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2022 FIFA World Cup
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Lionel Messi, wearing a black bisht, lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy surrounded by jubilant Argentina teammates celebrating their victory at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Men's World Cup titles by country Lusail Stadium: 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar Spain's national soccer team celebrates on stage as a player lifts the World Cup trophy, surrounded by teammates in red uniforms and gold confetti, with fans taking photos below. Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, designed by Zaha Hadid, features a white, curving roof with a futuristic, shell-like design, set behind a green lawn. Sepp Blatter and Jerome Valcke shake hands and smile at the 65th FIFA Congress with large "2015" text in the background. Neymar of Brazil in a yellow jersey takes a shot on goal as Dejan Lovren of Croatia tries to block him during the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter final match. Lionel Messi French soccer player Kylian Mbappe, wearing jersey number 10, takes a shot on goal during the FIFA World Cup quarter final against England at Al Bayt Stadium.
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Lionel Messi, wearing a black bisht, lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy surrounded by jubilant Argentina teammates celebrating their victory at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Argentina celebrating its 2022 World Cup victory Team captain Lionel Messi (holding trophy) and other members of Argentina's national team after winning the 2022 Men's World Cup.

2022 FIFA World Cup

football championship
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2022 FIFA World Cup, international football (soccer) tournament that took place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022, and was contested by the men’s national teams of 32 countries. Argentina won its third World Cup victory in the tournament after defeating France in the final match. The 2022 World Cup was the first to take place in the Middle East after the FĂ©dĂ©ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) awarded Qatar the right to...

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