So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the
Our Group A team breakdowns and best bet get you ready for the action, and be sure to check out ourThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Van Gaal is back for one more shot at World Cup glory — he guided the team to a third-place finish in 2014 — and this Dutch team has responded well, winning 11 of his first 15 games without tasting defeat.
Best of all for the Dutch, key men have points to prove. Van Dijk has been short of his best for Liverpool this season while de Jong has endured some difficult months at Barcelona. This tournament provides the ideal stage for the pair to deliver a reminder that they are among the world’s elite players.: Memphis Depay. This could be a career-defining tournament for the 28-year-old who carried the Dutch attack during the qualifying phase with 12 goals and six assists.
Inspirational coach Aliou Cisse has signed a new deal and, having captained Senegal to a shock win over France at the 2002 World Cup, he knows what it takes to overcome the odds at major tournaments.Article contentAbdou Diallo. The RB Leipzig defender has become a key figure next to captain Kalidou Koulibaly in the center of the Senegal defense, with his positioning and composure on the ball. A rock-solid defense might be the best hope for the Lions of Teranga to advance.
At the back, La Tri gives little away — so don’t expect their games to contribute a glut of goals in Group A. Felix Torres has emerged as a key figure alongside 20-year-old Piero Hincapie in the center of defense, while left-back Pervis Estupiñán has caught the eye alongside Caicedo at Brighton. Qatar, who showed plenty of tournament know-how in winning the 2019 Asian Cup, have had a longer runway than most countries in preparing for this big moment. The Qatari domestic league break came in mid-September, unlike so many other leagues around the globe, and the well-rested players will know how to navigate the hot weather conditions.
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