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Messi’s last dance • Qatar presents Argentina icon Lionel Messi’s last chance of winning the World Cup trophy
LIONEL SCALONI
How to see the best of Messi?
THE VIEW FROM ARGENTINA
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THE SQUAD
Low expectations • An underwhelming qualifying campaign and tough draw leaves the Socceroos up against it
GRAHAM ARNOLD
Searching for midfield balance
THE VIEW FROM AUSTRALIA
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THE SQUAD
Red Devils’ last chance • Belgium’s long-vaunted “golden generation” have one final shot at silverware in Qatar
ROBERTO MARTINEZ
Tried and trusted 3-4-3
THE VIEW FROM BELGIUM
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THE SQUAD
Eyeing number six • A star-studded squad has Brazil’s best chance of World Cup glory since 2002
TITE
The return of wingers
THE VIEW FROM BRAZIL
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THE SQUAD
Turning to the diaspora • A weak squad has been boosted by the addition of several French-born players
RIGOBERT SONG
Defensive frailty a concern
THE VIEW FROM CAMEROON
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THE SQUAD
Hitting new heights • After years of anonymity, Canada arrive at Qatar as one of the tournament’s dark horses
JOHN HERDMAN
A flexible approach
THE VIEW FROM CANADA
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THE SQUAD
The miracle men • For Costa Rica, simply reaching Qatar is a remarkable achievement in itself
LUIS FERNANDO SUAREZ
Prioritising defence
THE VIEW FROM COSTA RICA
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THE SQUAD
Youth and experience • Croatia’s class of 2018 have been joined by a smattering of young, new squad members
ZLATKO DALIC
Modric’s midfield magic
THE VIEW FROM CROATIA
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THE SQUAD
In it to win it • The Euro 2020 semi-finalists arrive in Qatar full of confidence after an impressive year
KASPER HJULMAND
Flexible, intelligent and mature
THE VIEW FROM DENMARK
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On the up • One of the least experienced squads in Qatar will be hoping to spring some surprises
GUSTAVO ALFARO
Speedy transitions
THE VIEW FROM ECUADOR
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Favourites fading • England’s hopes of silverware have faded during a difficult 2022 – but don’t rule them out yet
GARETH SOUTHGATE
Keeping the handbrake on
THE VIEW FROM ENGLAND
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THE SQUAD
Same old France? • A team packed with talent could be undermined by squad disharmony
DIDIER DESCHAMPS
More expansive than 2018
THE VIEW FROM FRANCE
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THE SQUAD
No pressure • Poor performances in 2018 and 2020 mean Germany go to Qatar with few expectations
HANSI FLICK
Fluid and interchanging attack
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