When will the Cup open?
The first game of the Cup is traditionally played with the host country and an opponent from the group – in this case, Qatar plays against Ecuador this Sunday (20), at the Al Bayt stadium, in the city of Al Khor.
How many and which teams will participate in the 2022 World Cup?
There are 32 selections, divided into eight groups with four teams in each. Among those participating in the tournament are: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands, England, Iran, United States, Wales, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, Denmark, Tunisia, France, Australia, Germany, Japan, Spain , Costa Rica, Belgium, Morocco, Croatia, Canada, Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon, South Korea, Ghana, Portugal and Uruguay.
What is the date of the World Cup final?
The World Cup final takes place on December 18, at 4 pm (Brasília time). The game will take place at Lusail Stadium, in Doha, capital of Qatar.
When will Brazil’s first game be played?
Brazil debuts in the World Cup on November 24 (Thursday), at 4 pm Brasília time, against Serbia. In the following games for the group stage, the Brazilian team faces Switzerland (28th, at 1 pm), and then, the Cameroon selection (2 December, at 2 pm).
How does the release of players by your clubs work?
Clubs that provide players for the 2022 World Cup will receive money from FIFA, a practice that has existed since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and serves to financially compensate the teams that pay the salaries of the protagonists of the event.
The amount distributed will be US$ 209 million (a little over R$ 1.1 billion) for clubs that have players in the Cup. The amount allocated to each team depends on the number of days the athletes will be used (for games and training) and also applies to players who defended the teams in the last two years.
What is the prize of the Qatar World Cup?
In the Qatar edition, Fifa will distribute a total of US$ 440 million (R$ 2.3 billion), divided according to performance in the competition. The winning team will receive US$ 42 million (R$ 224 million). The second place will get US$ 30 million (R$ 160 million), while the third will pocket US$ 27 million (R$ 144 million).
What is the time zone in Qatar?
In Qatar, there is only one time zone, GMT+3, also called Moscow time, which makes the country six hours ahead of Brasilia time.
What is the 2022 World Cup mascot?
La’eeb is the mascot of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The word, according to FIFA’s description in the character’s announcement, means “super-skilled player” in Arabic. The design was inspired by headscarves commonly used in Arab culture.
Why does the Cup only start in November?
The tournament is traditionally played between June and July, but the date of the 2022 World Cup has been changed because these months mark the summer in Qatar, where temperatures can exceed 40ºC.
What are the restrictions of the World Cup in Qatar?
Due to the country’s laws and culture, a series of prohibitions differentiates the Qatar edition from other World Cups. LGBTQIA+ manifestations, such as the use of flags, are prohibited, as well as showing affection in public (regardless of sexual orientation), and the consumption of alcoholic beverages in stadiums.
How often does the World Cup take place?
The tournament takes place every four years, but has already had a gap of 12 years (between 1938 and 1950) due to the Second World War.
Which team has won the most World Cups?
Brazil is the team with the most titles, a total of five. Germany and Italy follow, both with four titles.
Who won the last World Cup?
France was the winner of the last World Cup, in 2018. The team was crowned champion after defeating Croatia, in second place, by 4-2. Third place was won by Belgium, which defeated England by 2-0 .
Where will the 2026 World Cup be held?
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, and will be the edition with the most participating nations, a total of 48 teams.
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