2022 World Cup Group A: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide

The World Cup is coming up. The first pot was the top seven teams and Qatar, the host nation, was in the group. It was not guaranteed that a top-eight team would be in it.

Qatar reached its all-time high FIFA ranking of 48 in 2021. They have players who play both domestically and internationally. Almoez Ali is their main threat in attack.

Netherlands are ranked 8th in the world and finished third in their last World Cup. They defeated Brazil 3-0 in third-place game. Memphis Depay, Virgil van Dijk and Virgil van Gaal are the main players to watch for the Dutch.

Senegal is ranked 18th in FIFA's world rankings. They have players who play for PSG, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Tottenham Hotspur. Their top player is Sadio Mane, who has played 93 international matches for Senegal and scored 34 goals.

Ecuador is ranked 44th in FIFA's world rankings. They have won just two games in their last five competitions. Their captain Enner Valencia is their only real threat. Valencia plays for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig.