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There are officially 100 days left for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to start and it will be here before you know it. A unique edition of the tournament, it will be the last to feature the current format before the big changes coming in 2026. To celebrate the 100 days before the tournament starts, here are 100 things you need to know about the FIFA World Cup.

The World Cup is the largest international football tournament in the world and the most followed sporting event in the world. Thirty-two teams compete to be crowned World Cup winners every four years (although FIFA president Gianni Infantino has talked about hosting the World Cup every two years).

2. First World Cup in the Middle East

The tournament will be played in Qatar, marking the first time it will be hosted in the Middle East. Qatar beat the United States, South Korea, Japan and Australia by winning the race in 2010, which was awarded by Sepp Blatter. We later found out that two members of the FIFA Executive Committee had their voting rights suspended following allegations that they would accept money in exchange for votes.

This is the first World Cup to be played during our winter months, and that is to beat the heat of June and July that Qatar experiences and avoid the potential health risks of playing in such extreme heat.

4. So how hot are the temperatures expected to get?

The maximum average for July is 106 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average for November is 84 degrees Fahrenheit and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in December.

5. Air conditioning in the stadiums

To beat the heat, even if it turns out to be comfortable enough during the tournament, the 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums will have air conditioning.

It would be remiss to talk about the World Cup in Qatar and ignore the number of controversies surrounding the event. We have encountered problems with migrant workers, allegations of slavery and deaths. Amnesty International and other human rights groups have asked for $ 440 million to compensate migrant workers, equaling the prize pool of the winning team. Sticking to human rights, promoting same-sex relationships is illegal in Qatar, which has resulted in several boycotts by LGBTQIA supporters. The tournament was moved to winter to accommodate the humid desert temperatures. We’ve seen bribery allegations deals and former players like Philipp Lahm boycott the whole thing. All eyes will be on Qatar, for the right and wrong reasons.

7. Do you need a visa to visit Qatar?

For Americans, when traveling on a US tourist passport, the Qatari government does not require prior visa arrangements. Travelers can get a free visa waiver upon arrival, according to the State Department.

8. Will alcohol be served at the World Cup?

Drinking alcohol in public, as well as being drunk in public, is illegal in Qatar. You can face a six-month prison sentence or be fined up to $ 850. Stadiums will not sell alcohol during matches, however, fan zones will be set up across the country that will allow fans to have a drink in a designated area.

9. How long has the World Cup been around and which team has won it the most?

There have been 21 men’s World Cups, with Qatar being the 22nd World Cup. FIFA has been organizing the World Cup since 1930. It was then that Uruguay hosted the first ever World Cup and beat Argentina in the final, 4-2. The United States came in third. It takes place every four years since 1930 apart from 1942 and 1946, which were canceled due to World War II.

You can count the stars on their crest and you will see that Brazil has five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Italy and Germany are immediately behind with four each.

10. Has the United States ever won a World Cup?

Yes, but only on the female side. The United States men’s national team has never won the competition. The United States women’s national team has won four World Cups. The men reached the semi-finals in 1930 and the quarter-finals in 2002.

11. How do teams qualify for the World Cup?

Hosting the tournament or successfully completing a qualification campaign in their confederation (region).

12. The tournament start date has been moved back by one day

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will officially begin on November 20, 2022. It was supposed to start on November 21 with Senegal vs Netherlands as the opening match, but was brought forward by one day to allow the tournament host to play in the opening match.

There are eight different tournament venues in five different host cities. Are the following:

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15. How can you watch the tournament?

You can stream every single match of the World Cup live on fuboTV (try for free). The games will air on Fox and Telemundo.

You can follow during the tournament or make your own pre-tournament predictions here.

17. Which teams did Concacaf qualify?

The teams qualified from the Concacaf region are the United States, Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica.

18. Which teams have CONMEBOL qualified?

Participants from South America are Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay.

19. Which teams qualified from UEFA?

The European teams in the 2022 World Cup are Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland and Wales.

20. Which teams qualified from Africa?

The African participants are Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia.

Australia, Iran, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and South Korea are the teams from the Asian Football Confederation that will participate.

Four years after hosting, the Russians became ineligible following the invasion of Ukraine. They were excluded from FIFA competitions, while the country’s clubs were also expelled from UEFA tournaments.

