Qatar World Cup group stage fully kicked off 1.3 billion worth England debuted today

Chinese referee Ma Ning made his World Cup debut as the fourth official

The Qatar World Cup group stage starts in full swing today, and at 21 o'clock, England in Group B will make their World Cup debut against Iran. As the most expensive team in this World Cup, England's squad is quite luxurious, but Iran's defensive end is very tough, can they withstand the firepower output of Kane, Foden, Sterling and others. At 0:00 on the 22nd, the Netherlands will face Senegal in another match in Group A. Senegal's top star, Mane, has withdrawn from this World Cup due to injury, who will carry the team's attacking banner. Bale's Wales will then face the challenge of the United States, with Chinese referee Ma Ning as the fourth official of the match.

The most expensive team made its World Cup debut

Today at 21 o'clock England vs Iran

In this World Cup, England is one of the favorites to win the championship, not only because the team is worth more than 1.3 billion, but also because the team has a large number of generals and a super luxurious squad. At present, England is ranked 5th in the world, and Premier League stars such as Kane, Foden, Grealish and Raheem Sterling are in good form in their respective clubs. In this group, England are the only team to have won the World Cup, having reached the last four in the last edition. In recent years, England have produced a number of young rookies who will also make their debut at this World Cup.

Iran, currently the world's highest-ranked Asian team, lost just one match in the World Qualifiers and qualified for the World Cup main draw with the top spot in the group stage. Iran are regular World Cup visitors, have participated in five World Cups, and although they have not yet reached the knockout rounds, Iran beat Morocco 1-0 and drew 1-1 with Portugal in the group stage of the last World Cup. In this game, although the outside world is more optimistic about the English team, but the Iranian team has a good defense, it is not an easy thing to win.

The ST Africa champions lack the strongest attackers

Tomorrow at 0:00 Senegal vs Netherlands

After 8 years of waiting, the "Orange" returned to the World Cup stage. The Netherlands are arguably the strongest team in Group A, with stars such as Depay, Van Dijk and De Jong. The Netherlands have been in excellent form in recent times, with 11 wins and four draws in their last 15 matches, making them unbeaten. In the World Qualifiers, the Netherlands won the World Cup with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, and in these 10 matches, the Netherlands scored 33 goals in attack, Depay is undoubtedly the most threatening figure in the team's forward line.

As Senegal's leader, Mane's absence has greatly reduced the team's forward strength. Mane has performed very well in the previous Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers, and he is also Senegal's top scorer. In the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, Senegal reached the quarterfinals, and although it lacked its top attacker, the overall strength of the team as the champion of the new African Cup of Nations should not be underestimated.

Chinese referee Ma Ning served as the fourth official

Tomorrow at 3 a.m. USA vs Wales

The United States and Wales meet for the first time in the World Cup, after meeting twice in friendlies, with the United States winning and drawing one. The United States is one of the youngest teams to play at this World Cup, with top star Christian Christian Pulisic playing for Premier League side Chelsea. Wales returned to the World Cup after more than 60 years, and veteran Bale is in good form. In this game, both sides have a chance to win, depending on who plays better.

On November 19, FIFA announced that Chinese referee Ma Ning will serve as the fourth official in the first round of the World Cup Group B match between the United States and Wales in Qatar, which will be the second time that Chinese referees have participated in law enforcement in World Cup matches after two decades, and it will also be Ma Ning's debut in this World Cup.

Champion conjecture

"Great heat must die"? "Dark horse upset"?

Which team can have the last laugh?

In this World Cup in Qatar, the England team can be described as a star, and the team has become the most expensive team in the top 32 with a value of more than 1.3 billion. The "Three Lions" midfield is quite luxurious, including Kane, Foden, Bellingham and other strong players.

Brazil is the most vocal team to win this World Cup. The squad of the "Samba Legion" is quite neat, with the likes of Neymar, Jesus, Casemiro and Vinicius in good form in the league; At the back, Brazil has Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Militão and other defensive titans.

Before the start of the World Cup, the defending champion France suffered several injuries, the core of midfield Pogba and Kante were absent from this tournament, and strikers Nkunku and Benzema left the national team due to injury. However, the French squad still has good players, including Kylian Mbappe, Dembele, Giroud and other players.

This World Cup is the last time Messi will attack the Hercules Cup. On the front line, in addition to Messi, the Argentine team also has Di Maria, Lautaro and other strong players. Argentina's unbeaten run is currently 36.

The "Matador Legion" Spain team is led by veteran Sergio Busquets, Morata and Asensio are in the year of fighting, and two "post-00s" potential youngsters Pedri and Garvey will make their World Cup debuts.

After taking charge of Germany, Frick brought some changes to the team. This year's German team is dominated by veterans Neuer and Müller, and Sane, Gundogan, Rudiger and others have certain strength.

Four years ago, the "golden generation" led by De Bruyne, Lukaku and Hazard helped Belgium win the third place in the World Cup in Russia. Four years later, this group of players is still the absolute core of the "European Red Devils".

Although Ronaldo is 37 years old, around him, the Portuguese team has emerged many quality players, such as Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Felix, Leo and so on.

In the last World Cup, Croatia finished second as a dark horse. Under the leadership of meritorious captain Modric, it is worth looking forward to whether the team can continue the magic of four years ago.

At last year's European Championship, Denmark reached the last four, and although there are not many big stars, the team also has strong players such as Eriksen and Hojbel. In this World Cup, can the "Danish fairy tale" be staged again?

Serbia qualified directly from top of the group in the qualifiers, with striker Mitrovic in hot form in the league.

As a veteran South American powerhouse, Uruguay has always been at the forefront of the world, in addition to Suarez and Cavani on the front line, Valverde, Núñez and other young players have gradually grown.

This edition is written by Li Qingshi, director reporter of Shenyang Evening News and Shen Bao, according to Xinhua News Agency

Source: Shenyang Evening News