The FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport’s global governing body.
What events does FIFA host?
National teams
- FIFA World Cup.
- Men’s Olympic Football Tournament (U-23)
- FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- FIFA U-17 World Cup.
- FIFA Futsal World Cup.
- Men’s Youth Olympic Futsal Tournament (U-20)
- FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
- FIFA Arab Cup (senior teams of the UAFA (Arab world))
Who won 3 World Cups?
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the man who would come to be known as Pelé, burst onto the world soccer scene at age 16, excelling both for club team Santos and the Brazilian national side. By the end of his career, Pelé had won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil, the most wins of the World Cup by any player.
Where are the next 3 World Cups being held?
Every FIFA World Cup host country through 2026 (chronological):
- 2026: Canada, United States (2nd time), Mexico (3rd time)
- 2022: Qatar.
- 2018: Russia.
- 2014: Brazil.
- 2010: South Africa.
- 2006: Germany (2nd time)
- 2002: Japan/South Korea.
- 1998: France (2nd time)
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Who qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The 2022 World Cup will begin with 32 teams in eight groups of four:
- Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands.
- Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales.
- Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland.
- Group D:
- Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan.
- Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia.
How much is a World Cup ticket?
While category 1 tickets for the final match cost 1,100 U.S. dollars in 2018, they now cost roughly 1,607 U.S. dollars in 2022, an increase of 46 percent.
Which cities will host the 2026 World Cup?
2026 FIFA World Cup/Location
Who is hosting the next World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Where will the 2034 World Cup be held?
Five ASEAN countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – officially proposed hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Where will the 2030 World Cup be held?
Saudia Arabia, Egypt, and Greece are reportedly submitting a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Will India ever host FIFA World Cup?
FIFA lifts suspension on AIFF, India to host U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022. FIFA, the world’s football governing body, on Friday lifted its suspension on the All India Football Federation. The move means India will remain the hosts for the U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in October.
Who is bidding for 2030 World Cup?
Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Paraguay are submitting a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930.
Where is the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
2022 World Cup/Location
Will Argentina win the World Cup 2022?
After toppling Spain in the semi-finals, Lionel Messi’s Argentina will beat old rivals England in the December 18 final in Qatar to lift their first World Cup in 36 years, Liberum Capital Ltd strategist Joachim Klement said in a note on Tuesday.
What has Qatar built for the World Cup?
Qatar is building seven stadiums for the World Cup finals, a new airport, a new metro system, a series of new roads and about 100 new hotels. An entire new city is being built around the stadium which will host the final match.
What are the 2022 World Cup dates?
Sun, 20 Nov, 2022 – Sun, 18 Dec, 2022
2022 World Cup / Dates
