2022 World Cup preview: Marc Stein breaks down USA, Messi and Ronaldo, Qatar controversy & more

Micah Adams

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The world's biggest sporting event is finally here at the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar. Over the next month, 32 nations will compete for ultimate bragging rights with defending champion France looking to defend its title from 2018.

As millions across the globe tune in, Marc Stein is here to get you set for what promises to be an exhilirating tournament full of intrigue and unexpected surprises.

  • Wll the United States emerge from Group B and advance into the knockout round?
  • Will Messi finally achieve World Cup glory as Argentina enters on a 35-match unbeaten streak?
  • Will world No. 1 Brazil break a 20-year drought to claim its sixth World Cup title?
  • Will Europe make it five straight championships on the heels of France in 2018, Germany in 2014, Spain in 2010 and Italy in 2006?
  • Will off-the-pitch controversy in Qatar overshadow the action in between the lines?

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Check out Stein's full World Cup preview here.

FULL WORLD CUP ROSTERS FOR EVERY TEAM

Australia | Argentina | Belgium | Brazil | Cameroon 
Canada | Costa Rica | Croatia | Denmark | England
France | Germany | Ghana | Iran | Japan | Mexico
Netherlands | Poland | Portugal | Qatar | Senegal
Serbia | Spain | Switzerland | Uruguay | USA | Wales 

Micah Adams

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Micah Adams is a Managing Editor and Head of Affiliate and Commercial Content at Sporting News. Prior to joining SN in 2021, Adams spent over a decade producing and leading content teams at ESPN, DAZN and The Social Institute. Adams graduated from Duke University in 2009 and remains a Cameron Crazie at heart well into his 30s. When not losing sleep or hair over the Blue Devils, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bulls, and USMNT, Adams enjoys chasing his two small children around along with his wife, losing golf balls, spending time outdoors and binging terrible movies.