Five favourites to win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022

world champions five times Brazil is the heavy favourite to win the World Cup in Qatar this year.

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Selecao won the World Cup for the last time in 2022.

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led by Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe Since Brazil in 1962,

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France will attempt to become the first side to successfully defend a World Cup title.

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Argentina, led by the legendary scorer Lionel Messi, behind Brazil in the odds to win the World Cup.

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After taking home the Copa America championship, Lionel Messi would be eager to win the World Cup

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before calling it a career. He had been on the verge of winning it in 2014.

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After wowing everyone at Euro 2020, England will be the underdog to win the championship in Qatar.

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The England squad still has great players at their disposal as they attempt to reach the finals despite the injuries to some of its key players.

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the winners from 2010 Spain looked well at the UEFA Euro 2020 and will have a young team to contend for the World Championship.

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Spain's prospects of winning the title will rest on its incredibly resilient midfield in addition to coach Luis Enrique's suggestions.

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