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No made in Pakistan logo..
That should be on every ball
That should be on every ball
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Perhaps the whole stadium should have a sign that says that on the outside.
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Nov 18, 2022
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner. Fans are charged to see their favorite stars take on each other for the most coveted prize in world football. The hosts Qatar will take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on 20 November.
From Taribo West to David Beckham and from Chirs Waddle to Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup editions over the years have witnessed some iconic hairstyles. In this special article in the run-up to the main event, let’s have a look back at some of the most memorable hairstyles of players in the world cups.
Unforgettable Hair Styles in FIFA World Cups Over the Years [Images]
By Haroon HayderNov 18, 2022
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner. Fans are charged to see their favorite stars take on each other for the most coveted prize in world football. The hosts Qatar will take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on 20 November.
From Taribo West to David Beckham and from Chirs Waddle to Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup editions over the years have witnessed some iconic hairstyles. In this special article in the run-up to the main event, let’s have a look back at some of the most memorable hairstyles of players in the world cups.
Romania 1998
The entire Romanian squad took to the field with their hair dyed blonde. They changed their hair color after winning against England in the group stages. However, Romania lost to Croatia in the last 16. Nonetheless, the Romanian team provided a blonde moment that will be talked about for ages.
Chris Waddle 1990
English player Chris Waddle was known for his mullet. Waddle’s mullet had thick waves at the top and dyed the lower portion. The mullet peaked in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
Taribo West 1998, 2002
Nigeria’s Taribo West rocked up the 1998 World Cup with a unique hairstyle. The haircut was apparently a crossover between green braids and something hairstylists are still unsure about.
Kazuyuki Toda 2002
A certain English midfielder wasn’t the only one with the mohawk in the 2002 World Cup. Japan’s Kazuyuki Toda took to the field in a red mohawk to make the world cup held in his home country a memorable occasion.
David Beckham 2002
It would be harsh not to mention David Beckham when talking about mohawks. Although Beckham was known for changing hairstyles frequently, the stylish English midfielder wore a mohawk in the 2002 World Cup.
Umit Davala 2002
Turkey’s Umit Davala also rocked a mohawk at the 2002 World Cup. It seems like the Korea-Japan world cup was dominated by mohawks as this hairstyle became popular after the mega event.
Ronaldo 2002
In case you are wondering the 2002 World Cup was dominated by mohawks and a weird crossover of braids, Ronaldo rocked a triangle in the semi-final against Turkey. His haircut also became famous and fans from all over the world copied Ronaldo.
Asamoah Gyan 2014
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan also wore a mohawk at the 2014 World Cup. However, Gyan’s mohawk stands out from the rest of the mohawks in this list because he had his shirt number dyed on both sides of his head.
Critiano Ronaldo 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo is known for having unique hairstyles. He rocked a tramline underline haircut in the 2014 World Cup.
Neymar Jr. 2014
Neymar is also known for wearing unique hairstyles. He debuted the 2014 World Cup with a loose blond mohawk.
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By Sammy Mngqosini and Chris Eldergill, CNN
Fri November 18, 2022
Qatar 2022 is the first World Cup to be hosted in a Muslim nation where alcohol access is restricted.
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Doha, QatarCNN —
Just two days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, soccer’s world governing body FIFA confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at the eight stadiums which will host the tournament’s 64 matches.
“Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium perimeter,” said the FIFA statement.
The Muslim country is considered to be very conservative and tightly regulates alcohol sales and usage.
In September, Qatar had said it would permit ticketed fans to buy alcoholic beer at World Cup soccer matches starting three hours before kickoff and for one hour after the final whistle, but not during the match.
“There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar’s World Cup stadiums,” added the FIFA statement.
“Host country authorities and FIFA will continue to ensure that the stadiums and surrounding areas provide an enjoyable, respectful and pleasant experience for all fans.”
Budweiser was to sell beer within the ticketed perimeter surrounding each of the eight stadiums before and after each game.
The beer brand, which is one of FIFA’s partners, tweeted, “Well, this is awkward,” though the social media post was quickly deleted.
Budweiser is owned by the world’s largest brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev.
“The tournament organisers appreciate AB InBev’s understanding and continuous support to our joint commitment to cater for everyone during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” continued the FIFA statement.
Budweiser pays around $75 million for its sponsorship agreement with FIFA, according to the New York Times.
“As partners of FIFA for over three decades, we look forward to our activatioan ns of FIFA World Cup™ campaigns around the world to celebrate football with our consumers,” said an AB InBev spokesperson.
“Some of the planned stadium activations cannot move forward due to circumstances beyond our control.”
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), the national representative body for football fans in England and Wales, has condemned the decision on beer sales.
In a statement released on Friday, the FSA said: “Some fans like a beer at the match, and some don’t, but the real issue is the last minute U-turn which is speaks to a wider problem – the total lack of communications and clarity from the organising committee towards the supporters.
“If they can change their minds on this at a moment’s notice, with no explanation, supporters will have understandable concerns about whether they will fulfill other promises relating to accommodation, transport or cultural issues.”
The 2022 Qatar World Cup runs from November 20 until December 18.
CNN is still waiting for an official statement from Qatar’s Supreme Committee.
FIFA confirms no alcohol to be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums
By Sammy Mngqosini and Chris Eldergill, CNN
Fri November 18, 2022
Qatar 2022 is the first World Cup to be hosted in a Muslim nation where alcohol access is restricted.
David Ramos/Getty Images
Doha, QatarCNN —
Just two days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, soccer’s world governing body FIFA confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at the eight stadiums which will host the tournament’s 64 matches.
“Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium perimeter,” said the FIFA statement.
The Muslim country is considered to be very conservative and tightly regulates alcohol sales and usage.
In September, Qatar had said it would permit ticketed fans to buy alcoholic beer at World Cup soccer matches starting three hours before kickoff and for one hour after the final whistle, but not during the match.
“There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar’s World Cup stadiums,” added the FIFA statement.
“Host country authorities and FIFA will continue to ensure that the stadiums and surrounding areas provide an enjoyable, respectful and pleasant experience for all fans.”
Budweiser was to sell beer within the ticketed perimeter surrounding each of the eight stadiums before and after each game.
The beer brand, which is one of FIFA’s partners, tweeted, “Well, this is awkward,” though the social media post was quickly deleted.
Budweiser is owned by the world’s largest brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev.
“The tournament organisers appreciate AB InBev’s understanding and continuous support to our joint commitment to cater for everyone during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” continued the FIFA statement.
Budweiser pays around $75 million for its sponsorship agreement with FIFA, according to the New York Times.
“As partners of FIFA for over three decades, we look forward to our activatioan ns of FIFA World Cup™ campaigns around the world to celebrate football with our consumers,” said an AB InBev spokesperson.
“Some of the planned stadium activations cannot move forward due to circumstances beyond our control.”
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), the national representative body for football fans in England and Wales, has condemned the decision on beer sales.
In a statement released on Friday, the FSA said: “Some fans like a beer at the match, and some don’t, but the real issue is the last minute U-turn which is speaks to a wider problem – the total lack of communications and clarity from the organising committee towards the supporters.
“If they can change their minds on this at a moment’s notice, with no explanation, supporters will have understandable concerns about whether they will fulfill other promises relating to accommodation, transport or cultural issues.”
The 2022 Qatar World Cup runs from November 20 until December 18.
CNN is still waiting for an official statement from Qatar’s Supreme Committee.
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Unforgettable Hair Styles in FIFA World Cups Over the Years [Images]
By Haroon Hayder
Nov 18, 2022
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner. Fans are charged to see their favorite stars take on each other for the most coveted prize in world football. The hosts Qatar will take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on 20 November.
From Taribo West to David Beckham and from Chirs Waddle to Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup editions over the years have witnessed some iconic hairstyles. In this special article in the run-up to the main event, let’s have a look back at some of the most memorable hairstyles of players in the world cups.
Romania 1998
The entire Romanian squad took to the field with their hair dyed blonde. They changed their hair color after winning against England in the group stages. However, Romania lost to Croatia in the last 16. Nonetheless, the Romanian team provided a blonde moment that will be talked about for ages.
Chris Waddle 1990
English player Chris Waddle was known for his mullet. Waddle’s mullet had thick waves at the top and dyed the lower portion. The mullet peaked in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
Taribo West 1998, 2002
Nigeria’s Taribo West rocked up the 1998 World Cup with a unique hairstyle. The haircut was apparently a crossover between green braids and something hairstylists are still unsure about.
Kazuyuki Toda 2002
A certain English midfielder wasn’t the only one with the mohawk in the 2002 World Cup. Japan’s Kazuyuki Toda took to the field in a red mohawk to make the world cup held in his home country a memorable occasion.
David Beckham 2002
It would be harsh not to mention David Beckham when talking about mohawks. Although Beckham was known for changing hairstyles frequently, the stylish English midfielder wore a mohawk in the 2002 World Cup.
Umit Davala 2002
Turkey’s Umit Davala also rocked a mohawk at the 2002 World Cup. It seems like the Korea-Japan world cup was dominated by mohawks as this hairstyle became popular after the mega event.
Ronaldo 2002
In case you are wondering the 2002 World Cup was dominated by mohawks and a weird crossover of braids, Ronaldo rocked a triangle in the semi-final against Turkey. His haircut also became famous and fans from all over the world copied Ronaldo.
Asamoah Gyan 2014
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan also wore a mohawk at the 2014 World Cup. However, Gyan’s mohawk stands out from the rest of the mohawks in this list because he had his shirt number dyed on both sides of his head.
Critiano Ronaldo 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo is known for having unique hairstyles. He rocked a tramline underline haircut in the 2014 World Cup.
Neymar Jr. 2014
Neymar is also known for wearing unique hairstyles. He debuted the 2014 World Cup with a loose blond mohawk.
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Made-in-Pakistan soccer balls would make a spectacular appearance at the forthcoming 2022 FIFA world cup Qatar to be hosted from Nov 20. Al Rihla, the official ball of the international tournament, is created in Sialkot, a place that is home to high grade sports items.
More than half of the world's annual output of soccer balls comes out of Sialkot. Saad Ghani, the marketing manager of Talon Company said that "Sialkot has been fulfilling up to 70% [soccer ball] need of the globe," while he acknowledged that "a bit of its share has fallen since additional nations have gone into the sector."
The first Sialkot-made soccer ball appeared in the 1982 World Cup in Spain, and for the last nine World Cups, Sialkot-made soccer balls have been the shining stars (upcoming one in Qatar included).
The “tango” balls pioneered the use of rubber inlaid over the seams to prevent water from seeping through, becoming the first water-resistant ball in the FIFA world cup.
Made-in-Pakistan soccer balls would make a spectacular appearance at the forthcoming 2022 FIFA world cup Qatar to be hosted from Nov 20. Al Rihla, the official ball of the international tournament, is created in Sialkot, a place that is home to high grade sports items.
More than half of the world's annual output of soccer balls comes out of Sialkot. Saad Ghani, the marketing manager of Talon Company said that "Sialkot has been fulfilling up to 70% [soccer ball] need of the globe," while he acknowledged that "a bit of its share has fallen since additional nations have gone into the sector."
The first Sialkot-made soccer ball appeared in the 1982 World Cup in Spain, and for the last nine World Cups, Sialkot-made soccer balls have been the shining stars (upcoming one in Qatar included).
The “tango” balls pioneered the use of rubber inlaid over the seams to prevent water from seeping through, becoming the first water-resistant ball in the FIFA world cup.
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November 18, 2022
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have defined each other’s careers, legacies and the world of football for more than a decade.
They have managed to match each other, scaling previously unmapped heights, yet they embody different philosophies.
There is Messi — shorter, more introverted, a natural footballing genius who shares his creativity with the team, assisting almost as much as he scores. And then there is Ronaldo — taller, a physical specimen who bulldozes his way through defenses, grafting and training until he was simply better than anyone else on the field.
But for all their accolades, neither has won the World Cup. The Qatar 2022 competition could be their last chance to determine whether one of them can finally win the biggest trophy of all.
Messi and Ronaldo’s last dance:
They’ve broken all the records but can they win a World Cup?
By Issy Ronald, CNNNovember 18, 2022
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have defined each other’s careers, legacies and the world of football for more than a decade.
They have managed to match each other, scaling previously unmapped heights, yet they embody different philosophies.
There is Messi — shorter, more introverted, a natural footballing genius who shares his creativity with the team, assisting almost as much as he scores. And then there is Ronaldo — taller, a physical specimen who bulldozes his way through defenses, grafting and training until he was simply better than anyone else on the field.
But for all their accolades, neither has won the World Cup. The Qatar 2022 competition could be their last chance to determine whether one of them can finally win the biggest trophy of all.
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‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
And with countries announcing their squads for international football’s premier competition, the debate has ramped up to the maximum.
Here’s a full list of the squads for the World Cup, which runs from November 20 to December 18.
Manager: Gustavo Alfaro
Goalkeepers: Alexander Domínguez, Hernán Galíndez, Moisés Ramírez
Defenders: Pervis Estupiñán, Ángelo Preciado, Piero Hincapié, Xavier Arreaga, Diego Palacios, Jackson Porozo, Robert Arboleda, Félix Torres, William Pacho
Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, José Cifuentes, Alan Franco, Jhegson Méndez, Carlos Gruezo, Gonzalo Plata, Ángel Mena, Ayrton Preciado, Romario Ibarra, Jeremy Sarmiento
Forwards: Enner Valencia, Michael Estrada, Djorkaeff Reasco, Kevin Rodríguez
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Netherlands
Manager: Louis van Gaal
Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow, Remko Pasveer, Andries Nopper
Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Daley Blind, Jurriën Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Mathijs de Ligt, Tyrell Malacia, Jeremie Frimpong
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Cody Gakpo, Marten de Roon, Kenneth Taylor, Xavi Simons
Forwards: Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn, Vincent Janssen, Luuk de Jong, Noa Lang, Wout Weghorst
Kylian Mbappé tells Sports Illustrated he considered quitting French national team after Euro 2020, citing lack of support after suffering racist abuse
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Qatar
Manager: Félix Sánchez
Goalkeepers: Saad Al-Sheeb, Meshaal Barsham, Yousef Hassan
Defenders: Pedro Miguel, Abdul Karim Hassan, Tarek Salman, Bassam Al-Rawi, Khoukhi Boualem, Abdelkarim Hassan, Ismaeel Mohammad, Homam Al Amin, Jassem Jaber
Midfielders: Ali Asad, Muhammad Waad, Salem Al Hajri, Assim Madibo, Mustafa Meshaal, Karim Boudiaf, Abdulaziz Hatin
Forwards: Naif Al Hadhrami, Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Mohammed Muntari, Khalid Muneer, Ahmed Alaa
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Senegal
Manager: Aliou Cissé
Goalkeepers: Seny Dieng, Alfred Gomis, Edouard Mendy
Defenders: Pape Abdou Cissé, Abdou Diallo, Ismail Jakobs, Kalidou Koulibaly, Formose Mendy, Youssouf Sabaly, Fodé Balo Touré
Midfielders: Pathé Ciss, Krepin Diatta, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Mamadou Loum, Nampalys Mendy, Moustapha Name, Pape Matar Sarr
Forwards: Boulaye Dia, Bamba Dieng, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr, Famara Diedhiou
Senegal's star player, Sadio Mané, has faced a race to be fit ahead of the World Cup.
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Manager: Gareth Southgate
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Ben White
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Callum Wilson
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Iran
Manager Carlos Queiroz
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Amir Abedzadeh, Hossein Hosseini, Payam Niazmand
Defenders: Majid Hosseini, Hossein Kananizadehgan, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Morteza Pouraliganji, Sadegh Moharrami, Ramin Rezaeian, Milad Mohammadi, Abolfazl Jalali
Midfielders: Ehsan Hajsafi, Saeed Ezatolahi, Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Ali Karimi, Saman Ghoddos, Ahmad Noorollahi, Vahid Amiri
Forwards: Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Ali Gholizadeh, Mehdi Taremi, Mahdi Torabi, Karim Ansarifard, Sardar Azmoun
Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter
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United States
Manager: Gregg Berhalter
Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath, Sean Johnson, Matt Turner
Defenders: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Sergiño Dest, Aaron Long, Shaq Moore, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Joe Scally, DeAndre Yedlin, Walker Zimmerman
Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson, Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Luca de la Torre, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Cristian Roldan
Forwards: Jesús Ferreira, Jordan Morris, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Josh Sargent, Tim Weah, Haji Wright
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Wales
Manager: Rob Page
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Adam Davies
Defenders: Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, Tom Lockyer, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ethan Ampadu, Chris Gunter, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts
Midfielders: Sorba Thomas, Joe Allen, Matt Smith, Dylan Levitt, Harry Wilson, Joe Morrell, Jonny Williams, Aaron Ramsey, Rubin Colwill
Forwards: Gareth Bale, Kieffer Moore, Mark Harris, Brennan Johnson, Dan James
Lionel Messi's Argentina comes into the tournament as one of the favorites in what is likely to be his last World Cup.
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Argentina
Manager: Lionel Scaloni
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Franco Armani
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Marcos Acuña, Nicolás Tagliafico, Juan Foyth
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Guido Rodríguez, Alejandro Gómez, Enzo Fernández, Exequiel Palacios
Forwards: Ángel Di María, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Nicolás González, Joaquín Correa, Paulo Dybala, Lionel Messi
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Mexico
Manager: Gerardo Martino
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota
Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez, Néstor Araujo, Johan Vásquez, Gerardo Arteaga, Héctor Moreno, César Montes, Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders: Erick Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda, Héctor Herrera, Andrés Guardado, Roberto Alvarado, Edson Álvarez, Luis Chávez, Luis Romo, Carlos Rodríguez, Uriel Antuna
Forwards: Hirving Lozano, Rogelio Funes Mori, Henry Martín, Raúl Jiménez, Alexis Vega
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Poland
Manager: Czesław Michniewicz
Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczęsny, Łukasz Skorupski, Bartłomiej Drągowski
Defenders: Kamil Glik, Bartosz Bereszyński, Jan Bednarek, Artur Jędrzejczyk, Matty Cash, Nicola Zalewski, Robert Gumny, Jakub Kiwior, Mateusz Wieteska
Midfielders: Grzegorz Krychowiak, Kamil Grosicki, Piotr Zieliński, Przemysław Frankowski, Sebastian Szymański, Damian Szymański, Szymon Żurkowski, Krystian Bielik, Jakub Kamiński, Michał Skóraś
Forwards: Robert Lewandowski, Arkadiusz Milik, Krzysztof Piątek, Karol Świderski
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Saudi Arabia
Manager: Hervé Renard
Goalkeepers: Muhammad Al-Owais, Muhammad Al-Yami, Nawaf Al-Aqidi
Defenders: Ali Al-Bilahi, Hassan Al-Timbukti, Abdul-Ilah Al-Omari, Abdullah Mado, Muhammad Al-Buraik, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Saud Abdul Hamid
Midfielders: Nasser Al-Dosari, Ali Al-Hassan, Abdul-Ilah Al-Maliki, Muhammad Kenno, Riyad Sharahili, Abdullah Atif, Sami Al-Najai, Salman Al-Faraj, Salem Al-Dosari, Hattan Bahbri, Fahd Al-Muwallid, Abdul Rahman Al-Aboud
Forwards: Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Braikan, Haitham Asiri
Kylian Mbappé and France look to defend their 2018 crown in Qatar.
