With the World Cup right around the corner, we're looking at the matchups to find our best bets for each.
- 2022 World Cup Group A: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide
- 2022 World Cup Group B: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide
- 2022 World Cup Group C: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide
- 2022 World Cup Group D: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide
- 2022 World Cup Group F: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide
- 2022 World Cup Group G: Preview, Odds, Picks & Betting Guide
The second match of the 2022 World Cup will take place in Al Rayyan, at Khalifa International Stadium, at 8 a.m. EST on Monday, November 21. It will be the first match from Group B when England takes on Iran. The English are heavy favorites to win Group B and are among the favorites to win the entire tournament (+800). As for Iran, let’s just focus on the fact that it was an impressive run for them to get to this point. England has waited since 1966 to hoist the World Cup trophy, but they are always a threat to go on a deep run, which is expected of them here yet again. Iran is appearing in the World Cup for the sixth time and their third consecutive time. They have yet to make it out of the group stage, and their expectations aren’t much this time, given the group they drew. The United States and Wales are both candidates to be eliminated; the only problem is they will be eliminated by each other, not by Iran. Iran may steal some points in helping decide who leaves with them, though!
In qualifying, England was nothing short of dominant. In 10 games, they scored 39 goals and allowed just three. This +36 differential showed not only why they belong here but also why they deserve all of the hype that has been built around them. They are led by Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, among a stacked crop of talent, including Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund.