Everything You Need , to Know About , World Cup 2022. On November 20, one of the most highly-anticipated World Cups in recent memory is scheduled to begin. This is everything you need to know heading into the tournament, according to the Associated Press. . No. 1-ranked Brazil is entering the tournament looking to win the team's first World Cup title since 2002. No. 1-ranked Brazil is entering the tournament looking to win the team's first World Cup title since 2002. Belgium, currently ranked No. 2 , is facing stiff competition from No. 3-ranked Argentina, which is entering the tournament on a 35-match winning streak. Belgium, currently ranked No. 2 , is facing stiff competition from No. 3-ranked Argentina, which is entering the tournament on a 35-match winning streak. Rounding out the top five are France and England, with both teams facing uphill battles. . Rounding out the top five are France and England, with both teams facing uphill battles. . France has an injury list that includes Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante, while England is on a six-game losing streak. . France has an injury list that includes Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante, while England is on a six-game losing streak. . Top players to keep an eye on include: Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Kylian Mbappé of France. Top players to keep an eye on include: Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Kylian Mbappé of France. Top players to keep an eye on include: Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Kylian Mbappé of France. AP reports that the list of must-see games includes: Qatar vs. Ecuador on November 20 and Argentina vs. Mexico on November 26. . AP reports that the list of must-see games includes: Qatar vs. Ecuador on November 20 and Argentina vs. Mexico on November 26. . Also on the list of highly-anticipated matches are Spain vs. Germany on November 27 and Iran vs. the United States on November 29. Also on the list of highly-anticipated matches are Spain vs. Germany on November 27 and Iran vs. the United States on November 29. The December 2 match between Ghana and Uruguay gives Ghana a chance to avenge its 2010 World Cup quarterfinal loss. . The December 2 match between Ghana and Uruguay gives Ghana a chance to avenge its 2010 World Cup quarterfinal loss.