2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the 22nd FIFA World Cup, an international men’s football tournament held in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the 22nd edition, held in Qatar from November to December 2022. Argentina won the tournament after a penalty shootout against France.
What it is
Qatar was awarded hosting rights in 2010, and the tournament took place across eight stadiums in five host cities. It was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula, and the first to be scheduled in late November and December due to the region's climate.
Why it matters
The 2022 edition was the most geographically compact World Cup since 1930, with all stadiums within a short distance. It set a 32-team-era record with 172 goals scored, and FIFA reported around five billion people engaged with event content. For Canadian readers, Canada qualified for the first time since 1986, marking its debut in the modern 32-team format.
Key details
The competition featured 32 teams and 64 matches. The final between Argentina and France ended 3–3 after extra time, with Argentina winning 4–2 on penalties to claim its third World Cup title. Cumulative attendance exceeded 3.4 million spectators.
In short
- First World Cup held in the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula.
- Argentina defeated France on penalties in the final to win its third title.
- Tournament set a 32-team-era record with 172 goals scored.
- Canada returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
Canada qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, returning to the tournament for the first time since 1986. For Canadian readers, the event was also notable for being the first men’s World Cup in which Canada fielded a team in the modern 32-team era.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_CupSupports: Tournament dates, host country, edition number, champion, final result, and goal record.
- FIFA Publications — https://publications.fifa.com/en/annual-report-2022/tournaments-and-events/fifa-world-cup-quatar-2022/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-in-numbers/Supports: Attendance, cumulative spectator total, and engagement figures.
- FIFA — https://inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/world-cup-2022-in-numbers/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-at-a-glanceSupports: First World Cup in the Middle East, dates, 32 teams, 64 matches, eight stadiums, and compact hosting footprint.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/sports/2022-FIFA-World-CupSupports: Host country, dates, team count, and Argentina’s victory over France.
- Statista — https://www.statista.com/topics/9211/2022-fifa-world-cup/Supports: Eight stadiums, opening and final venue details, and background on the Qatar host nation.