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France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final.
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Welcome to the Men's World Cup!
This month, billions of soccer fans will watch this major sporting event. What do you need to know?
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The 2022 World Cup starts on November 21! It will be held in the country of Qatar.
By the Numbers
1930
The first World Cup took place in 1930.
4
The tournament happens every 4 years.
28
The competition lasts 28 days.
32
This year, 32 international teams will compete.
5 billion
About 5 billion fans are expected to watch.
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Where in the World?The 2022 tournament is in Qatar [kuh-TAR]. It is the first country in the Middle East to host a World Cup.
3 Fast Facts
1- The Cost Qatar has spent more than $200 billion to prepare. That’s the most any host country has ever spent. It built hotels, highways, and seven new stadiums.
2- The Timing Typically, the World Cup takes place in the summer. But in Qatar, summer can get really hot (up to 120°F!). So the games were moved to the fall.
3- The Temperature Daytime highs in Qatar can still reach almost 90°F in November. To keep fans cool, stadiums will be fully air-conditioned.