by the bureau of FIFA council with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and six confederation presidents. You may see football actions here!
There are nations that qualified for this edition of FIFA World Cup but did not play in the 2018 World Cup. There are newcomers like the Host nation Qatar. Here we will give you the teams that are considered as Dark Horses coming into the tournament. You can look at the status of your favorite through our Football Predictions.
Canada
This ranked 38 teams from the FIFA World Rankings, playing in the CONCACAF Zone. The team were able to qualify in the World Cup by becoming the Third Round Winners of CONCACAF and able to compete with popular strong opponents like Mexico and the United States. Playing in the CONCACAF Zone and able to compete well with top teams from the region, that makes Canada a considerable Dark Horse participant and had a possibility of performing well in the World Cup and creating surprises and upsetting top teams. The prediction for this team is having a cinderella run up to Round of 16
Croatia
Just like in 2018, this team who had a historic run to finals in 2018 Russia, this Croatia team is a dangerous dark horse. Often, underappreciated by many soccer fans and football analysts. Despite having no marquee or notable players like Ronaldo of Portugal and Messi of Argentina, this team can still run an upset and can repeat a surprising run to the FIFA World Cup. The prediction for this team is to have a Semi-final finish
The team already qualified for the World Cup after dominating Group H in the qualifying round.
Senegal
The 20th World ranked African team will make a possible Cinderella run in the World Cup. Their first appearance on the World stage in 2002 saw them stun then-champions France and charge their way into the quarter-finals – then fell to Turkey 1-0. Then came back 16 years later in Russia, but only to exit on the group stage after the ridiculous fair play-tie break. Then had a revenge, defeating Egypt to oust them into qualifying for the most prestigious football tournament. The probable prediction for this Mighty African team is a top 8 finish
This time, we will see Senegal in action bringing a formidable and most prepared team led by the superstar Sadio Mane coming to Qatar this November.
Iran
Iran is the first Asian country to qualify for the World Cup and sits on the 21st ranking, considering them to be the best team in Asia.
Iran will be facing a tough mission in the group stage facing England on November 21, Wales on November 25, and USA on November 30.
Considering their group stage, if Iran make an upset against the teams from Europe and America, this will make them a considered strong Dark horse that will also create a Cinderella run that will give them a chance, if stay consistent, lead the team to podium finish or strong placing. The best prediction for team Iran is at least to win a game against the Whales or to the USA.
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