#Tim Cahill

The reigning World Cup champion begins its title defense at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. France opens its Group D slate against Australia in one of a few matches that are expected to have lopsided scores. Les Bleus are also paired with Denmark and Tunisia in their section, and the two European sides are favored to make it into the knockout…

With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the region competing in this year's tournament as well as others from the far east. With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the…

Graham Arnold's Socceroos sit at the bottom of Group D after a 4-1 loss to France in their opening match at the World Cup in Qatar. The jubilation Craig Goodwin's early opener proved short-lived after the reigning world champions scored two of their own on each side of the half-time break, meaning Australia will likely have to win their remaining…

Read all of Daniel Storey's World Cup 2022 group guides here here France Australia Denmark Tunisia All times GMT Denmark vs Tunisia: 1pm, Tues 22 Nov (Education City) France vs Australia: 7pm, Tues 22 Nov (Al Janoub) Tunisia vs Australia: 10am, Sat 26 Nov (Al Janoub) France vs Denmark: 4pm, Sat 26 Nov (Stadium 974) Tunisia vs France: 3pm, Weds 30…

Only two countries have ever won back-to-back World Cups, so history suggests France will struggle to follow in the footsteps of Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962). Yet as far as squad strength and depth is concerned, few can match les Bleus. If the reigning champions play to their potential in Qatar, they will take some stopping. Yet…

On paper, Group D is one of the chalkier divisions of this year's tournament. It looks like a clear match between the reigning champs France and a Denmark side who have been in excellent form recently. Australia and Tunisia make up the group and are up against it in their bid to make Round 2. However, this is the World Cup and the games are there…

The latest issue of World Soccer is now available to buy online and in shops. With just one month to go until Qatar 2022 kicks off, and in the final issue before World Soccer's renowned World Cup special goes on sale, this edition presents us with the perfect opportunity to highlight the players to watch at what will be a groundbreaking…