FIFA World Cup 2022: Odds-on favorite Brazil face strong Serbia in opener

Brazil are the odds-on favorite to win the World Cup. They play Serbia in their opening match on Thursday. Brazil have a young squad with 16 players making their World Cups debut. Serbia won their last qualifying game and clinched an automatic berth in Qatar. Serbia have never moved past the group stages at the tournament since the breakup of Yugoslavia. The team is also in a strong Group G that includes Switzerland and Cameroon. Tite is unsure about his team selection for the match. Vinicius Jr. scored the winner in the Champions League final against Liverpool and finished eighth in Ballon d'Or ballot.