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2022 FIFA World Cup: Quick Facts

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Date November 20, 2022 - December 18, 2022 (Anniversary in 7 days)
Location Qatar

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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.
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 Argentina number 10 jersey, looks upward with his hands raised in prayer as he celebrates scoring his team second goal during a FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri.
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Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid smiles and holds the UEFA Champions League Trophy on the field after the 2023/24 final at Wembley Stadium.
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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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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.
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Frances Ousmane Dembele (11) runs after the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match against Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on November 22, 2022.
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Aitana Bonmati and Rodri, both in formal attire, hold their Ballon d'Or trophies on stage, with Rodri kissing his award and Bonmati smiling at the camera.
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