2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Group G odds, betting preview

Portugal is the group favorite, but Uruguay and South Korea are also contenders. Ghana is an underdog, although it has a history of making it out of the first group stage.

Portugal is the favourite to win Group G.

Portugal is the favourite to advance from Group G.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the projected top scorer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Group G. Manchester United announced on Tuesday that it was parting ways with Ronaldo. Portugal won the 2016 Euros but Ronaldo was injured and left the final early. Joao Cancelo anchors a tough defense for the world No. 9 team.

Darwin Nunez is the projected top scorer for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Uruguay has reached the quarterfinals in two of the last three World Cups. It's been more than 70 years since Uruguay last won the World cup.

Heung-Min Son is the projected top scorer at the World Cup. He broke a facial bone a few weeks ago. Son plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. Four years ago, Son scored one of two late goals to stun Germany and knock them out in group stage.

Jordan Ayew is the projected top scorer for Ghana. Ghana knocked the U.S. out of back-to-back World Cups in 2006 and 2010. The team won their two warm-up friendlies but they were winless in their five previous matches.

Uruguay plays South Korea on Thursday, November 24 at 7 a.m. CT. Portugal plays Ghana on November 25 at 10 a.,m., CT, Group G.