The Three Lions landed in Qatar on Tuesday ahead of the first Group B fixture against Iran on Monday, November 21.
The tournament is the first-ever to be held in the Middle East, with the build up dominated by the controversy surrounding the host nation.
Qatar has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, treatment of migrant workers and other human rights issues and violations.
This global event is also taking place in the winter for the first time, forcing a six-week break in the regular European season due to the usual sweltering summer temperatures in the Arabic region.
Despite the controversy, the tournament will begin in two days time, when the hosts face Ecuador in the opening game at the Al Bayt Stadium.
England, who also have Wales and USA in their group, will go into this World Cup looking to build on the strong performances from their two previous major tournaments.
At Russia 2018, they reached their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years, before going one better at EURO 2020, agonisingly losing on penalties to Italy in the final at Wembley.
However since then, Southgate’s side has come under fire from England supporters for their poor form and uninspiring football, going into the tournament without a win in their last six games and having scoring just four goals (three of which were in one game).
Many are unsure as to how the Three Lions will fair in this tournament and ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event, the BetVictor supercomputer has calculated the tournament probabilities for each of the 32 teams competing.
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The Three Lions are predicted to finish top of their group with a 45% probability and a 73% probability of reaching the round of 16.
Southgate’s side has been given an 8% chance of winning the World Cup – the fourth highest probability after Brazil (14%), Belgium (13%), and Argentina (10%)
Here is how the supercomputer predicts the 2022 FIFA World Cup will map out…
5. Quarter finalists - France
The retaining champions will break the 12-year curse of the winners being knocked out at the group stage of the following tournament, but will lose on penalties to England in the quarter final. Photo: Christopher Lee
6. Quarter final - Portugal
It is unlikely to computer will have taken into account Cristiano Ronaldo recent explosive interview, but this talented group of players will make it as far as the final eight before losing to Belgium. Photo: Octavio Passos
7. Quarter finalists - Spain
The 2010 world champions are slowly bur surely rebuilding from the great tikka-taka team that won three major titles ten years ago, but the supercomputer believes Brazil will be too strong for them in the last eight. Photo: Jordan Pix
8. Quarter final - Netherlands
Louis van Gaal's side are predicted by many to do well in Qatar, but the supercomputer feels Argentina will knock them out in the quarter finals. Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI