2022 FIFA World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the international men’s football tournament held in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. Argentina won the final against France on penalties.

2022 FIFA World Cup final: The final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in which Argentina defeated France on penalties after a 3–3 draw. Its dramatic finish crowned Argentina and became the tournament’s defining match.
FIFA World Cup: The international men’s football championship organized by FIFA, held every four years. The 2022 edition was one tournament in this recurring global competition.
2022 FIFA World Cup format: The competition structure of the 2022 World Cup: eight groups of four followed by a 16-team knockout stage. This structure determined how teams advanced from the group stage to the final.
Migrant workers in Qatar: Foreign nationals who make up a large share of Qatar’s workforce, including workers in construction and services. Their conditions drew scrutiny during preparations for the tournament’s stadiums and infrastructure.
Argentina national football team: Argentina’s national association football team, representing the country in international competitions. The team won the tournament, earning Lionel Messi his first World Cup title.
Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup bid: Qatar’s successful proposal to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, selected by FIFA in 2010. The bid secured hosting rights and began preparations for the tournament.
Association football: A team sport in which two sides try to score by getting a ball into the opposing goal, chiefly using their feet. The tournament’s matches followed association football’s laws and scoring system.
Kafala system: A sponsorship system used in several Gulf states that ties migrant workers’ residency to an employer. Its restrictions were central to criticism of migrant labor conditions in Qatar.
France national football team: France’s national association football team, representing the country in international competitions. The defending champions reached the final and Kylian Mbappé scored a final-match hat-trick.
FIFA: The international governing body for association football and organizer of the men’s and women’s World Cups. FIFA selected Qatar as host and administered the competition.

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