TSN panel looks ahead to World Cup with the Countdown to Qatar Predictions Show
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The TSN panel takes a look ahead at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Countdown to Qatar prediction show, where winners out of each group will be debated along with the eventual tournament champions.
Watch the Countdown to Qatar prediction show LIVE on TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN App at 7:30pm EST / 4:30pm PST on Wednesday.
Anticipation mounts as Canada prepares for their first tournament play since 1986, but injuries have tempered expectations a little bit for the Reds; though injuries have shaken up the landscape for a lot of squads: most notably in Belgium and Senegal.
This comes alongside ongoing video production around the entire tournament, including a piece on Harry Kane and the English squad.
Canada's final result in the tournament will be a major talking point of the show, but also to come: can favourites Brazil finally overcome European competition? And which African nation will be making a surprise push beyond the group stage?
11 Days from FIFA World Cup kickoff
The opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TSN will take place next Sunday as the biggest and brightest soccer stars will ascend on Qatar to represent their countries and battle for ultimate glory.
This year's FIFA World Cup will see a pair of tournament firsts: an autumnal World Cup and the first World Cup played in the Middle East.
The 22nd quadrennial tournament opens with the host nation of Qatar taking on Ecuador in Group A play at Al-Bayt Stadium.
Ecuador finished fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying, with a record of 7-5-6, with Cruz Azul forward Michael Estrada of Liga MX leading the way.
Qatar, who automatically qualified as the hosting nation, went 7-1-0 and led Group E in the second round of AFC qualifying.
Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Team Canada will get their first taste of FIFA World Cup action in 36 years when they take on Belgium on Nov. 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT on TSN.
Canada will face Croatia their second game of the tournament on Nov. 27 at 11am ET/8am PT. on TSN.
In their final matchup of the group round, Canada will take on Morocco on Dec. 1 at 10am ET/7am PT on TSN.
TSN is your home for every game of the tournament and you can see the full broadcast schedule here.