It will be a World Cup like no other, with 32 nations from across all four corners of the globe travelling to the Middle Eastern country of Qatar next month for a tournament that will be the first hosted by a Muslim nation, the first in an Arab country, and the first to be held in months of November and December.
Qatar 2022 is already historic before a ball has even been kicked, but with a look at the eight groups that will make up the tournament, which nations are likely to progress into the knockout rounds and give themselves the chance of making their own history.
The host nation of Qatar, as is tradition, will get the tournament underway in their match against a youthful Ecuador side. However, both nations are expected to be eclipsed by the reigning African Cup of Nations champions, Senegal, and 2010 South Africa World Cup runners-up, the Netherlands, who are experiencing a return to their best form under the experienced leadership of Louis van Gaal.
