World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

The World Cup 2022 is in Qatar. France defend their title. Brazil are the favourites. Argentina's unbeaten streak and Copa America win have boosted their confidence. Gareth Southgate will hope to win the tournament for England. Wales will play in their first World cup since 1958.

Ben Burrows, editor, thinks Brazil will win the World Cup. Richard Jolly, senior football correspondent, is going for Brazil. Alex Pattle, sports writer, believes Argentina will lift the trophy. Luke Baker, live editor: Argentina. Karl Matchett, reporter: France. Argentina's unbeaten 35-match unbeaten streak is two short of Italy's. Argentina won the Copa America last year. They are hoping Lionel Messi will help them lift World cup. France's team is weakened. It's possible that the team with the greatest depth will triumph. Italy won Euro 2020.

Lionel Messi is playing for the best and most complete Argentina team. Messi's team will go as he goes.

Karim Benzema scored 44 goals for Real Madrid last season. He is expected to score several goals in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup.

AP predicts that Argentina will win the World Cup. Lautaro Martinez will be the player to win Golden Boot.

Lionel Messi is the favourite to win the World Cup 2022. Darwin Nunez is a longer shot. Uruguay is well placed to beat their group and reach the semi-finals.

Kylian Mbappe could be the Golden Boot winner. He could play for France, Argentina, Brazil, Poland and Mexico.

Vinicius Jr has been instrumental for Brazil's last 12 months. He has scored three goals in the group stage and another one or two in knockouts. Brazil have two group fixtures against sides with defences that look susceptible to speed in behind.

Karim Benzema has returned to international football after a six-year absence. He is in a group with Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.

Harry Kane scored two goals against Iran, two against Wales, one against the United States and one vs Senegal. England lost to France in the quarter-finals.

Jamal Musiala is a Bayern Munich player who is about to play in the World Cup in Qatar.

Cody Gakpo, Gavi and Pedri are the players who could make their debuts this winter. Louis van Gaal's formation does not suit Cody Gakspo.

Xavi Simons, Pedri, Jamal Musiala, Jude Bellingham and Rafael Leao are the players who make the list for World Cup 2022. The list is based on the FIFA World cup 2022 predictions. It includes the winner, golden boot, breakout star and more. The team is made up of players from Europe, North America, South America and Asia. They are:

Cody Gakpo is a breakout star at the World Cup. He should move to a top club at an overvalued price. Jamal Musiala does not meet this criteria.

Wales are playing their first World Cup in 64 years. They are in Group B. England are going to the quarterfinals.

RJ and AP predict England will reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. They also predict Wales will get through to the last 16. They think Gareth Bale magic will help Wales get out of their group. AP is not convinced enough to commit to that prediction. World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more.

Croatia and Denmark could upset Belgium and France for top spot in their respective groups. England could be knocked out by the Danes in the last eight. Wales could also be beaten by Netherlands in last 16.

England could be drawn in a winnable group and play Senegal in the last 16. Wales will be motivated for their first World Cup since 1958. They play USA in their opening game. The Welsh don't often qualify for major tournaments but they always get out of the groups.

Wales and England are both expected to get through the group and into the knockouts. USA have looked disorganized recently. England haven't looked capable of beating top teams in the past year.

England's opening game against Iran is important for them. Wales have progressed from their group at both Euro 2016 and Euro 2020. They will play Holland in the round of 16.

England will play France in Al Bayt on 10 December. I'm confident Wales will get through their group and they will lose to the Netherlands in the last 16.