The FIFA World Cup™ 2022 was the 22nd edition of the tournament and the first ever held in the Arab world. Qatar hosted all 64 matches across 8 purpose-built or heavily renovated stadiums within a 75km radius of Doha — making it the most geographically compact World Cup in history. In a historic first, the tournament was moved to November–December to avoid Qatar's extreme summer heat.
Argentina won the trophy for the third time in their history, defeating France in one of the most dramatic finals ever played — 3–3 after extra time, before winning on penalties. Lionel Messi finally claimed the one trophy missing from his legendary career, scoring twice in the final including one penalty in the shootout. Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick for France but finished on the losing side. It was an unforgettable conclusion to an extraordinary tournament.
Group A
Qatar
Ecuador
Senegal
Netherlands
Group B
England
Iran
USA
Wales
Group C
Argentina
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Poland
Group D
France
Australia
Denmark
Tunisia
Group E
Spain
Costa Rica
Germany
Japan
Group F
Belgium
Canada
Morocco
Croatia
Group G
Brazil
Serbia
Switzerland
Cameroon
Group H
Portugal
Ghana
Uruguay
South Korea
Tournament Information
| Category | Information | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | November 20 – December 18, 2022 · 64 matches total | FIFA World Cup™ Official |
| Host | Qatar · 8 stadiums · all within 75km of Doha | FIFA World Cup™ Official |
| Group Stage | November 20 – December 2, 2022 · 48 group stage matches across 8 groups of 4 | |
| Winner | 🇦🇷 Argentina — third World Cup title. Defeated France 3–3 AET, won on penalties in the Final in Lusail. | |
| Top Scorer | Kylian Mbappé (France) — 8 goals, including a hat-trick in the Final | |
| Best Player | Lionel Messi (Argentina) — Golden Ball award | |
| Official Ball | Adidas™ Al Rihla — Arabic for "the journey". First World Cup ball to travel faster than any previous official match ball. |
The FIFA World Cup™ 2022 — Included in Your Membership
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