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Australia
Manager: Graham Arnold
Goalkeepers: Andrew Redmayne, Mathew Ryan, Danny Vukovic
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Thomas Deng, Fran Karacic, Joel King, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Bailey Wright
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Cameron Devlin, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, Aaron Mooy
Forwards: Martin Boyle, Jason Cummings, Mitch Duke, Craig Goodwin, Garang Kuol, Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, Jamie Maclaren
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Denmark
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
Goalkeepers: Kasper Schmeichel, Oliver Christensen, Frederick Rønnow
Defenders: Simon Kjær, Joachim Andersen, Joakim Mæhle, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, Jens Stryger Larsen, Victor Nelsson, Daniel Wass, Alexander Bah
Midfielders: Thomas Delaney, Mathias Jensen, Christian Eriksen, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Christian Nørgaard
Forwards: Andreas Skov Olsen, Jesper Lindstrøm, Andreas Cornelius, Martin Braithwaite, Kasper Dolberg, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jonas Wind, Robert Skov, Yussuf Yurary Poulsen
FIFA forbids Danish men's soccer team from wearing pro-human rights shirts at Qatar World Cup
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France
Manager: Didier Deschamps
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda
Defenders: Axel Disasi, Lucas Hernández, Théo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Raphaël Varane
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Mattéo Guendouzi, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jordan Veretout
Forwards: Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembélé, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Christopher Nkunku, Marcus Thuram
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Tunisia
Manager: Jalel Kadri
Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Mouez Hassan, Bechir Ben Said, Balbouli
Defenders: Ali Abdi, Mohamed Drager, Ali Maaloul, Wajdi Kechrida, Nader Ghandri, Yassine Meriah, Bilel Ifa, Dylan Bronn, Montassar Talbi
Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri, Ghaylène Chaalali, Aïssa Laïdouni, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Ferjani Sassi, Hannibal Mejbri
Forwards: Youssef Msakni, Seifeddine Jaziri, Naim Sliti, Issam Jebali, Yassine Khenissi, Anis Ben Slimene, Wahbi Khazri
Spain coach Luis Enrique will be looking to win La Roja its second World Cup title after a surprising run at Euro 2020 last year.
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Costa Rica
Manager: Luis Fernando Suárez
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Esteban Alvarado, Patrick Sequeira
Defenders: Francisco Calvo, Bryan Oviedo, Daniel Chacón, Óscar Duarte, Kendall Watson, Rónald Matarrita, Keysher Fuller, Juan Pablo Vargas, Carlos Martínez
Midfielders: Celso Borges, Bryan Ruiz, Yeltsin Tejeda, Gerson Torres, Jewison Bennette, Youstin Salas, Roan Wilson, Brandon Aguilera, Douglas López, Anthony Hernández, Álvaro Zamora
Forwards: Joel Campbell, Johan Venegas, Anthony Contreras
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Germany
Manager: Hansi Flick
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp
Defenders: Matthias Ginter, Antonio Rüdiger, Niklas Süle, Nico Schlotterbeck, Thilo Kehrer, David Raum, Lukas Klostermann, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Christian Günter
Midfielders: İlkay Gündoğan, Jonas Hofmann, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Thomas Müller, Julian Brandt, Mario Götze
Strikers: Kai Havertz, Youssoufa Moukoko, Niclas Füllkrug, Karim Adeyemi
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Japan
Manager: Hajime Moriyasu
Goalkeepers: Eiji Kawashima, Shuichi Gonda, Daniel Schmidt
Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Maya Yoshida, Hiroki Sakai, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Miki Yamane
Midfielders: Gaku Shibasaki, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, Daichi Kamada, Yuki Soma, Kaoru Mitoma, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo
Forwards: Takuma Asano, Shuto Machino, Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan, Ayase Ueda
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Spain
Manager: Luis Enrique
Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, Róbert Sánchez, David Raya
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, César Azpilicueta, Eric García, Hugo Guillamón, Pau Torres, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, José Gayà
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo Hernández, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente, Pedri, Koke Resurrección
Forwards: Ferrán Torres, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Álvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Pablo Sarabia, Dani Olmo, Ansu Fati
Manager: Roberto Martínez
Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Zeno Debast, Wout Faes, Arthur Theate, Jan Vertonghen, Timothy Castagne, Thomas Meunier
Midfielders: Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Leander Dendoncker, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Michy Batshuayi, Charles De Ketelaere, Jérémy Doku, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens, Loïs Openda, Leandro Trossard
READ: The Belgian Blueprint – How a small nation became a European superpower
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Canada
Manager: John Herdman
Goalkeepers: James Pantemis, Milan Borjan, Dayne St. Clair
Defenders: Samuel Adekugbe, Joel Waterman, Alistair Johnston, Richie Laryea, Kamal Miller, Steven Vitória, Derek Cornelius
Midfielders: Liam Fraser, Ismaël Koné, Mark-Anthony Kaye, David Wotherspoon, Jonathan Osorio, Atiba Hutchinson, Stephen Eustáquio, Samuel Piette
Forwards: Liam Millar, Lucas Cavallini, Iké Ugbo, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Alphonso Davies, Junior Hoilett
Canada midfielder Alphonso Davies -- here signing autographs and taking photos with fans -- helped lead his country to the World Cup.
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Croatia
Manager: Zlatko Dalić
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Ivica Ivusić, Ivo Grbić
Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barisić, Josip Juranović, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanisić, Martin Erlić, Josip Sutalo
Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovacić, Marcelo Brozović, Mario Pasalić, Nikola Vlasić, Lovro Majer, Kristijan Jakić, Luka Sucić
Forwards: Ivan Perisić, Andrej Kramarić, Bruno Petković, Mislav Orsić, Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja
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Morocco
Manager: Walid Regragui
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir Mohamedi, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Roman Saïss, Nayef Aguerd, Badr Benoun, Jawad El Yamiq, Achraf Dari, Yahia Attiyat-Allal
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah, Yahya Jabrane, Abdelhamid Sabiri, Bilel El Khanouss
Forwards: Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Amine Harit, Ilias Chair, Abde Ezzalzouli, Sofiane Boufal, Zakaria Aboukhlal, Walid Cheddira
Vinícius Jr., Lucas Paquetá and Neymar will be looking to win Brazil's sixth World Cup title in Qatar.
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Brazil
Manager: Tite
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Dani Alves, Danilo, Bremer, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Éverton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Fred, Lucas Paquetá
Forwards: Antony, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar Jr., Pedro, Raphinha, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr.
