The World Cup, officially known as the FIFA World Cup, is a prestigious international football competition that takes place every four years in different host countries. The tournament features senior men’s national teams from FIFA member nations competing for the ultimate prize in football. The 2022 World Cup is being held in Doha, Qatar, which has made headlines for its decision to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol during the event.
The reigning champions, France, clinched their second title in the 2018 tournament held in Moscow. Since its inception in 1930, the World Cup has been held every four years, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 when it was canceled due to the impacts of World War II. This year’s tournament is scheduled to run from November 20th to December 18th.
Prior to the event, a qualification phase determined the 32 teams that will participate in the tournament, with the hosting nation automatically qualifying. These teams will be divided into eight groups, with the top teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Throughout the history of the World Cup, a total of 79 national teams have competed, with eight countries ultimately winning the tournament.
Brazil holds the record for the most victories, having won five times and qualifying for every tournament since its creation. Germany and Italy follow closely behind with four titles each. France, Uruguay, and Argentina have each won the tournament twice, while England and Spain have secured one title apiece as of 2022.
Widely regarded as the most-viewed sporting event globally, the World Cup also stands as the most prestigious tournament in international football. Over the years, 17 different countries have served as hosts, including football powerhouses such as Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States.
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