The 2022 World Cup kicks off Sunday in Qatar, the first ever played this late in the year and a tournament packed with intriguing storylines. Will Argentine star Lionel Messi finally win his first World Cup trophy? Can defending champion France repeat? Is the young, inexperienced U.S. squad good enough to make a run? Can Spain and Germany redeem themselves after recent disappointments? And will Brazil win a sixth World Cup championship? Here is a look at the eight groups and who is favored to advance to the knockout rounds … GROUP A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, NetherlandsNetherlands is the likel…