European contenders Belgium and Croatia go head-to-head in Group F alongside Morocco and Canada.

Episode 38 - Group F

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Extensive lead-in coverage previewing all the nations, players and the host nation as Qatar prepares for sport's biggest event of 2022.

Countdown to Qatar

2022

Previewing the nations, players & hosts as Qatar prepares for sport's biggest event...

France are aiming to be the first country to win back-to-back World Cups in 60 years.

Episode 1 - France

Serbia broke Portuguese hearts to qualify for Qatar 2022 in the most dramatic fashion.

Episode 2 - Serbia

Remodelled by coach Tite, Brazil are serious contenders for a record sixth World Cup title.

Episode 3 - Brazil

Qatar are making their World Cup debut, but as hosts and Asian Cup holders they should not be underestimated.

Episode 4 - Qatar

Under new coach Hansi Flick, Germany are looking to rebound from their disastrous experience at Russia 2018.

Episode 5 - Germany

Copa America champions Argentina have one final chance to add a World Cup to the CV of the great Lionel Messi.

Episode 6 - Argentina

Belgium's golden generation are facing their final shot at justifying their FIFA No 1 ranking.

Episode 7 - Belgium

Iran have become powerhouses of Asian football and are ready to step up on the global stage.

Episode 8 - Iran

Denmark have overcome trauma to establish themselves as one of the leading sides in international football.

Episode 9 -Denmark

The disappointment of recent tournaments has Japan desperate for success at the 2022 World Cup

Episode 10 - Japan

Tunisia return to football's greatest stage aiming to build on an impressive showing at Russia 2018.

Episode 11 - Tunisia

England finds itself amongst the favourites, aiming to end 56 years of hurt with nothing less than the trophy.

Episode 12 - England

A youthful USA could surprise at Qatar 2022.

Episode 13 - USA

The Netherlands are looking to put turmoil behind them as they return to the World stage.

Episode 14 - Netherlands

Approaching their tenth consecutive World Cup, South Korea are looking to channel the spirit of 2002.

Episode 15 - South Korea

Croatia has a new look, but will rely on its old gun as the Blazers hope to surprise the world again.

Episode 16 - Croatia

Portugal are aiming to send off Cristiano Ronaldo with the only trophy missing from his collection.

Episode 17 - Portugal

With as many goals as Argentina in qualifying, Ecuador's hoping to spring a few surprises on their return to the World stage.

Episode 18 - Ecuador

Senegal are aiming to convert their AFCON success into another deep run at the World Cup finals.

Episode 19 -Senegal

Mexico are back for their eighth World Cup in a row and they're desperate to go beyond the round of 16.

Episode 20  - Mexico

Ghana head to Qatar as one of the World Cup's underdogs.

Episode 21 - Ghana

Qatar 2022 represents the end of an era for a generation of Uruguayan greats.

Episode 22 - Uruguay

Switzerland qualified ahead of Italy for Qatar, continuing their superb major tournament record.

Episode 23 - Switzerland

With Robert Lewandowski leading the line Poland will expect to improve on their recent poor record at major tournaments.

Episode 24 - Poland

After powering through qualifying, Hervé Renard's Saudi Arabia could be dark horses at the World Cup in neighbouring Qatar.

Episode 25 - Saudi Arabia

Cameroon had to knock out Ivory Coast and Algeria to reach Qatar, now they have Brazil to contend with.

Episode 26 - Cameroon

Morocco were the only side from Africa to cruise through regional qualifying.

Episode 27 - Morocco

Spain are at the start of an exciting new era under the leadership of Luis Enrique.

Episode 28 - Spain

Wales are back on the game's greatest stage for the first time since 1958.

Episode 29 - Wales

Underdogs Australia return for their fifth consecutive World Cup finals.

Episode 30 - Australia

Costa Rica were the 32nd and final nation to qualify for Qatar 2022.

Episode 31 - Costa Rica

Canada have made it to only the second World Cup in their history.

Episode 32 - Canada

Hosts Qatar will battle it out with the Netherlands, Senegal, and Ecuador in World Cup Group A.

Episode 33 - Group A

England, Iran, Wales, and the USA will battle it out to escape from Group B at Qatar 2022.

Episode 34 - Group B

Argentina are strong favourites to dominate a Group C containing rivals Mexico, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.

Episode 35 - Group C

World Champions France begin the defence of their crown in Group D alongside Denmark, Tunisia, and Australia.

Episode 36 - Group D

European heavyweights Germany and Spain have been paired in the group of death alongside Japan and Costa Rica.

Countdown to Qatar

Episode 38 - Group F

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