FIFA World Cup fever is about to Rise, Fixtures are already out, and Fans are excited. Keeping this in our mind, we came up with the top 10 players who could impact more in this year football world cup and can win fans’ hearts with their game. Hope you enjoy our list and comment on your favorite team and players you are cheering.
The FIFA World Cup™ is an international football competition contested by the men’s national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. The event has been staged in various countries over the past 80 tournaments. It was first held in 1930 in Uruguay, and subsequently hosted by Brazil (1958), Mexico (1970), Italy (1974), West Germany (1978), France (1982), Spain (1986), Argentina (1990), United States (1994), Japan and South Korea (2002), and Germany (2006).
This Year it has been scheduled to take place in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022. This will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world, and it will be the second World Cup held entirely in Asia after the 2002 tournament was held in South Korea and Japan. Due to Qatar’s intense summer heat, this World Cup will be held from late November to mid-December; it is to be played in a reduced timeframe of around 28 days. The final will be on 18 December 2022, which is also Qatar National Day. Qatar, as hosts, qualified automatically for the tournament.
Four-time world champions and reigning European champions Italy failed to qualify for a second successive World Cup for the first time in their history, losing in the qualification play-off semi-finals.
Top 10 Payers to watch out in Football World Cup 2022
1. Lionel Messi, 34, Argentina
Undoubtedly Lionel Messi would be one of the most sought players in the football world cup 2022. His skills and intelligent passing can defeat any opposition. He has always been admired for his skills. His dream to win a world for his country is still on his to-do list. And definitely, he would be giving his best this time to bring Cup home. World cup 2014 held in brazil was a heartbreaking event for Messi where Argentina was defeated by Germany. Messi has scored a total of six goals in the World cup, once in 2006, 4 times in 2014 where he guided his team to the final, and once in 2018.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, Portugal
And Cristiano Scores again !!!!, This statement will echo in Stadium during this year’s world cup. Every fan of Cristiano would love to see him lifting a world cup. One of the most passionate, skilled, paced footballers of his time with numerous awards will definitely show why he is the best of his class in this world cup. The Forward has always performed exceptionally well in global events and guided his team to bag the Euro Cup in 2016. However, his quest to win the biggest prize of them all, the World Cup, continues. He is the youngest Portuguese to score in a World Cup at just 21 years and 132 days. He has 7 world cup goals in his pocket.
3. Neymar, 30, Brazil
This Brazillian forward is to Joy to watch Playing. His pace and dribbling can thrill any opposition. Neymar Debuted in the 2014 FIFA World cup, where he scored four goals, placing himself as the joint-third top scorer of the competition alongside his club teammate Lionel Messi and Dutch forward Robin van Persie. And he scored twice in the 2018 world cup. He is a key player to watch out for in Brazil Quest for the trophy.
4. Kylian Mbappe, 23, France
Kylian Mbappe, a French Forward, renowned for his dribbling abilities, exceptional speed, and finishing starred in France’s World Cup triumph in 2018 and is aiming to replicate that success in Qatar. Mbappé made his International senior debut for France in 2017, at age 18. In his very first world cup in 2018, He became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, and became the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup Final. He had he received the Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards for his performances.
5. Kevin De Bruyne, 30, Belgium
Often described as a “complete player”, from making a game to scoring a goal with his exceptionally well-shooting skill and game planning, Kevin De Bruyne is a real threat to any opposition. De Bruyne made his full international debut in 2010. He was a member of the Belgian squads at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and represented Belgium at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where Belgium won the third-place play-off match against England. De Bruyne also plays as a midfielder for premier league club Manchester city. He won player of the season in premier league 2019-2020, 2021-2022.
6. Robert Lewandowski, 33, Poland
Polish Goal Machine Robert Lewandowski debut his international in 2008 for Poland and he is all-time top scorer for Poland since 2008. Robert Lewandowski plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and captain of Poland International Team. Admired for his techniques and finishing makes him one of the most successful players in Bundesliga history. 2020’s Best FIFA Men’s Player Award (retained in 2021) and the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award is second highest goal scorer in Bundesliga.
7. Sadio Mane, 29, Senegal
One of the greatest African footballers of all time, Sadio Mane debuted in 2012 and is Best Known for his Key Passing, Dribbling, Headed Attempts, and finishing. He is one of the key players in the shinning of Liverpool in the premier league in recent years. He joined Liverpool in 2016 and helped the side reach back-to-back UEFA Champions League Finals in 2018 and 2019, winning the latter. Mané also represented his nation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He recently moved to Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He finished fourth in the 2019 Ballon d’Or.
8. Son Heung-min, 29, South Korea
One of the greatest Asian players, known for his Speed, finishing, and game-making ability, captains the South Korean national team. He debut internationally in 2010 and represented South Korea in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. His Achievement makes him a key sports person in South Korea. He is been awarded Cheongnyong Medal, the highest order of merit for achievement in sports given to a South Korean citizen, for his achievements in football. He also plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur
9. Christian Pulisic, 23, United States
Youngest ever captain for the American football team and Chelsea Attacking midfielder is all set to show his magic in Qatar. All American eyes would be on Pulisic for their quest to Fifa World Cup 2022. He debut in 2016 on the senior team. Despite his strong performances, the United States failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In November 2018, Pulisic became the youngest player to captain the United States national team in a friendly defeat to Italy. His speed, strength, and mature decision-making ability will be the key thing to watching this world cup from the American side.
10. Vinícius Júnior, 22, Brazil
Brazillian Professional Footballer and Spanish club Real Madrid winger are in hot form right now. His recent Form and score-winning goal helped Real Madrid to win the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. FIFA World cup would be the first world cup for Vinícius Júnior. His Speed, Energy, and ability to run at defense while in possession of the ball would be a Joy to watch this year.
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