Is Messi playing in the World Cup 2022?

Messi will be 35 by the time Qatar 2022 kicks off, making it likely that it will be the GOAT’s last dance on the grandest stage — and his final chance to lead Argentina to their first World Cup title since Diego Maradona captained the Albiceleste to glory in 1986.

How many teams will qualify for World Cup 2022 from each group?

Third round: 12 teams that had advanced from the second round were divided into two groups of 6 teams to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The top two teams of each group qualified for the World Cup, and the two third-placed teams advanced to the fourth round.

Is Portugal FC out of World Cup 2022?

Portugal missed the chance to book their place at World Cup 2022 after losing 2-1 to Serbia in their final group game, with a late goal from Aleksandr Mitrovic sealing top spot in Group A for their opponents.

How many teams qualify in a group for World Cup?

Group stage Teams were split into ten groups of five or six (the four teams who reached the 2021 UEFA Nations League finals – Belgium, France, Italy, Spain – were in the smaller groups). The ten group winners qualified for the World Cup.

Can Ronaldo play World Cup?

Two of the biggest names in the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will play in their fifth World Cup when the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in November.

Is India eligible for World Cup 2026?

“I think India is very close to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I’ve been watching young players in Bengaluru play, and now I’m in Mumbai to see Mumbai City FC, and I’m very impressed. There seems to be a foundation in them, the kids are getting into it young and there’s more time for them to learn.

Can Ronaldo play in 2022 World Cup?

Ronaldo’s Portugal schedule in 2022. After qualifying to the 2022 FIFA World Cup via playoff victories over Turkey and North Macedonia, Ronaldo is set to be a key player in Qatar for a side that will be considered a dark horse at the finals in November and December.

Is Ronaldo playing for Portugal?

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to compete at his fifth FIFA World Cup this year after helping Portugal beat North Macedonia in a qualifying playoff.