The World Cup begins on 20 November when host nation Qatar face Ecuador to kick off the primary ever winter version of the most important event in soccer. 32 groups from throughout the globe will compete to characteristic within the climactic last on 18 December.
The defending champions are France, however England are tipped as one of many favourites to convey the trophy again from Qatar. Gareth Southgate’s males will begin the event in Group B alongside an skilled Iran aspect, the optimistic USA, and Wales who’re competing within the event for the primary time in 64 years.
From Group B solely England and Iran featured on the 2018 World Cup with the Three Lions reaching the semi-finals of a serious event for the primary time since 1996 and Iran coming inside one level of creating it into the knockout rounds – the closest they’ve ever come to that achievement.
The USA might be drawing on recollections of 2010 after they drew 1-1 with England in South Africa and reached the last-16 while Wales might be hoping to provide a swansong to talisman Gareth Bale.
Here’s every thing you could find out about Group B:
Which groups are in Group B?
England, Wales, Iran and the USA make up Group B.
What are the venues?
Al Rayyan (Khalifa International Stadium, Ahmed bin Ali Stadium) and Al Khor (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium)
What are the fixtures and when are they?
All instances GMT.
Monday 21 November
England vs Iran – 13:00
USA vs Wales – 19:00
Friday 25 November
Wales vs Iran – 10:00
England vs USA – 19:00
Tuesday 29 November
Iran vs USA – 19:00
Wales vs England – 19:00
How do the groups form up?
England are the outright favourites to win group B however are likely to underperform in video games they need to win, particularly in main tournaments, although fortunately that hasn’t been the case since Gareth Southgate took over. Iran topped their qualifying group and put in an honest effort in 2018 however their squad is getting old and will come undone in opposition to younger opposition. The United States wish to impress after lacking the event 4 years in the past and have a strong document of creating it out of World Cup teams. They don’t examine to Wales although who boast a 100% document of reaching the World Cup knockout levels – after they really get to the event – and the Welsh will worry not one of the different groups in Group B.
Who goes to win the group?
England 4/9
USA 9/4
Iran 11/4
Wales 9/2
All odds through Betfair.
Source: www.unbiased.co.uk