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Cameroon
Manager: Rigobert Song
Goalkeepers: Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Devis Epassy, Andre Onana
Defenders: Nicolas Nkoulou, Enzo Ebosse, Nouhou Tolo, Olivier Mbaizo, Collins Fai, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Christopher Wooh
Midfielders: Gael Ondoa, Samuel Oum Gouet, Pierre Kunde, Martin Hongla, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Olivier Ntcham
Forwards: Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, Vincent Aboubakar, Bryan Mbeumo, Jean-Pierre Nsame, Karl Toko Ekambi, Moumi Ngamaleu, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Christian Bassogog, Souaibou Marou, Jerome Ngom
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Serbia
Manager: Dragan Stojković
Goalkeepers: Predrag Rajković, Marko Dmitrović, Vanja Milinković Savić
Defenders: Nikola Milenković, Stefan Mitrović, Strahinja Pavlović, Miloš Veljković, Filip Mladenović, Srđan Babić, Strahinja Eraković
Midfielders: Nemanja Gudelj, Sergej Milinković Savić, Saša Lukić, Marko Grujić, Filip Kostić, Uroš Račić, Nemanja Maksimović, Ivan Ilić, Andrija Živković, Darko Lazović
Forwards: Dušan Tadić, Aleksandar Mitrović, Luka Jović, Dušan Vlahović, Filip Đuričić, Nemanja Radonjić
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Switzerland
Manager: Murat Yakin
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Philipp Köhn, Jonas Omlin, Yann Sommer
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schär, Silvan Widmer
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Edimilson Fernandes, Fabian Frei, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Noah Okafor, Fabian Rieder, Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Renato Steffen, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria
Forwards: Breel Embolo, Christian Fassnacht, Haris Seferovic, Reuben Vargas
It could be the last World Cup for Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. His side comes in as one of the underdogs but, like they did at the 2016 Euros, the Iberians won't fear anyone.
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Ghana
Manager: Otto Addo
Goalkeepers: Manaf Nurudeen, Danlad Ibrahim, Lawrence Ati Zigi
Defenders: Denis Odoi, Tariq Lamptey, Alidu Seidu, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul-Rahman Baba, Gideon Mensah
Midfielders: Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Salis Abdul Samed, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh
Forwards: Daniel Barnieh Afriyie, Kamal Sowah, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Osman Bukari, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Kamaldeen Sulemana
READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)
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Portugal
Manager: Fernando Santos
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Patrício
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro
Midfielders: João Palhinha, Rúben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Mário, Matheus Nunes, Otávio Monteiro, Vitinha, William Carvalho
Forwards: André Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonçalo Ramos, João Félix, Rafael Leão, Ricardo Horta
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South Korea
Manager: Paulo Bento
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu, Jo Hyeon-woo, Song Bum-keun
Defenders: Kim Min-jae, Kim Jin-su, Hong Chul, Kim Moon-hwan, Yoon Jong-gyu, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Tae-hwan, Kwon Kyung-won, Cho Yu-min
Midfielders: Jung Woo-young, Na Sang-ho, Paik Seung-ho, Son Jun-ho, Song Min-kyu, Kwon Chang-hoon, Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom, Jeong Woo-yeong, Lee Kang-in
Forwards: Hwang Ui-jo, Cho Gue-sung
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Uruguay
Manager: Diego Alonso
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Serge Rochet, Sebastián Sosa
Defenders: Ronald Araújo, Martín Cáceres, Sebastián Coates, José María Giménez, Diego Godín, Mathías Olivera, José Luis Rodríguez, Guillermo Varela, Matías Viña
Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Agustín Canobbio, Nicolás de la Cruz, Facundo Pellistri, Lucas Torreira, Manuel Ugarte, Federico Valverde, Matías Vecino
Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Maxi Gómez, Darwin Núñez, Luis Suárez, Facundo Torres
CNN’s Patrick Sung contributed to this report.
‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
And with countries announcing their squads for international football’s premier competition, the debate has ramped up to the maximum.
Here’s a full list of the squads for the World Cup, which runs from November 20 to December 18.
Group A
EcuadorManager: Gustavo Alfaro
Goalkeepers: Alexander Domínguez, Hernán Galíndez, Moisés Ramírez
Defenders: Pervis Estupiñán, Ángelo Preciado, Piero Hincapié, Xavier Arreaga, Diego Palacios, Jackson Porozo, Robert Arboleda, Félix Torres, William Pacho
Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, José Cifuentes, Alan Franco, Jhegson Méndez, Carlos Gruezo, Gonzalo Plata, Ángel Mena, Ayrton Preciado, Romario Ibarra, Jeremy Sarmiento
Forwards: Enner Valencia, Michael Estrada, Djorkaeff Reasco, Kevin Rodríguez
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Netherlands
Manager: Louis van Gaal
Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow, Remko Pasveer, Andries Nopper
Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Daley Blind, Jurriën Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Mathijs de Ligt, Tyrell Malacia, Jeremie Frimpong
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Cody Gakpo, Marten de Roon, Kenneth Taylor, Xavi Simons
Forwards: Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn, Vincent Janssen, Luuk de Jong, Noa Lang, Wout Weghorst
Kylian Mbappé tells Sports Illustrated he considered quitting French national team after Euro 2020, citing lack of support after suffering racist abuse
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Qatar
Manager: Félix Sánchez
Goalkeepers: Saad Al-Sheeb, Meshaal Barsham, Yousef Hassan
Defenders: Pedro Miguel, Abdul Karim Hassan, Tarek Salman, Bassam Al-Rawi, Khoukhi Boualem, Abdelkarim Hassan, Ismaeel Mohammad, Homam Al Amin, Jassem Jaber
Midfielders: Ali Asad, Muhammad Waad, Salem Al Hajri, Assim Madibo, Mustafa Meshaal, Karim Boudiaf, Abdulaziz Hatin
Forwards: Naif Al Hadhrami, Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Mohammed Muntari, Khalid Muneer, Ahmed Alaa
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Senegal
Manager: Aliou Cissé
Goalkeepers: Seny Dieng, Alfred Gomis, Edouard Mendy
Defenders: Pape Abdou Cissé, Abdou Diallo, Ismail Jakobs, Kalidou Koulibaly, Formose Mendy, Youssouf Sabaly, Fodé Balo Touré
Midfielders: Pathé Ciss, Krepin Diatta, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Mamadou Loum, Nampalys Mendy, Moustapha Name, Pape Matar Sarr
Forwards: Boulaye Dia, Bamba Dieng, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr, Famara Diedhiou
Senegal's star player, Sadio Mané, has faced a race to be fit ahead of the World Cup.
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Group B
EnglandManager: Gareth Southgate
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Ben White
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Callum Wilson
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Iran
Manager Carlos Queiroz
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Amir Abedzadeh, Hossein Hosseini, Payam Niazmand
Defenders: Majid Hosseini, Hossein Kananizadehgan, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Morteza Pouraliganji, Sadegh Moharrami, Ramin Rezaeian, Milad Mohammadi, Abolfazl Jalali
Midfielders: Ehsan Hajsafi, Saeed Ezatolahi, Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Ali Karimi, Saman Ghoddos, Ahmad Noorollahi, Vahid Amiri
Forwards: Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Ali Gholizadeh, Mehdi Taremi, Mahdi Torabi, Karim Ansarifard, Sardar Azmoun
Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter
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United States
Manager: Gregg Berhalter
Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath, Sean Johnson, Matt Turner
Defenders: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Sergiño Dest, Aaron Long, Shaq Moore, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Joe Scally, DeAndre Yedlin, Walker Zimmerman
Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson, Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Luca de la Torre, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Cristian Roldan
Forwards: Jesús Ferreira, Jordan Morris, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Josh Sargent, Tim Weah, Haji Wright
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Wales
Manager: Rob Page
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Adam Davies
Defenders: Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, Tom Lockyer, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ethan Ampadu, Chris Gunter, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts
Midfielders: Sorba Thomas, Joe Allen, Matt Smith, Dylan Levitt, Harry Wilson, Joe Morrell, Jonny Williams, Aaron Ramsey, Rubin Colwill
Forwards: Gareth Bale, Kieffer Moore, Mark Harris, Brennan Johnson, Dan James
Group C
Lionel Messi's Argentina comes into the tournament as one of the favorites in what is likely to be his last World Cup.
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Argentina
Manager: Lionel Scaloni
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Franco Armani
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Marcos Acuña, Nicolás Tagliafico, Juan Foyth
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Guido Rodríguez, Alejandro Gómez, Enzo Fernández, Exequiel Palacios
Forwards: Ángel Di María, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Nicolás González, Joaquín Correa, Paulo Dybala, Lionel Messi
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Mexico
Manager: Gerardo Martino
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota
Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez, Néstor Araujo, Johan Vásquez, Gerardo Arteaga, Héctor Moreno, César Montes, Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders: Erick Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda, Héctor Herrera, Andrés Guardado, Roberto Alvarado, Edson Álvarez, Luis Chávez, Luis Romo, Carlos Rodríguez, Uriel Antuna
Forwards: Hirving Lozano, Rogelio Funes Mori, Henry Martín, Raúl Jiménez, Alexis Vega
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Poland
Manager: Czesław Michniewicz
Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczęsny, Łukasz Skorupski, Bartłomiej Drągowski
Defenders: Kamil Glik, Bartosz Bereszyński, Jan Bednarek, Artur Jędrzejczyk, Matty Cash, Nicola Zalewski, Robert Gumny, Jakub Kiwior, Mateusz Wieteska
Midfielders: Grzegorz Krychowiak, Kamil Grosicki, Piotr Zieliński, Przemysław Frankowski, Sebastian Szymański, Damian Szymański, Szymon Żurkowski, Krystian Bielik, Jakub Kamiński, Michał Skóraś
Forwards: Robert Lewandowski, Arkadiusz Milik, Krzysztof Piątek, Karol Świderski
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Saudi Arabia
Manager: Hervé Renard
Goalkeepers: Muhammad Al-Owais, Muhammad Al-Yami, Nawaf Al-Aqidi
Defenders: Ali Al-Bilahi, Hassan Al-Timbukti, Abdul-Ilah Al-Omari, Abdullah Mado, Muhammad Al-Buraik, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Saud Abdul Hamid
Midfielders: Nasser Al-Dosari, Ali Al-Hassan, Abdul-Ilah Al-Maliki, Muhammad Kenno, Riyad Sharahili, Abdullah Atif, Sami Al-Najai, Salman Al-Faraj, Salem Al-Dosari, Hattan Bahbri, Fahd Al-Muwallid, Abdul Rahman Al-Aboud
Forwards: Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Braikan, Haitham Asiri
Group D
Kylian Mbappé and France look to defend their 2018 crown in Qatar.
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Australia
Manager: Graham Arnold
Goalkeepers: Andrew Redmayne, Mathew Ryan, Danny Vukovic
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Thomas Deng, Fran Karacic, Joel King, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Bailey Wright
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Cameron Devlin, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, Aaron Mooy
Forwards: Martin Boyle, Jason Cummings, Mitch Duke, Craig Goodwin, Garang Kuol, Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, Jamie Maclaren
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Denmark
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
Goalkeepers: Kasper Schmeichel, Oliver Christensen, Frederick Rønnow
Defenders: Simon Kjær, Joachim Andersen, Joakim Mæhle, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, Jens Stryger Larsen, Victor Nelsson, Daniel Wass, Alexander Bah
Midfielders: Thomas Delaney, Mathias Jensen, Christian Eriksen, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Christian Nørgaard
Forwards: Andreas Skov Olsen, Jesper Lindstrøm, Andreas Cornelius, Martin Braithwaite, Kasper Dolberg, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jonas Wind, Robert Skov, Yussuf Yurary Poulsen
FIFA forbids Danish men's soccer team from wearing pro-human rights shirts at Qatar World Cup
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France
Manager: Didier Deschamps
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda
Defenders: Axel Disasi, Lucas Hernández, Théo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Raphaël Varane
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Mattéo Guendouzi, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jordan Veretout
Forwards: Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembélé, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Christopher Nkunku, Marcus Thuram
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Tunisia
Manager: Jalel Kadri
Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen, Mouez Hassan, Bechir Ben Said, Balbouli
Defenders: Ali Abdi, Mohamed Drager, Ali Maaloul, Wajdi Kechrida, Nader Ghandri, Yassine Meriah, Bilel Ifa, Dylan Bronn, Montassar Talbi
Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri, Ghaylène Chaalali, Aïssa Laïdouni, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Ferjani Sassi, Hannibal Mejbri
Forwards: Youssef Msakni, Seifeddine Jaziri, Naim Sliti, Issam Jebali, Yassine Khenissi, Anis Ben Slimene, Wahbi Khazri
Group E
Spain coach Luis Enrique will be looking to win La Roja its second World Cup title after a surprising run at Euro 2020 last year.
