The FIFA World Cup is organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), and the first edition of the tournament was held in 1930 in Uruguay. Since then, the tournament has been held every four years, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to World War II. The tournament has grown in popularity over the years, and today, it is the most-watched sporting event in the world.
The World Cup has become the most important sporting event, with billions of people watching the games live on television, on mobile phones online or attending the games in person. The tournament has also produced the most memorable moments in soccer history and the greatest soccer teams in historical have won, including Brazil, Argentina, and Italy.
Effect of covid on fifa world cup -
The COVID-19 virus has had a significant effect on the organization of the FIFA World Cup. The 2022 FIFA World Cup, take place in Qatar, has been reschedule to take place between November 21 and December 18, 2022, instead of the usual June and July , due to concerns about the extreme heat in Qatar during the summer months.
The pandemic has also effected the qualifying all around, with some games being postponed or canceled due to travel restrictions and health concerns. the countries have also had to play their home games in neutral venues due to restrictions on travel and public gatherings.
Fifa world cup 2022-
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is the 22nd impression of the tournament, and it is scheduled to be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022. This is the first time that the World Cup will be held in the Middle East, and it will also be the first time that the tournament will be held in November and December, rather than the usual June and July , due to concerns about the extreme heat in Qatar during the summer months.
There are 8 stadiums in Qatar that will host the matches, with final match set to take place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, which is still under construction. The other stadiums include Al Janoub Stadium, Al Rayyan Stadium, Education City Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, and Al Bayt Stadium.
The tournament will portent 32 teams from around the world, with the qualifying rounds currently ongoing. The draw for the tournament is set to take place on April 1, 2022, in Doha, Qatar, where the participating teams will be placed into eight groups of four teams each.
fifa world cup 2022 final -
The final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is schedule to take collocation on December 18, 2022, from the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar. The stadium is currently construction and is expected to have a seating competency of 80,000 spectators.
Fifa world cup 2018-
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st edition of the quadrennial international football tournament. It was held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 32 teams from around the world participated in the tournament, with France ultimately emerging as the champions after defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.
The tournament was played across 11 cities and 12 venues in Russia, with the opening match held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow and the final also held at the same stadium. The tournament featured many memorable moments, including the early elimination of defending champions Germany, as well as the impressive performances of teams such as England.
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Individual awards were also presented at the end of the tournament, with England's Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot for being the tournament's top scorer, and Croatia's Luka Modric winning the Golden Ball for be the tournament's best player. The tournament was widely consider to be a success, with millions of fans from around the world tuning in to watch the matches and enjoy the festival.
Fifa networth-
As of 2021, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) does not have a publicly disclosed net worth as it is a non-profit organization. FIFA's revenues mainly come from the sale of broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and licensing fees for its various tournaments and events. In 2019, FIFA reported revenues of $6.4 billion and expenses of $5.4 billion, resulting in a profit of $1 billion. However, it is important to note that FIFA reinvests a significant portion of its profits into the development and promotion of football worldwide.