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With a four year gap in between each World Cup, the build-up and qualifications during that time frame have been quite intense. Many large nations who routinely take their places within the prestigious 32 team field, will be noticeably missing from the field, including Italy, who ended a six decade streak of competing in the largest soccer tournament in the world. The Netherlands, United States and Chile were also on the list of uninvited guests to Russia after shameful qualifying results, now each country have made wholesale changes internally, with the goals of claiming a spot in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. Those who did earn a priceless spot in the final 32 must be congratulated, now with the full support of their countries behind them, the participating nations are sure to leave everything they have on the pitch, with the dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the finale in July. Before World Cup action begins, I'll break down each of the Groups looking for value, betting angles and offering predictions for advancement. Group A features the host nation, Russia, as well as two squads from the MIddle East, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the always dangerous team from Uruguay. vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvbvglyhuafglihguasghasdlgkjhgfl kjsdahsakdjfhsdkjfhasldfjhsadljshdljkashdlfjksdhlfjksadflksjadhfl Group A - Preview Russia Russia will headline the Group as the host nation, after earning an automatic bid into final 32. The hosts will draw the largest amounts of support when taking to the pitch, along with a formidable squad, "Sbornaya". They will have every opportunity to advance out of Group A. Stanislav Cherchesov has been assigned with the task of leading the National Team to victory, the legendary Goalkeeper made his debut on the sideline in 2016, after being specifically selected to lead his home Country to the promise land, Cherchesov was given two years of preparation leading up to their kick-off match in June. The 23 man squad is highlighted by Captain Igor Akinfeev, the CSKA goalkeeper will anchor the Russians back-line, while Fyodor Smolov, Igor Akinfeev, Aleksandr Golovin, and twins Aleksei and Anton Miranchuk look to be the leading candidates to lead the front-line attack. Russia have preferred a 3-5-1-1 formation leading up to their first match, taking an Italian philosophy of a 3 man back-line with defense as a priority, the hosts must stay organized to make up for a lack of overall talent in the back. While their attacking players are above average, it will be interesting to see if they are able to really show their qualities within the system they currently play in. Expect the hosts to have their hands full with their current format., Even so, the Russians should be considered the favorites to grab the second seed, and ultimately advance out of the opening rounds of competition. Odds To Advance Out Of (Group A ) +155 / 2.55 Egypt Egypt make their long awaited return to the World Cup, after last participating in 1990. Expect the Pharaohs to play as one of the more determined sides in the tournament. Héctor Cúper will lead the Egyptians into battle. Cúper has reemerged back on the World scene after several years of high level success in Europe's top leagues and the Argentine head man will attempt to finally capture that elusive finals trophy. Egypt will make life on their opponents a nightmare, playing a dull brand of defensive football, orchestrated to just grind out results. The Pharaohs have only conceded more than 2 Goals twice in their last 31 matches, placing a true emphasis on organization throughout the squad. Essam El-Hadary will take the role as the oldest player at the World Cup, the 45 year old goalkeeper will be responsible for manning the net, his efforts are a key component to his managers philosophy in play. Mohamed Salah will be the center-piece in the Egyptian attack, the Liverpool man will draw much of the attention from opposing defenders, his explosive pace down the wings makes him special within the Reds attack, while his role on the National Team differs from what we have come accustomed to seeing in Europe. Cúper has instilled a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rami Rabia and Ahmed Hegazi leading the defensive back-line, Midfielders Mohamed Elneny and Al Ahly's