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Costa Rica
Manager: Luis Fernando Suárez
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Esteban Alvarado, Patrick Sequeira
Defenders: Francisco Calvo, Bryan Oviedo, Daniel Chacón, Óscar Duarte, Kendall Watson, Rónald Matarrita, Keysher Fuller, Juan Pablo Vargas, Carlos Martínez
Midfielders: Celso Borges, Bryan Ruiz, Yeltsin Tejeda, Gerson Torres, Jewison Bennette, Youstin Salas, Roan Wilson, Brandon Aguilera, Douglas López, Anthony Hernández, Álvaro Zamora
Forwards: Joel Campbell, Johan Venegas, Anthony Contreras
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Germany
Manager: Hansi Flick
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp
Defenders: Matthias Ginter, Antonio Rüdiger, Niklas Süle, Nico Schlotterbeck, Thilo Kehrer, David Raum, Lukas Klostermann, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Christian Günter
Midfielders: İlkay Gündoğan, Jonas Hofmann, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Thomas Müller, Julian Brandt, Mario Götze
Strikers: Kai Havertz, Youssoufa Moukoko, Niclas Füllkrug, Karim Adeyemi
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Japan
Manager: Hajime Moriyasu
Goalkeepers: Eiji Kawashima, Shuichi Gonda, Daniel Schmidt
Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Maya Yoshida, Hiroki Sakai, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Miki Yamane
Midfielders: Gaku Shibasaki, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, Daichi Kamada, Yuki Soma, Kaoru Mitoma, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo
Forwards: Takuma Asano, Shuto Machino, Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan, Ayase Ueda
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Spain
Manager: Luis Enrique
Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, Róbert Sánchez, David Raya
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, César Azpilicueta, Eric García, Hugo Guillamón, Pau Torres, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, José Gayà
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo Hernández, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente, Pedri, Koke Resurrección
Forwards: Ferrán Torres, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Álvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Pablo Sarabia, Dani Olmo, Ansu Fati
Group F
BelgiumManager: Roberto Martínez
Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Zeno Debast, Wout Faes, Arthur Theate, Jan Vertonghen, Timothy Castagne, Thomas Meunier
Midfielders: Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Leander Dendoncker, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Michy Batshuayi, Charles De Ketelaere, Jérémy Doku, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens, Loïs Openda, Leandro Trossard
READ: The Belgian Blueprint – How a small nation became a European superpower
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Canada
Manager: John Herdman
Goalkeepers: James Pantemis, Milan Borjan, Dayne St. Clair
Defenders: Samuel Adekugbe, Joel Waterman, Alistair Johnston, Richie Laryea, Kamal Miller, Steven Vitória, Derek Cornelius
Midfielders: Liam Fraser, Ismaël Koné, Mark-Anthony Kaye, David Wotherspoon, Jonathan Osorio, Atiba Hutchinson, Stephen Eustáquio, Samuel Piette
Forwards: Liam Millar, Lucas Cavallini, Iké Ugbo, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Alphonso Davies, Junior Hoilett
Canada midfielder Alphonso Davies -- here signing autographs and taking photos with fans -- helped lead his country to the World Cup.
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Croatia
Manager: Zlatko Dalić
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Ivica Ivusić, Ivo Grbić
Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barisić, Josip Juranović, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanisić, Martin Erlić, Josip Sutalo
Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovacić, Marcelo Brozović, Mario Pasalić, Nikola Vlasić, Lovro Majer, Kristijan Jakić, Luka Sucić
Forwards: Ivan Perisić, Andrej Kramarić, Bruno Petković, Mislav Orsić, Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja
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Morocco
Manager: Walid Regragui
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir Mohamedi, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Roman Saïss, Nayef Aguerd, Badr Benoun, Jawad El Yamiq, Achraf Dari, Yahia Attiyat-Allal
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah, Yahya Jabrane, Abdelhamid Sabiri, Bilel El Khanouss
Forwards: Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Amine Harit, Ilias Chair, Abde Ezzalzouli, Sofiane Boufal, Zakaria Aboukhlal, Walid Cheddira
Group G
Vinícius Jr., Lucas Paquetá and Neymar will be looking to win Brazil's sixth World Cup title in Qatar.
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Brazil
Manager: Tite
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Dani Alves, Danilo, Bremer, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Éverton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Fred, Lucas Paquetá
Forwards: Antony, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar Jr., Pedro, Raphinha, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr.
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Cameroon
Manager: Rigobert Song
Goalkeepers: Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Devis Epassy, Andre Onana
Defenders: Nicolas Nkoulou, Enzo Ebosse, Nouhou Tolo, Olivier Mbaizo, Collins Fai, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Christopher Wooh
Midfielders: Gael Ondoa, Samuel Oum Gouet, Pierre Kunde, Martin Hongla, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Olivier Ntcham
Forwards: Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, Vincent Aboubakar, Bryan Mbeumo, Jean-Pierre Nsame, Karl Toko Ekambi, Moumi Ngamaleu, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Christian Bassogog, Souaibou Marou, Jerome Ngom
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Serbia
Manager: Dragan Stojković
Goalkeepers: Predrag Rajković, Marko Dmitrović, Vanja Milinković Savić
Defenders: Nikola Milenković, Stefan Mitrović, Strahinja Pavlović, Miloš Veljković, Filip Mladenović, Srđan Babić, Strahinja Eraković
Midfielders: Nemanja Gudelj, Sergej Milinković Savić, Saša Lukić, Marko Grujić, Filip Kostić, Uroš Račić, Nemanja Maksimović, Ivan Ilić, Andrija Živković, Darko Lazović
Forwards: Dušan Tadić, Aleksandar Mitrović, Luka Jović, Dušan Vlahović, Filip Đuričić, Nemanja Radonjić
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Switzerland
Manager: Murat Yakin
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Philipp Köhn, Jonas Omlin, Yann Sommer
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schär, Silvan Widmer
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Edimilson Fernandes, Fabian Frei, Remo Freuler, Ardon Jashari, Noah Okafor, Fabian Rieder, Xherdan Shaqiri, Djibril Sow, Renato Steffen, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria
Forwards: Breel Embolo, Christian Fassnacht, Haris Seferovic, Reuben Vargas
Group H
It could be the last World Cup for Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. His side comes in as one of the underdogs but, like they did at the 2016 Euros, the Iberians won't fear anyone.
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Ghana
Manager: Otto Addo
Goalkeepers: Manaf Nurudeen, Danlad Ibrahim, Lawrence Ati Zigi
Defenders: Denis Odoi, Tariq Lamptey, Alidu Seidu, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul-Rahman Baba, Gideon Mensah
Midfielders: Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Salis Abdul Samed, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh
Forwards: Daniel Barnieh Afriyie, Kamal Sowah, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Osman Bukari, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Kamaldeen Sulemana
READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)
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Portugal
Manager: Fernando Santos
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Patrício
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro
Midfielders: João Palhinha, Rúben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Mário, Matheus Nunes, Otávio Monteiro, Vitinha, William Carvalho
Forwards: André Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonçalo Ramos, João Félix, Rafael Leão, Ricardo Horta
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South Korea
Manager: Paulo Bento
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu, Jo Hyeon-woo, Song Bum-keun
Defenders: Kim Min-jae, Kim Jin-su, Hong Chul, Kim Moon-hwan, Yoon Jong-gyu, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Tae-hwan, Kwon Kyung-won, Cho Yu-min
Midfielders: Jung Woo-young, Na Sang-ho, Paik Seung-ho, Son Jun-ho, Song Min-kyu, Kwon Chang-hoon, Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom, Jeong Woo-yeong, Lee Kang-in
Forwards: Hwang Ui-jo, Cho Gue-sung
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Uruguay
Manager: Diego Alonso
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Serge Rochet, Sebastián Sosa
Defenders: Ronald Araújo, Martín Cáceres, Sebastián Coates, José María Giménez, Diego Godín, Mathías Olivera, José Luis Rodríguez, Guillermo Varela, Matías Viña
Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Agustín Canobbio, Nicolás de la Cruz, Facundo Pellistri, Lucas Torreira, Manuel Ugarte, Federico Valverde, Matías Vecino
Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Maxi Gómez, Darwin Núñez, Luis Suárez, Facundo Torres
CNN’s Patrick Sung contributed to this report.
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AL RAYYAN: FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy on Saturday, adding that engagement was the only way to improve human rights.
In lengthy, and sometimes angry, opening remarks at a news conference on the eve of the start of the tournament, Infantino rounded on European critics of the host nation over the issues of migrant workers and LGBT rights.
"I am European. For what we have been doing for 3,000 years around the world, we should be apologising for the next 3,000 years before giving moral lessons," he said.
"I have difficulties understanding the criticism. We have to invest in helping these people, in education and to give them a better future and more hope. We should all educate ourselves, many things are not perfect but reform and change takes time.
"This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy," he said.
"It is not easy to take the criticism of a decision that was made 12 years ago. Doha is ready, Qatar is ready and of course it will be the best World Cup ever."
Infantino drew on his own experience as the child of migrant workers growing up in Switzerland, saying he had been bullied for being Italian and for having red hair and freckles.
"I know what it feels to be discriminated (against), I know what it's like to be bullied," he said.
"What do you do? You start engaging, this is what we should be doing... The only way of getting results is by engaging.
"I believe the changes that have happened in Qatar would maybe not have happened, or not at least at that speed, (without the World Cup). Obviously, we need to keep pressure, obviously we need to try and make things better."
Infantino also defended the presence of Iran at the tournament despite the current spate of deadly protests there sparked by the death of a woman in police custody in September.
"It's not two regimes playing against each other, it's not two ideologies playing against each other, it's two football teams," he said.
"If we don't have at least football to bring us together .. which world are we going to live in? In Iran there are 80 million people, are they all bad? Are they all monsters?"
Addressing Friday's decision to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at stadiums during the tournament, Infantino said FIFA had failed to persuade the Qatar government to stand by the original decision to allow it.
"We tried and that is why I give you the late change of policy," he said. "We tried to see if it was possible."
Infantino said he had received assurances from the highest level of the Qatari government that LGBT people would be welcomed in the country for the World Cup.
In an extraordinary end to the news conference, Bryan Swanson, FIFA's director of media relations, took the microphone to defend Infantino.
"I've seen a lot of criticism of Gianni Infantino since I've joined FIFA, in particular from the LGBTI community," he said.
"I'm sitting here in a privileged position on a global stage as a gay man here in Qatar. He has received assurances that everyone will be welcome ... Just because Gianni Infantino is not gay, does not mean he does not care. He does care."
FIFA chief accuses critics of Qatar of hypocrisy ahead of World Cup
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AL RAYYAN: FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy on Saturday, adding that engagement was the only way to improve human rights.
In lengthy, and sometimes angry, opening remarks at a news conference on the eve of the start of the tournament, Infantino rounded on European critics of the host nation over the issues of migrant workers and LGBT rights.
"I am European. For what we have been doing for 3,000 years around the world, we should be apologising for the next 3,000 years before giving moral lessons," he said.
"I have difficulties understanding the criticism. We have to invest in helping these people, in education and to give them a better future and more hope. We should all educate ourselves, many things are not perfect but reform and change takes time.
"This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy," he said.
"It is not easy to take the criticism of a decision that was made 12 years ago. Doha is ready, Qatar is ready and of course it will be the best World Cup ever."
Infantino drew on his own experience as the child of migrant workers growing up in Switzerland, saying he had been bullied for being Italian and for having red hair and freckles.
"I know what it feels to be discriminated (against), I know what it's like to be bullied," he said.
"What do you do? You start engaging, this is what we should be doing... The only way of getting results is by engaging.
"I believe the changes that have happened in Qatar would maybe not have happened, or not at least at that speed, (without the World Cup). Obviously, we need to keep pressure, obviously we need to try and make things better."
Infantino also defended the presence of Iran at the tournament despite the current spate of deadly protests there sparked by the death of a woman in police custody in September.
"It's not two regimes playing against each other, it's not two ideologies playing against each other, it's two football teams," he said.
"If we don't have at least football to bring us together .. which world are we going to live in? In Iran there are 80 million people, are they all bad? Are they all monsters?"
Addressing Friday's decision to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at stadiums during the tournament, Infantino said FIFA had failed to persuade the Qatar government to stand by the original decision to allow it.
"We tried and that is why I give you the late change of policy," he said. "We tried to see if it was possible."
Infantino said he had received assurances from the highest level of the Qatari government that LGBT people would be welcomed in the country for the World Cup.
In an extraordinary end to the news conference, Bryan Swanson, FIFA's director of media relations, took the microphone to defend Infantino.
"I've seen a lot of criticism of Gianni Infantino since I've joined FIFA, in particular from the LGBTI community," he said.
"I'm sitting here in a privileged position on a global stage as a gay man here in Qatar. He has received assurances that everyone will be welcome ... Just because Gianni Infantino is not gay, does not mean he does not care. He does care."
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DOHA: Experienced Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta said Saturday he was excited by the squad’s “bold” youngsters as La Roja set their sights on a second World Cup crown.
Luis Enrique has selected numerous young stars in his squad, including 20-year-olds Ansu Fati, Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino as well as teenagers Gavi and Pedri.
The 33-year-old Chelsea captain, one of the few veterans in Qatar with Spain, said he enjoys watching them play and is impressed by how rapidly they have adapted to top-level football.
“What surprised me most is their boldness, they’re not afraid – the way they fit into the game, it’s a pleasure to see this readiness for the age that they have,” Azpilicueta said on Saturday.
“In football the youngsters start earlier and earlier. They are mature, they understand the game and they are showing it. Some of them have played in the Euros already, in the Nations League. At 18 years old they are at a World Cup.”
Another youngster linking up with the squad is 19-year-old Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde, who will land in Doha on Saturday afternoon to replace injured left-back Jose Gaya.
DOHA: Experienced Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta said Saturday he was excited by the squad’s “bold” youngsters as La Roja set their sights on a second World Cup crown.
Luis Enrique has selected numerous young stars in his squad, including 20-year-olds Ansu Fati, Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino as well as teenagers Gavi and Pedri.
The 33-year-old Chelsea captain, one of the few veterans in Qatar with Spain, said he enjoys watching them play and is impressed by how rapidly they have adapted to top-level football.
“What surprised me most is their boldness, they’re not afraid – the way they fit into the game, it’s a pleasure to see this readiness for the age that they have,” Azpilicueta said on Saturday.
“In football the youngsters start earlier and earlier. They are mature, they understand the game and they are showing it. Some of them have played in the Euros already, in the Nations League. At 18 years old they are at a World Cup.”
Another youngster linking up with the squad is 19-year-old Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde, who will land in Doha on Saturday afternoon to replace injured left-back Jose Gaya.
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Sad that it's Ronaldo's last WC.
Glad it's game over for Messi.
Glad it's game over for Messi.
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