Top 10 Facts About FIFA World Cup 2022

There is nothing in football that can contrast with the World Cup. although the UEFA Championship League may generate games of the same standard. It can’t beat the value earned from the long-term traditions and the matter that one team represents an entire country. No other game festival can bypass the latest FIFA World Cup. it reached over three billion media viewers worldwide and one billion watched the finale.

Background:

Before the inauguration of the World Cup, football matches were organized as a part of the most prestigious Summer Olympics. Then in the 1920s, the game has undergone a changeover to professionalism that wasn’t compatible with the Olympic spirit. Hence, the government body, FIFA makes strategies to organize a World Cup. the resolution of organizing the first edition was officially on May 26, 1928.

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We gathered the top 10 facts about FIFA World Cup 2022. And here they go:

1. First-ever World Cup hosted in the northern autumn

Previously every World Cup has been held in the months of  May, June, or July, but the current year’s tournament will be held in November and December to escape Qatar’s intense summer heat.

2. First World Cup in an Arab Country

 

The tournament is the second World Cup held entirely in Asia, sequential from the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, and the first one in Arab countries.

3. Say goodbye to 32 teams

 Only  13 teams participated in the first  World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930. This added on to 16 teams in 1934, and stretched to 24 teams in 1982, before reaching its recent format in 1998. The coming up World Cup held across Mexico, Canada, and the United States will show 48 teams.

4. Most compact World Cup ever

All of the stadiums are within a range of 55-kilometer radius of central Doha. so, you and your teams are lucky enough to avoid air-travels between matches as in previous tournaments.

5. A carbon-neutral World Cup

Through a four-step mechanism including– awareness, measurement, reduction, and offsetting. Qatar plans to come up with a carbon-neutral tournament. This involves renewable energy solutions, water, and energy-efficient stadiums, utilizing recycled materials, and counteracts all greenhouse gas emissions.

6. First-ever fully-demountable World Cup stadium

The stadium is built from 974 shipping containers. Stadium 974 will be reassembled after the tournament and converted into a new waterfront development.

7. Most expensive World Cup Ever

The total payout by the host city is evaluated to be approximately US$220 billion. Up to US$10 billion of that was spent on stadiums, with the rest on infrastructures like the expansion of Hamad International Airport.

8. Smallest Host Country

 

Qatar has a population rate of 2.985 million and an area of 11,571 square meters. So, it’s been recorded as the smallest host country.

9. First time to have female referees at the men’s World Cup

FIFA Qatar 2022 will be the first time female referees will supervise men’s World Cup matches. Out of the total 36 referees, three – Yamashita Yoshimi, Stephanie Frappart, and Salima Mukansanga are female referees of FIFA 2022.

10. First-Ever Trophy Tour to Visit all Qualified Nations

For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca‑Cola saw the golden trophy look in on every team that has qualified for the tournament. This trophy has visited 51 countries and territories worldwide.

World Cup tournaments:

Uruguay was blessed to be the first host of the official World Cup, in 1930. And since then the tournament was organized after every four years (the second world war was an exception for an interruption in this planned duration). However, there were pre-FIFA World Cups in the late 1800s, when only national teams participated. Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy was another unofficial World Cup organized before 130 i.e., in 1909 and 1911. 

Sr no.	World Cup	Dated	Held in	Nations participated
1	1930	3 July-30July	Uruguay	13
2	1934	27 May-10 June	Italy	16
3	1938	4 June-19 June	France	16
4	1950	24 June-16 July	Brazil	15
5	1954	16 June-4 July	Switzerland	16
6	1958	8 June-29 June	Sweden	16
7	1962	30 May-17 June	Chile	16
8	1966	11 July-30 July	England	16
9	1970	31 May-21 June	Mexico	16
10	1974	13 June-7 July	West Germany	16
11	1978	1st June-25 June	Argentina	16
12	1982	13 June-11 July	Spain	24
13	1986	31 st May-29 June	Mexico	24
14	1990	8 June-8 July	Italy	24
15	1994	17 June-17 July	United States	24
16	1998	10 June-12 July	France	32
17	2002	31 May-30 June	Korea/ Japan	32
18	2006	9 June-9 July	Germany	32
19	2010	11 June-11 July	South Africa	32
20	2014	12 June-13 July	Brazil	32
21	2018	14 June-15 July	Russia	32

 

 

 

 

Teams with the most Titles and Finals:

Here are the statistics of all national teams who compete in the final or won during the period of 1930-2018.

Team	Titles	Finals	Participation
Brazil	5	7	21
Germany	4	8	19
Italy	4	6	18
Argentina	2	5	17
France	2	3	15
Uruguay	2	2	13
England	1	1	15
Spain	1	1	15
Netherlands	0	3	10
Hungary	0	2	9
Czechoslovakia	0	2	8
Sweden	0	1	12
Croatia	0	1	5

 

 

 

 

World Cup Finals:

All  World Cup tournaments winners of 1930-2018 are mentioned below:

Year	Home Team	Away team	Results
1930	Uruguay	Argentina	4-2
1934	Italy	Czechoslovakia	2-1 (a.e.t)
1938	Hungary	Italy	2-4
1951	Uruguay	Brazil	2-1
1954	West Germany	Hungary	3-2
1958	Brazil	Sweden	5-2
1962	Brazil	Czechoslovakia	3-1
1966	England	West Germany	4-2 (a.e.t)
1970	Brazil	Italy	4-1
1974	Netherlands	West Germany	1-2
1978	Netherlands	Argentina	1-3 (a.e.t)
1982	Italy	West Germany	3-1
1986	Argentina	Argentina	3-2
1990	West Germany	Italy	1-0
1994	Brazil	Italy	3-2 (pen)
1998	Brazil	France	0-3
2002	Germany	Brazil	0=2
2006	Italy	France	6-4 (pen.)
2010	Netherlands	Spain	0-1(a.e.t)
2014	Germany	Argentina	1-0 (a.e.t)
2018	France	Croatia	4-2

 

 

 

 

A.e.t: After extra time

Pen: Penalties  (results consider the penalty shoot-outs)

The Home Advantage:

One distinctive aspect of World Cup history is the home advantage. The home team has been outplayed in the tournament. At six moments the home team won the competition. For instance, Sweden 1958 reached the final in 1958, and South Korea reach the semi-finals in 2006.

Top Goalscorers:

The prominent players to score the maximum number of goals in a single World Cup are as follows:

Player	Team	Goals	Year
Just Fontaine	France	13	1958
Sandor Kocsis	Hungary	11	1954
Gerd Muller	West Germany	10	1970
Eusebio	Portugal	9	1966
Guillermo Stabile	Argentina	8	1930
Ademir	Brazil	8	1950
Ronaldo	Brazil	8	2002
Leonidas	Brazil	7	1938
Jairzinho	Brazil	7	1958
Grzegorz Lato	Poland	7	1974

 

 

 

 

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A list of Six-Goal Scorers

There are a number of players that have scored six goals in one World Cup and these are

• Erich Probst (1954)
• Josef Hugi (1954)
• Max Morlock (1954)
• Pele (1958)
• Helmut Rahn (1958)
• Helmut Haller (1966)
• Mario Kempes (1978)
• Paolo Rossi (1982)
• Gary Linker (1986)
• Salvatore Schillaci (1990)
• Hristo Stoichkoy (1994)
• Oleg Salenko (1994)
• Davor Suker (1998)
• James Rodriguez (2014)
• Harry Kane (2018)

A list of Five Famous Players

The five famous players for scoring maximum goals are:

• Ronaldo

18 goals in 4 tournaments

• Miroslav Klose 

16 goals in 4 tournaments

• Gerd Muller

14 goals in 2 tournaments

• Just Fontaine

13 goals in 1 tournament

• Pele

12 goals in 4 tournaments

World Cup Awards:

A wide variety of awards have been awarded to World Cup players for their achievements. The most famous among them is The Golden Ball. It is awarded to the best player in the FIFA World Cup.  The media representatives voted for the candidate and he was finally elected by FIFA. Other awards related to FIFA World Cup are:

• Silver Ball
• Bronze Ball
• Golden Boot (top goal scorer)
• Golden Glove (best goalkeeper)

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Key players and teams in FIFA World Cup:

FIFA World Cup,2022 is one of the most enthusiastic ones in memory. This is the first world cup being planned in the Middle East with

• 32 teams
• 64 matches
• 29 days

The match starts on 20th November and the final is on the 18th of December. Here is the information regarding the top five teams and players.

Teams: 

• Brazil:

It’s the no.1 in the FIFA ranking.  Neymar, Vinicius Junior, and the rest of the top-ranked Selecao Canarinho are crested at the right time.

• Belgium:

The Golden Generation is moderately breaking up but there is hope in Kevin De Bruyne heading the Belgium charge.

• Argentina:

No lead in the World Cup since the golden days of the great Diego Maradona. This will be the first tournament since his death. Argentina is getting better with Messi at its core.

• France: 

It comes at no.4 on the FIFA ranking despite a growing injury list. 

• England:

They have a powerful track record in the latest major tournaments. England was among the semi-finalists at the World Cup 2018.

Players:

Lionel Messi, Argentina:

Messi is being awarded seven times as the world player of the year. This 35-year-old player will have the last push for the World Cup winner’s medal.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

Awarded the European Championship but was never blessed to play World Cup .you can make the most of him in this World Cup as he is 37 now.

Kylian Mbappe, France

The 19 years old by was the shining star of the last World Cup. the speedy striker shows us a glimpse of Pele.

Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium

He is the world’s best midfielder. His worth-seeing driving runs are among the best views in soccer. We are hoping for his healthy arrival.

Last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo:

Heartwrenching news for all football lovers is that this FIFA World Cup 2022 is probably the last International tournament played by football stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 

FIFA Worldcup TV Channels & Broadcasters Lists Worldwide

United Kingdom: 

• BBC
• ITV

Both networks also generate live streams via their online platforms.

Ireland:

• RTE Player 

Australia: 

• SBS

On-demand streaming platform air live streaming of all world cup matches

France: 

• TF1.fr.streams

Switzerland: 

• SRG SSR (Play-Suisse) 

Belgium: 

• RTBF Auvio

Italy: 

• Rai TV (RaiPlay.it)

European Countries: 

• European Broadcasting Union deal with the FIFA 

United States:

• FoxSports 

South Africa & Other African Countries: 

SuperSports (“ShowMax”)

Middle-East:

• belN Sports (JioCinema)

Russia: 

• MatchTV

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Preparing for what promises to be spectacular performances, Qatar is building some of the best stadiums in the world that are set to get the fans eager. The weather conditions of the country have become a key factor. But the good news is that the stadiums are set to be fully air-conditioned. It is a worthy step toward making this upcoming world cup a success.

So, if you’re a FIFA fan already scheduling your trip to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, the above-mentioned facts about FIFA World Cup 2022 would surely excite you.  

Some Important Frequently Asked Questions:

 Why is this the First Winter FIFA World Cup?

Qatar being a subtropical desert has a very hot summer with a temperature of 90-110 degrees. These climatic conditions are highly unsuitable for playing soccer. Qatar was convinced to organize the tournament in November and December, a part of their winning tender for hosting the FIFA World Cup. the average temperature of Qatar in this season is within the range of degrees.

How does this upcoming FIFA World Cup compare to the previous one?

FIFA World Cup 2022 is going to be in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. It is the first World Cup to be organized in the Arab world and Muslim world, and the second time to be in Asia following the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan.

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Was the last FIFA Women’s World Cup successful?

The last FIFA World cup has been an incredible year for the women’s games. This unforgettable event proved to be the tip of the iceberg. The recent World Cup on the land of France was conquered by the United States, who beat the Netherlands.

Who will be playing in the Upcoming FIFA World Cup?

14 teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup,2022 in Qatar. These include

1. Netherlands
2. Senegal
3. England
4. USA
5. France
6. Australia
7. Argentina
8. Poland
9. Morocco
10. Croatia
11. Japan
12. Spain
13. Brazil
14. Portugal

What were some of the Interesting Facts and Predictions about Qatar hosting the event?

Here is a list of a few interesting World Cup facts to get you into the soccer essence for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar:

• The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will mark the first time the tournament will be held in the Arab county.
• A total of 3.5 billion people tuned in to watch the 2018 World Cup. And it’s almost half of the world’s population.
• The World Cup has been held 21 times. Brazil holds the maximum number of awards with five. Italy and Germany are close behind with four each.
• All the venues of the 2022 FIFA World Cup are in an easily accessible radius of 55 km. so, it’s the most compact World Cup since 1930.
• It is the first winter World Cup i.e in the months of November -December to avoid the intense summer of Qatar.

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How did Qatari citizens react when their country was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Qatar will make a fantastic host for the 2022 World Cup. Though it may be small, it boasts some marvelous contrasts and majestic sights. You’ll find lovely beaches, incredible architecture in the urban centers, and enchanting landscapes including limestone rock formations, stunning sand dunes, and gorgeous mangroves. All the world cup sites will be compacted within a small area, none more than 55 kilometers (35 miles) from Doha. This will make it convenient for fans to travel to multiple matches in different stadiums while stationing themselves in a single location (rather than traveling around from city to city, searching for multiple hotels).

How did Qatari citizens react when their country was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Excitement and anticipation are running high among Qatar’s citizens. It has been the first time that Arab Country is being honored to host this memorable event. This tournament has transformed Doha and its surroundings and brought up its own set of challenges and opportunities.

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 What is special about Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium?

The stadium’s most appealing feature is a glowing facade, comprised of patterns that characterize different features of the country: the value of family, the grace of the desert, local and international trade, and the native flora and fauna. 

Why were the two most remote stadiums selected to host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?

The FIFA 2022 will be the most fungible world cup ever owing to the country’s central location and the fact that Qatar is a compact nation Qatar is almost 1478 times smaller than the size of Russia which hosted the last world cup in 2018. Similarly, the world substitutability of the world cup is also evident from Qatar’s two most remote stadiums, Al Byat and Al Wakrah are only 90 miles apart. Although they are the most remotely located stadiums in Qatar and still very commutable regarding the size of the country, the Al Bayt Stadium will be the venue for the FIFA World Cup. these remote stadiums will host some exciting games during the world cup.

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