The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will dominate the sporting headlines when the tournament gets underway next month.The hosts kick things off against Ecuador on November 20, but are not expected to be around
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Trey Marshall Jersey winners.How to Watch the World CupFans in the UK can easily watch the World Cup live, with the BBC and ITV sharing coverage throughout the tournament.Englands group stage games against Iran and Wales will be screened by the BBC, while ITV have coverage of the Three Lions clash with the US.Wales opening group game against the US is on ITV, while their meeting with Iran will be broadcast by the BBC.Fans travelling overseas can watch each game via the ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer or other using Virtual Private Network (VPN) software.World Cup PreviewGiven the strength of the top teams, it is difficult to imagine either England or Wales returning to the UK with the World Cup trophy.The Three Lions endured a dismal
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Joshua Kelley Jersey Germany and Spain are amongst the most fancied teams at the World Cup, while Belgium, Portugal and Netherlands should also be competitive.However, Argentina have been in sparkling form on their way to recording a 35-game unbeaten run and will be tough to beat in Qatar.They are solid defensively and tenacious in midfield, while superstar forward Lionel Me si will be keen to get his hands on the trophy in his last World Cup.The 35-year-old played a starring role to help Argentina win and could repeat the trick in Qatar.
