The 2022 World Cup's Group A will be interesting because it includes the hosts, Qatar, the Netherlands, Ecuador, and Senegal, the reigning African champions.
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The host nation, who are enormous underdogs in this group, would believe they have a chance to go to the knockout stages provided things go their way, and the home crowd motivates them.
There is no denying that the Netherlands and Senegal, who Virgil van Dijk will lead for the Dutch team as they attempt to make up for missing the 2018 tournament, and Sadio Mane for the Senegal team as they seek to improve upon their best-ever finish of reaching the quarterfinals in 2002, are the favourites to move on.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Group A schedule for the 2022 World Cup (all kick off times ET)
November 20 at noon, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar vs. Ecuador
November 21 at 5 a.m., Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor, Senegal versus. Netherlands
November 25 at 8 a.m., Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar vs. Senegal.
November 25 @ 11 a.m. Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Netherlands vs. Ecuador
29 November, 10 a.m., Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Netherlands vs. Qatar
29 November, 10 a.m., Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Ecuador vs. Senegal
Dates: November 20–29, 2022
Game times for the group stage are 5 am, 8am, 10am, and 11am.
Location: Fox TV channel in Spanish: Telemundo, Universo, Peacock; Qatar TV channel in English:
Qatar
49th in the world, according to FIFA.
0 World Cup victories
0 times at the World Cup
What made them eligible Felix Sanchez is the host's coach.
Important individuals: Hassan Al-Haydos, Almoez Ali, and Abdelkarim Hassan
Senegal
FIFA's current world ranking is 18.
0 World Cup victories
2 times at the World Cup
What made them eligible Aliou Cisse's team defeated Egypt in the CAF playoffs.
Important players: Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, and Sadio Mane
Netherlands
FIFA's current world rankings: 8
0 World Cup victories
10 appearances at World Cups
What made them eligible Automatic qualification from UEFA (Won Group G)
Louis van Gaal, head coach
Important players: Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, and Virgil van Dijk
Ecuador
44th in the world, according to FIFA.
0 World Cup victories
3 times at the World Cup
What made them eligible Automatically qualified by CONMEBOL (4th place)
Gustavo Alfaro, coach
Enter Valencia, Moises Caicedo, and Pervis Estupinan are important players.
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