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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

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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.

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