The World Cup is a soccer tournament that happens every four years. Over 32 countries participate and it’s hosted by a different nation each year. This tournament is to see which country is the best at soccer. This year the USA, Mexico and Canada are hosting across 16 different stadiums.
Players to Watch:
Kylian Mbappé,
There are many players playing at this world cup but there are few players to look out for like kylian mbappé. kylian mbappé is one of if not the best player in the world right now. Playing for real madrid he’s in good form and has played in 2 World Cup before and won 1. When it comes to World Cups there is no stopping him; he’s played 14 matches throughout his World Cup career collecting 12 goals and 3 assists.
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal is often considered one of the best players in the world right now and is a contender for the ballon d’or while he’s only 18. He’s often compared to Messi for his dribbling play style and for making defenders look like rookies winning the euros with spain 2 years ago and having 1 goal with 4 assists throughout that whole 7 game tournament he will surely dominate at this World Cup with his current form at fc barcelona.
Dembele
Dembele was one of the best players in the world last season winning a historic treble with Paris Saint Germain and winning the ballon d’or. Having 21 goals in 29 matches he seems in great form for the World Cup. Playing alongside Mbappe they will form a deadly attacking duo who could potentially win their 3rd World Cup for France.
Potential Upsets:
Colombia
Many people rule out Colombia as a World Cup contender mainly because they didn’t even qualify for the last World Cup but this year they’re looking better recently reaching the copa america final they have good chemistry in there team. I’m sure they’re star players. Luis Diaz will contribute a lot for Colombia in this World Cup.
Sweden
After beating Ukraine and Poland in the playoffs, Sweden have secured a spot for this upcoming World Cup. Having Arsenal’s most expensive signing this season, Viktor Gyökeres as their starting striker, I’m sure they’ll upset some big countries and make it far in the World Cup.
Portugal
Topped their qualifying group and having one of if not the greatest striker in the world Cristiano Ronaldo they also have one of the best midfields currently. They’ll go in with a lot of motivation to win since it’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup chance. They are serious contenders to win it all this year.
