The FIFA World Cup puts 32 nations against one another to compete for the trophy every four years. It unites supporters with their shared love of the game by providing exciting championship events and global qualification processes.
After the South Korea and Japan competitions in 2002, this will be the 2nd World Cup held in Asia and the very first World Cup ever hosted by the Arab world. Additionally, the tournament will include 32 teams for the last time; the FIFA world cup 2026 will have 48 teams instead.
At Al Bayt Arena in Al Khor, the event’s opening game will be played between Qatar and Ecuador. The final is scheduled for December 18, 2022, which also happens to be Qatari Day.