Every four years, there\u2019s at least one over-achieving team at the World Cup that soccer fans collectively fall in love with.<\/p>\n
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be no different.<\/p>\n
Here’s one team from every group that has a chance to shock the world and go deep into the knockout stages.<\/p>\n
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Senegal took a massive blow on Thursday when it was announced that star striker Sadio Man\u00e9 would be forced to miss the tournament with a leg injury.<\/p>\n
The loss of the two-time African Footballer of the Year is devastating. But it’s a next-man-up mentality for Senegal now.<\/p>\n
Forwards Ismaila Sarr and Kr\u00e9pin Diatta have played well for their clubs this year and will be counted on to pick up the slack. The Lions of Teranga won their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship earlier this year and will hope to carry the momentum into Qatar.<\/p>\n
Losing an elite player always hurts, but the team can come together and use Man\u00e9’s absence as a rallying cry. No one expects Senegal to win it all, but don\u2019t be surprised if they bounce a favorite or two.<\/p>\n
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After failing to qualify in 2018, Christian Pulisic<\/a> will lead a young, talented American squad in Qatar.<\/p>\n Group B is a vicious one, with all four teams ranking in FIFA\u2019s top 20. England is the most well-rounded and experienced team<\/a> and is expected to advance. But the US could easily be<\/a> the team that joins them in the knockout round.<\/p>\n The USMNT isn\u2019t expected to peak until the next World Cup, but don’t tell that to Gregg Berhalter\u2019s squad. This is an explosive group that, on a good day, can compete with anyone on the pitch. And don’t forget to check on the Pulisic props available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everyone is counting Mexico out this year, and it\u2019s easy to see why. They came third in CONCACAF qualifying and scored just 17 goals in 14 games. They\u2019ve also battled a host of injuries.<\/p>\n But one thing they do have is goaltending. And that matters on the world\u2019s biggest stage. Guillermo Ochoa has proven time and time again that he loves the limelight.<\/p>\n Mexico and Poland will likely battle it out to join Argentina as the teams to advance from Group C. Anything can happen if they can make it to the Round of 16. Especially with a hot goalkeeper.<\/p>\n [cta id=4068 type=cta]<\/p>\n Denmark was the story of the 2020 Euros. After star player Christian Eriksen collapsed<\/a> with a cardiac arrest on the pitch in game one, soccer was the least of the team’s concerns.<\/p>\n But after starting the tourney 0-2, the Danes roared back with a fairytale comeback that took them to the semis against England. It was an inspiring and heartwarming story that gripped the world.<\/p>\nGroup C \u2013 Mexico +15000<\/h2>\n
Group D \u2013 Denmark +2700<\/h2>\n