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Among the players set to play in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, 16 have participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. Focus on these protagonists.
For some players called to play in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, stepping onto the pitch at Stadium 974 and Lusail Stadium will certainly feel like déjà vu. Two years after taking part in the exceptional 2022 FIFA World Cup™, some of the best players on the planet will once again take over the emblematic venues of Qatar.
There are a total of 16 footballers appearing on the lists of players summoned for the international tournament who were already in the game during the 2022 World Cup. For Thiago Almada, resident of Botafogo, this tournament will, for example, certainly revive the memories of the spectacular conquest of Argentina. For Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni, players of Real Madrid, the return to Lusail Stadium will necessarily echo this final lost on December 18, 2022 and this third title touched by the fingertips.
Before the start of the Intercontinental Cup, FIFA takes its look at the players who will return to Qatar for the first time since the World Cup.
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Ángel Mena, Ecuador The experienced midfielder was 34 when he participated in the 2022 World Cup with Ecuador. His team, however, did not advance past the group stage and he did not appear once in three matches.
Botafogo
Thiago Almada, Argentina Surprise of Lionel Scaloni’s group, Thiago Almada became world champion at the age of 21 and is now delighting Botafogo. During Qatar 2022, he only played six minutes in Albiceleste’s 1-0 victory over Poland in the group stage.
Alex Telles, Brazil Alex Telles and Brazil stopped in the quarter-finals in Qatar, beaten by Croatia (1-1 ap, 4 tab to 2). The current Botafogo player played two group matches during this World Cup: he spent four minutes on the field during the 1-0 success against Serbia and started (54 minutes of play) during the 1-0 defeat against in Cameroon.
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Achraf Dari, Morocco Morocco delivered a historic World Cup to Qatar. If Achraf Dari did not play any of the first four matches for his selection, he came into play during the second act, in the quarter-final against Portugal (1-0). During the 2-0 loss in the semi-final against France, the player who was then playing at Stade Brestois started. He was still in the starting XI in the third place match and despite his goal, his team ultimately lost 2-1 to Croatia.
Yahya Attiat Allah, Morocco Yahya Attiat Allah took part in six of Morocco’s seven matches at Qatar 2022, first coming on twice during the group stage, in the 0-0 draw against Croatia and in the 2-0 victory against Belgium. Coming off the bench again in the round of 16 against Spain (0-0 after, 3 tab to 0), the defender started in the quarter against Portugal before coming on at the break against France in the semi-final. In the third place match lost to Croatia, he was again in the starting lineup.
Ali Maaloul, Tunisia Tunisia’s adventure at Qatar 2022 was brief as the Carthage Eagles failed to advance through the first round. However, the World Cup ended on a positive note as they beat France (1-0) in their final group match in which Ali Maaloul participated in full.
real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois, Belgium Thibaut Courtois played in all three of Belgium’s matches at Qatar 2022. Despite the early elimination of the semi-finalists of the 2018 edition, the Real Madrid goalkeeper managed two clean sheets against Canada (1-0) and against Croatia (0-0). He notably stopped a penalty from Canadian Alphonso Davies while the score was still goalless.
Jude Bellingham, England Jude Bellingham started in the Three Lions’ five matches in Qatar and even scored in the success against RI Iran (6-2) before signing an assist against Senegal (3-0) in the round of 16. However, he could not prevent the elimination of his team in the quarter-final against France (2-1).
Eduardo Camavinga, France Holder during the loss without consequences against Tunisia (1-0) during France’s third group match, Eduardo Camavinga then played 19 minutes in overtime during the final against Argentina (3-3 ap, 4 tab to 2).
Vinicius Junior, Brazil Vinicius was in all of Brazil’s matches until the quarter-finals and he even scored the Seleção’s first goal in the clear success (4-1) against the Republic of Korea in the round of 16.
Federico Valverde, Uruguay Uruguay failed to advance past the group stage in Qatar, but that didn’t stop tireless midfielder Federico Valverde from shining in midfield. Even if this proved insufficient, thanks in particular to the defeat of the Madrilenian, Celeste managed two clean sheets (0-0 against the Republic of Korea, 2-0 against Ghana).
Kylian Mbappé, France Kylian Mbappé was simply impressive during Qatar 2022. The French talisman was rewarded with the Golden Shoe, awarded to the competition’s top scorer, for his eight goals during the tournament, including this unforgettable hat-trick in the final loss against Argentina (3-3 ap, 4 tab to 2), a performance which had only been achieved once, 56 years earlier, by the Englishman Geoffrey Hurst.
Luka Modrić, Croatia Despite the label of reigning vice-world champion, the Real Madrid playing master did not give up in Qatar, quite the contrary. The midfielder played all the matches, once again played at his best level and above all led his team to the third step of the podium. Among his main feats of arms, we find his converted shot on goal during the fateful quarter session against Brazil (1-1 ap, 4 tab to 2).
Rodrygo, Brazil Rodrygo played in all five of Brazil’s matches in Qatar and even started the last duel of the group stage against Cameroon (1-0 loss) as a starter. The end of the tournament, however, had a bitter taste for the Madrilenian since he did not convert his attempt during the penalty shootout in the quarter-final against Croatia.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, France A true rock of the French midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni started in each of France’s seven matches in Qatar. It was he who opened the scoring in the 2-1 success over England in the quarter-final, with a splendid strike. On the other hand, his shot off target during the penalty shootout in the final against Argentina precipitated the Blues’ setback.
Antonio Rüdiger, Germany The robust defender played every minute of the German campaign during the 2022 World Cup. Unfortunately for him, the adventure came to an end as his selection did not progress through the group stage.
