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Eight stadiums will stage 64 matches as Qatar welcomes the 32 best international teams on the planet to the 22nd FIFA World Cup. After 29 days which country will raise the World Cup trophy?

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The youngest players at the World Cup made a lasting impression and, if they continue to shine,  have a great chance of playing in Paris. Find out which Qatar 2022 players are eligible for the Under-23 tournament at the next Games.

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Which FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stars could emulate Neymar and Messi by winning Olympic gold at Paris 2024?

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Lionel Messi's FIFA World Cup win celebration photos break Instagram record

Argentina were crowned champions of the world after a dramatic penalty shootout in Lusail Stadium brought an end to a World Cup acclaimed as one of the best ever. Olympics.com brings you five things we learned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

Five things we learned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Argentina defeated France in one of the greatest World Cup finals in history. Pele, Barack Obama, Sachin Tendulkar, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd and Andy Murray were among those celebrating after Lionel Messi achieved his greatest triumph. 

FIFA World Cup Final 2022: How the world reacted to Argentina and Lionel Messi’s historic win

Indian sports personalities, including Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and Mirabai Chanu, hailed Argentina’s memorable win in the final at Qatar.

Sachin Tendulkar to Sunil Chhetri, India toasts Lionel Messi after Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2022 win

The Indian actress escorted the official FIFA World Cup trophy inside the Lusail Stadium in Qatar with Iker Casillas before the Argentina vs France final.

Deepika Padukone at FIFA World Cup 2022: Bollywood star becomes first Indian to unveil trophy

The Turkish footballer scored in 11 seconds against South Korea in the third-place match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup to enter the record books.

Fastest goals in FIFA World Cup history: Hakan Sukur the quickest scorer - top 10 list

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Emi Martinez scooped the big prizes at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Glove - complete list of all award winners 

Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez produced more penalty shoot-out heroics in the final to secure Argentina their third world title in Qatar, getting the better of opposite number Hugo Lloris.

FIFA World Cup 2022 top players: Emiliano Martinez wins Golden Glove 

First introduced in 1982, the 'Golden Ball' is presented to the best player at a FIFA World Cup tournament. Discover the winners of the prestigious prize. 

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: Know all winners - the complete list

Messi finally claimed the World Cup on the fifth attempt in Qatar, and the Argentinian superstar broke a number of records on the way.

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FIFA World Cup 2022: What records did Lionel Messi break?

Messi collected the Golden Ball award as the best player of the tournament moments before lifting the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy in Qatar. Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric were among his challengers.

FIFA World Cup 2022 top players: Lionel Messi claims Golden Ball 

Know FIFA World Cup 2022 football results and scores from the matches in Qatar. Get group standings and scorecards from the knockout rounds, including final.

FIFA World Cup 2022: All results, scores and points table

Qatar 2022 eclipsed Brazil 2014 and France 1998 as the highest-scoring World Cup. Full list of goals scored in each World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022 total goals: Qatar's 172 highest-ever

France's Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot award at Qatar 2022 courtesy his hat-trick in the final. Lionel Messi finished second with seven goals.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappe pips Lionel Messi as top goal-scorer

Find out Argentina's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Albiceleste in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina results, scores and standings

Find out Team France's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022.Who scored for Les Bleus in the semi-finals in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: France results, scores and standings

Get all the FIFA World Cup 2022 statistics, records, milestones and numbers from Qatar featuring football players Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Alves and more.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Stats and records

Find out which World Cup and internationals records French forward Kylian Mbappe could break at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Kylian Mbappe at FIFA World Cup: Records, goals and stats

The global football icon adds the last major piece missing from his personal trophy collection as La Albiceleste triumph over the 2018 champions in Lusail, Qatar, after a dramatic final.

Lionel Messi scores twice, Argentina beat France in 2022 World Cup final in penalty drama

By playing his 26th World Cup match in the final in Qatar, Lionel Messi takes the record for appearances in men's football's showpiece from Lothar Matthaus.

Most FIFA World Cup appearances: Players who have played in most matches - full list

The 2018 runners-up Croatia did all the damage in the first half to claim a 2-1 victory over Morocco in the third-place play-off match at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia ends campaign in third place with win over Morocco

While Scaloni and Deschamps have travelled very different paths to the final of this year's World Cup in Qatar, they both have the chance to make history should their team win on Sunday 18 December. 

Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni vs France’s Didier Deschamps: The managers battling for glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final

The 41-year-old will referee the showpiece event on Sunday in his second World Cup. But who is he? Discover the man who will be in charge.

Who is 2022 World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak? Meet the Polish official set to take charge of Argentina vs France

Find out how to watch the play-off for third place between Morocco and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Croatia vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

The final of the 2022 football World Cup in Qatar takes place this Sunday 18 December in Qatar, as Argentina and France battle for the title of world champions. From Lionel Messi to Kylian Mbappe, discover the stars to watch in this year’s final between the albiceleste and les bleus. 

Argentina vs France 2022 FIFA World Cup final: Five players who could lead their country to glory in Qatar

All you need to know about the Messi vs Mbappe rivalry, from their careers in club football to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The two PSG teammates will meet in the final of the tournament on Sunday (18 December). 

Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe: Head-to-head history, records and stats

It’s a match that’s already being billed as Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe, but there’s far more to this World Cup final than just two players - no matter how great they are. Find out everything you need to know in the Olympics.com preview below. 

2022 FIFA World Cup final Argentina vs France: Preview, schedule and stars to watch

When Argentina play France in the World Cup final, they will meet the fourth time at a FIFA World Cup and for the first time in a final. Discover how to watch live.

How to watch Argentina v France 2022 FIFA World Cup final live, schedule and time

Stay up to date with all the FIFA World Cup 2022 injury news with fitness updates for every team remaining in the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2022 injury list: Angel di Maria, Dayot Upamecano, Romain Saiss and the rest

Find out Team Morocco's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Atlas Lions in Qatar in their shocking run?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco results, scores and standings

Discover all the FIFA World Cup 2022 statistics, records, milestones and numbers for defending champions France, featuring star football players Kylian Mbappe, Hugo Lloris, Olivier Giroud and more.

France at FIFA World Cup 2022: Stats and records

Theo Hernandez and substitute Randal Kolo Muani gave France a 2-0 victory over the African underdogs with Kylian Mbappe heavily involved in both goals.

France end Morocco's dream to reach second consecutive World Cup final

Who did Argentina beat at the World Cup? How many goals did they score? Find out more about the Albiceleste's tournament journey in Qatar including how they booked their place in the final.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina's route to the World Cup final

Find out Croatia’s results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Luka Modric-led Croatians in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia results, scores and standings

Messi scored from the spot to become his nation's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer with Julian Alvarez netting twice to send Argentina through to the final.

Lionel Messi one win from crowning glory after Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 in World Cup semi-final

The final four teams are readying themselves for the World Cup semi-finals, which take place on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December. Olympics.com looks at the key players from each of the teams fighting for a place in the World Cup final. 

Top players to watch in the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Luka Modric and Achraf Hakimi 

Just four teams remain at the World Cup in Qatar: Croatia, Argentina, Morocco and France. As the semi-finals approach, discover the statistics behind every team's campaign so far including attempts on goal, yellow cards, clean sheets and more. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: The leading stats of the four semi-finalists so far

Find out how to watch France as they meet Morocco in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

France v Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

France and Morocco meet for the first time in FIFA World Cup history in the semi-final on Wednesday (14 December). Discover the two teams' shared history.

France vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time

Find out how to watch Argentina as they meet Croatia in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

Argentina v Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

Harry Kane equaled a historic England record by becoming England's all-time joint-top scorer with Wayne Rooney. But the Tottenham Hotspur marksman missed the opportunity to make even more history in Qatar. 

Harry Kane at FIFA World Cup 2022: Where does England's record-breaking captain rank among all-time greats?

Find out the Team England's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Three lions in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: England results, scores and standings

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored eight goals in 22 matches at FIFA World Cups, including a hat-trick against Spain in the 2018 edition.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals at FIFA World Cups: Oldest to score a hat-trick, and only behind Eusebio’s Portuguese tally

Find out in real time the updated list of teams that have qualified for the semi-finals at the World Cup in Qatar based on their results in the quarter-finals. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which teams have qualified for the semi-finals? LIVE UPDATES

After Morocco's stunning victory over Spain and Portugal in the last knockout phase, what are some of the other big upsets in men's FIFA World Cup history? We take a look at seven of the most surprising results.

FIFA World Cup upsets: Biggest shock results in history

Argentina and Croatia meet for the third time in FIFA World Cup history on Tuesday (13 December). Discover the two teams' shared history.

Argentina vs Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time

Find out Team Portugal’s results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the A Seleção in Qatar? Did we see Cristiano Ronaldo's 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal results, scores and standings

All you need to know about the Messi vs Modric rivalry, from their careers in club football to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The two greats will see their countries face each other for just the third time in World Cup history on Tuesday (13 December). 

Lionel Messi vs Luka Modric: Head-to-head history, records and stats

It's likely the last dance of the GOATs on the World Cup stage. Can Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo win the crown jewel of international football?

Can Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo win the World Cup?

Find out the Team Netherlands' results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Oranje in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands results, scores and standings

The last eight teams of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have been decided with the first match taking place on Friday 9 December when Croatia take on five-time champions Brazil. From Kylian Mbappe to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, find out the key players who could take their nation one step closer to glory in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Key players from each team in the quarter-finals 

Get all of England's statistics, records, milestones and numbers at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. How are the 'Three Lions' trying to rewrite history? Find out the top facts about Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, coach Gareth Southgate and the rest. 

England at FIFA World Cup 2022: Stats and records 

We're down to the business end of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, with just eight teams remaining. As we look ahead to the quarter-finals, discover the statistics behind every teams winning run so far. Do you know who had the most passes or the most attempts on goal? 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Leading stats of all eight quarter-finalists so far 

Find out how to watch Brazil as they meet Croatia in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

Brazil vs Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

Find out how to watch Morocco as they meet Portugal in the quarter-finals at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

Morocco vs Portugal at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

Find out how to watch England as they meet Les Bleus in the quarter-finals at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

England vs France at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

England and France meet for the third time in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday (10 December). Discover the two teams' shared history.

England v France at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know head-to-head record, schedule and time

Find out in real time the updated list of teams that have qualified for the next round of the World Cup in Qatar based on their results in the last 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which teams have qualified for the quarter-finals? LIVE UPDATES

Find out Team Spain's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for Los Rojos in Qatar ahead of their shock exit against Morocco?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain results, scores and standings

Brazil and Croatia meet for the third time in FIFA World Cup history on Friday (9 December). Discover the two teams' shared history.

Brazil vs Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time

Find out Team South Korea’s results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Taegeuk Warriors in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: South Korea results, scores and standings

Find out Team Brazil's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Selecao in Qatar? How were Brazil eliminated?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil results, scores and standings

Alves made headlines for his surprise inclusion in the team for the World Cup in Qatar. He made history as the oldest male player to wear the Brazil shirt before adding his 127th cap in the round of 16. Find out more about the full-back's records and stats for Brazil.

Dani Alves at FIFA World Cup: Records and stats 

After making history at the Tokyo Olympics, the attacker has already made an impact at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 with three goals  for Brazil. Find out some facts about the Spurs star.

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Richarlison at FIFA World Cup 2022: Top facts about Brazil's star forward

Find out Japan’s results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Samurai Blue in Qatar? How was Japan eliminated?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan results, scores and standings

Argentina and the Netherlands will meet in the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Friday (9 December) in a clash of two titans of the sport. Read more about their rivalry at the World Cup. 

Argentina v Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time

Brazil could become the first nation in almost a century to win two consecutive Olympic golds followed by the FIFA World Cup. But how many teams have stood on the top of the Olympic and World Cup podium? Discover the complete list below. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will Brazil make Olympic and World Cup history in Qatar?

Find out Team Australia's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Socceroos in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australia results, scores and standings

Find out the Team USA’s results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the USMNT in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: USA results, scores and standings

The knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup begin this Saturday (3 December) with eight matches deciding the quarter-finalists of Qatar 2022. From the matchup of Kylian Mbappe’s with Robert Lewandowski’s Poland to Neymar’s Brazil versus Republic of Korea, here are four Round of 16 matches you won’t want to take your eyes off between 3 and 6 December. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: Four must-see matches in the Round of 16 including France vs Poland and Brazil vs Republic of Korea 

The USMNT and the Netherlands will face off at the FIFA World Cup for the very first time in competitive soccer. Here's the top things to know ahead of Saturday's crucial knockout tie.

USA v Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022: Preview and key things to know 

France, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and 12 other teams have made the knockouts in Qatar. Know all the teams qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Teams qualified for Round of 16 - France, Brazil make cut - get full list

England and Senegal will face off at the FIFA World Cup for the very first time in competitive football. Here's the top things to know ahead of Saturday's crucial knockout tie.

England v Senegal at FIFA World Cup 2022: Preview and key things to know 

Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their final Group E game but it wasn’t enough to qualify for the football World Cup knockouts due to Japan’s shock win over Spain.

Germany knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2022: How the drama unfolded in Qatar

After the dramatic comeback of Japan against Spain that sealed their place in the last 16, Olympics.com looks back at some of the greatest comeback victories in the history of the FIFA World Cup. 

Greatest comebacks in FIFA World Cup history

Brazil’s history at the World Cup is long and decorated, with the South American team lifting the trophy on a record five occasions. The current squad are still on track to improve this record in Qatar having qualified for the round of 16 in the tournament with a game to spare. Read on for the full story of Brazil’s World Cup triumphs below. 

How many World Cups have Brazil won? A look back at every victory for the South American giants

USA and Netherlands meet for the first time in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday (3 December). Discover the two teams' shared history.

USA v Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time

Find out how to watch England's first-ever encounter with Senegal at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

England vs Senegal at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

Find out how to watch the Socceroos’ knockout match against Argentina in Qatar. 

Australia vs Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match time and live streaming schedule

Women referees have been selected to officiate at the FIFA men's World Cup for the first time in history. Here are the top things you need to know about Yamashita Yoshimi, Salima Mukansanga and Stephanie Frappart.

FIFA World Cup: History maker Stephanie Frappart - meet the female referees at Qatar 2022 

Berhalter took the reins in 2018 and is now in need of nothing less than a win against Iran to take the USA out of the group stages. But just how much do you know about the man leading the Stars and Stripes?

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Gregg Berhalter at FIFA World Cup: Top facts about Team USA soccer coach 

Find out how to watch USMNT's knockout game against the Dutch soccer team in Qatar.

USA vs Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match start time and live streaming schedule

Find out how to watch the Black Stars in their final World Cup Group H match against Uruguay in Qatar. 

Ghana vs Uruguay at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match time and live streaming schedule

Find out how to watch the Socceroos’ final World Cup Group D match against Denmark in Qatar. 

Australia vs Denmark at FIFA World Cup 2022: Know match time and live streaming schedule

The United States’ FIFA World Cup chances of making the knockouts now depend on their final Group B match vs Iran. Get all the permutations and combinations here.

How can the United States qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16 - know all qualification scenarios

Find out Ghana’s results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for the Black Stars in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana results, scores and standings

England and Wales meet for the first time in FIFA World Cup history on Tuesday (29 November). Discover the two teams' shared history.

Wales v England at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time

Morocco have stunned Spain and will play the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in its history. Let's take a look at their biggest success stories in World Cup history.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco's stats, records and biggest success stories in the tournament's history

Find out Team Germany's results, scores and group standing at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who scored for Die Mannschaft in Qatar?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany results, scores and standings

USA and Iran meet for just the second time in FIFA World Cup history on Tuesday (29 November). Discover the two teams' shared history.

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