Serbia Football Team Preview

Serbia return to the World Cup and will look to qualify from the group stages for the first time since 1998. Can their talented squad make an impact on a very tough Group G?

Facing Brazil, Switzerland and Cameroon, Serbia will need to play their best football to qualify, but with their talented side, they look to be in with a good chance.

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What is Serbia’s World Ranking?

Serbia are ranked 21st in the FIFA World rankings.

What group are Serbia in?

Serbia are in Group G for the World Cup and will kick off in Qatar alongside Cameroon, Brazil and Switzerland.

See all the World Cup Groups for this year’s biggest football event.

What are Serbia’s previous World Cup results?

Previously known as Yugoslavia, Serbia were one of the original FIFA-affiliated nations and, for the first 30 years of the competition’s existence, were one of the most feared teams in the world. Finishing in fourth place in the inaugural 1930 World Cup, Yugoslavia went on to play in two more quarter-finals and a semi-final before 1966.

What was Serbia’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?

Serbia qualifying record

Who is the head coach of the Serbia National Team?

Dragan Stojkovic has been in charge of the Serbia national team since 2021 and is looking to imprint his experience managing in Asia, most recently with Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League, on this talented squad.

Who is the captain of the Serbia National Team?

Attacking midfielder Dusan Tadic has represented the senior Serbian team 91 times since 2008 and is one of the most experienced players in the squad.

The centre of Serbia’s attack Tadic is one of the most feared Serbian players, playing at the highest level of European football since he signed for Southampton in 2014.

Who are the star players for Serbia?

Serbia don’t travel to Qatar with a lack of talent. They possess strong players in all positions and combine a strong attack and midfield with a well-organised defence.

Aleksandar Mitrovic has been the stand-out Serbian in the Premier League this year and will likely be joined up top by Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus and Luka Jovic, who plays for Serie A side Fiorentina. The lethal front three will be supplied by Dusan Tadic and Sergej Milinkovic Savic, creating a force to be reckoned with in Group G.

What are Serbia’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?

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Serbia World Cup Squad 2022

There are 25 players in total in Serbia’s World Cup squad. Here is the full 2022 World Cup squad listing below.