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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is missing some big teams (Italy, Egypt, Nigeria, Colombia) and some big players (Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Victor Osimhen) but that's what makes this tournament the best in sports. Brazil are looking to win their first World Cup since 2002, while England, Argentina and Germany are hoping to dethrone defending champions France. Can Belgium or Spain make a splash? Will Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo shine? And where will the United States and Mexico end up? ESPN is previewing each of the World Cup's 32 teams ahead of the tournament. Here's what you need to know about the sides set to do battle, split into the groups they will be in. GROUP A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands Qatar: "Qatar open…