How can England win the 2022 World Cup? Possible route to glory in Qatar after draw
England were drawn in a fairly favourable Group B at the 2022 World Cup draw in Doha on Friday.
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US to play England, Iran and playoff winner at World Cup
The United States will open its return to the World Cup against the winner of a European playoff among Ukraine, Wales and Scotland, then face England and Iran in high-profile rematches of games played during tournaments of the past quarter-century.
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal admits: 'I have never seen Qatar play' as he prepares to meet hosts in World Cup Group A
Louis van Gaal has followed up his controversial comments regarding the Qatar World Cup by saying he has never seen the hosts play. Netherlands were the second seeds after an inconsistent few years on the international stage but will be regarded as the favourites to qualify from Group A. Ad/> The four teams chosen also included Qatar, who were given the top seed designation as they are hosting the tournament, and will play the tournament’s first game on November 21 later this year.
World Cup draw by the numbers: The stats behind Qatar 2022's intriguing matchups
The draw for the 2022 World Cup is done. The field is largely set — three places remain up for grabs through playoffs, contested by Wales, Scotland, Ukraine, Peru, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica and New Zealand. With 29 teams learning their opponents at Qatar 2022, let's use numbers to break down some of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament, courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information.
Gareth Southgate ready to wait for Ukraine resolution as England uncertainty 'irrelevant'
England manager Gareth Southgate will wait as long as necessary to give Ukraine the chance to play their World Cup playoff against Scotland. The manager was speaking after his team were drawn against the United States and Iran in Group B, with a further three sides all potentially in the mix for their group games in November. Ad/> Ukraine are due to play Scotland in their play-off at an undefined point in the future.