The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar is the 22nd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is already at a fever pitch, being held in the winter for the first time since 1930.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar is the 22nd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is already at a fever pitch, being held in the winter for the first time since 1930.

FIFA said its reserves, which sat at nearly $4 billion after the 2022 World Cup, will be untouched for this competition. The huge prize purse, though, is perhaps a necessary expense considering ...

Lionel Messi completed his long and occasionally tortuous path to glory with Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. La Albiceleste have since retained their Copa America title and are leading ...

This will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, a major jump from the 32 teams that contested the 2022 World Cup. That means more spots available through qualification. Here is a breakdown of ...

Argentina, which won its third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022, secured a place at the 2026 event before beating Brazil 4-1 on Tuesday after Bolívia failed to beat Uruguay in an earlier game.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Argentina’s Leandro Paredes celebrates after ...

ending a run which began in 2012 and includes winning the 2018 World Cup and making the final in 2022. The 2026 World Cup would be his last chance to win another major trophy with Les Bleus under ...

It has been confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will see 104 games played, up from the original 80, as 12 groups of four teams in each will be the format. It has also been confirmed that the final will ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries ... In 2026, there will be a total of 104 matches, 40 more than in 2022. The eventual champion will have to play eight games, one ...

New Caledonia finished as runners up in OFC qualifying and will now compete in the inter-confederation playoffs. The 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cup tournaments saw New Zealand win the OFC qualifying ...