The days are counting down to the start of the World Cup in Qatar, with the host nation kicking it all off on Nov. 20, when they take on Ecuador.
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All 32 finalists are making their closing plans for the tournament, hoping that star players head into the World Cup in top form and don't get struck down by injury. Away from that, there are plenty of players desperately hoping to break into their country's 26-man squad, which has to be named by Nov.