Europe best XI vs Rest of the World best XI: Who wins ultimate World Cup clash?

MOST of the world's best players will be at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

From Europe, the nations to have qualified are Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal and Poland.

There's one more spot in Qatar yet to be decided with Wales due to face either Scotland or Ukraine in a World Cup play-off final.

And from the rest of the world, Qatar, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, the USA, Uruguay, Senegal, Iran, Japan, Morocco, South Korea and Tunisia will be there.

As will Canada, Cameroon, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Costa Rica/New Zealand and UAE/Australia/Peru.

How do Europe's best compare against the rest of the world?

EUROPE

In goal for Europe would be Belgium and Real Madrid shot stopper Thibaut Courtois.

The keeper would almost certainly be protected by England's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ruben Dias, Virgil van Dijk and Theo Hernandez.

In midfield, Declan Rice would be the defensive minded option.

And playing in a slightly advanced role would be Real Madrid and Croatia legend Luka Modric.

World Cup winner N'Golo Kante would complete the three man European midfield.

In attack, Cristiano Ronaldo is certain for a spot having booked his place in Qatar with Portugal on Tuesday.

Ballon d'Or runner-up Robert Lewandowski also qualified on Tuesday with Poland.

And to finish off the team we've selected Paris Saint-Germain and France ace Kylian Mbappe.

REST OF THE WORLD

So can the Rest of the World team challenge that formidable looking XI?

In goal, five-time league winner Ederson would start in goal.

He'd have Brazil team-mates Thiago Silva and Marquinhos in front of him.

Pacey wing-backs Alphonso Davies and Achraf Hakimi have their place in the team.

Brazil trio Casemiro, Fabinho and Lyon's Lucas Paqueta could hold down the midfield.

And in attack PSG star Neymar would be joined by club team-mate Lionel Messi.

Real's Vinicius Jr also finds himself with a spot after the club season he is having.

WHO WOULD WIN?

A game between the two teams would be a fascinating watch, especially with two of the greatest players of all time on the pitch in Messi and Ronaldo.

But Europe may be able to take the game away from the Rest of the World.

Europe, in particular, has a good mix of experience and youth.

Dias, Alexander-Arnold, Rice and Mbappe will be top names on the international stage for arguably the next decade.