Qatar 2022 Preview - Group F

Continuing my series of previews, it's time to discuss the prospects for Group F:

Prospects: With 2018 finalist Croatia and 2018 semi-finalist Belgium in the group, Group E is another very competitive group to watch. Both sides have a wealth of international and high level club experience at their disposal, so the only knock on them is the aging quality of their core. For both the Croatians and especially the Belgians, this is the last opportunity for a golden generation of gifted players to actually win something. As in many of these groups, the other two teams in the group, Canada and Morocco feel as if they're merely making up the numbers. It'll be fun to see the Canadians back on this stage for the first time since 1986 and the Moroccans should be lively. 

One to Watch: PSG fullback Achraf is the "wonder boy" of Moroccan football.

Most Likely to see Red: Canada's Porto-based defensive midfielder Stephen Eustaquio is the kind of destroyer who picks up lots of yellows. 

Most Likely to Attempt a "Panenka:" His name is Luka (Modric), he lives on the second floor....

Worst Haircut in the Group: I"m not a big fan of Toby Alderweireld's quiff. 

Key Match: December 1 - Belgium v. Croatia (10am EST) 

Blue Devil's Crystal Ball Says: As that wise sage Alan Hansen once put it, you don't win anything with kids. Belgium and Croatia to march forward from this group into the knock-out rounds.