You’re used to a different kind of football on Thanksgiving. While there will be the NFL on Thanksgiving, including the Buffalo Bills to the Detroit Lions at 12:30 pm. ET live on CBS and Paramount +, there will also be four World Cup games that day for the first time ever. The list included Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal against Ghana, Uruguay against South Korea and tournament favorite Brazil against Serbia.

There was talk of an NFL Black Friday game early on what is traditionally a big day of shopping for American consumers. Similar to Turkey Day, consumers around the world will receive their World Cup fix with a quadruple header ending with England taking on Gregg Berhalter’s US.

Our James Benge has you covered with his World Cup power rankings with five-time Brazilian champions leading the pack.

26. Expert predictions for every game

Benge is back in full World Cup mode, selecting every single match of the tournament with a score.

The ball that will be used at the 2022 World Cup is from adidas and is called Al Rihla Pro.

The 2022 World Cup mascot is La’eeb.

The official 2022 World Cup song is “Hayya Hayya”, which means “Better Together”, performed by Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha.

Video Assistant Referee will be used at the 2022 World Cup after being used in 2018. Among the incidents it will be used for are dangerous challenges, penalty kicks and offside decisions.

Stephanie Frappart from France, Rwandan Salima Mukansanga and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan became the first female referees to be nominated for a men’s World Cup.

A new support tool for video match officials and table officials will be used during the World Cup. The system helps them make faster and more accurate decisions when it comes to offside. The new system uses 12 dedicated tracking cameras under the stadium roof to track the ball and up to 29 data points to allow players to calculate their exact location. The ball will also have a sensor for measurement.

Easy, it’s Italy. They failed to qualify for the last two World Cups. They were shocked by North Macedonia at home in March and will once again be spectators.

The safest choice would be Manchester City’s new forward Erling Haaland. His Norwegian side finished third behind Turkey and the Netherlands in their respective UEFA qualifying group.

According to Caesars Sportsbook, Brazil has the best odds of winning the World Cup at +450, while France is second at +550. England is at +700, while Argentina is also at +700.

36. Best odds to win Golden Boot

Britain’s Harry Kane is the Golden Boot favorite at +800, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Frenchman Kylian Mbappe is second at +900, with his teammate Karim Benzema at +1000. Both Messi and Ronaldo are at +1400.

Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal and the Netherlands.

38. Qatar may be better than you think

This is such a small nation with very little history, but they have a chance to reach the knockout stages. The Qataris are well trained with Felix Sanchez, have gained important experience in recent years and are the reigning champions of the AFC.

39. Ecuador is a good loser

Ecuadorians are super solid, led by the excellent manager Gustavo Alfaro. They have young talent, speed, tenacity and fear no one.

40. Senegal has what it takes to make history

It’s easier said than done, but Senegal have a chance to go beyond any African team in the cup’s history. They have more players who could start for most of the teams in this competition.

41. The Netherlands hope to prove that they are back

The Dutch are always contenders on paper, but after missing the 2018 World Cup, they are simply thrilled to be back. They probably don’t have enough bindings to make a lot of noise through here.

England, Iran, the United States and Wales.

43. The Three Lions are the main contenders

This could be one of the best teams in England on paper and expectations are very high after reaching the final of Euro 2022. They expect a deep run, especially after reaching the semi-finals last time.

44. Iran is more talented as a striker than you think

The Iranians may not have much from the midfield, but they don’t underestimate what they have up front. They have two established forwards in Mehdi Taremi (Porto) and Sardar Azmoun (Leverkusen), both players Gregg Berhalter would like to have in attack for the United States.

Look, it’s just good to have the United States back. But this cup is all about showing progress, trying to do their best, and then preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which will be the most important in the history of this national team.

46. ​​Wales are playing their first World Cup since 1958

The Welsh, behind Gareth Bale, will play their first World Cup since 1958 and expectations are high. It’s the golden age of Welsh football probably coming to an end as Bale is on the other side of 30, but I’m more than capable of getting out of this group. The key will be how well Bale and Dan James can produce by moving forward against defenses in the group which can be quite inconsistent.

Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland.

48. Argentina is a definitive contender

There is reason for hope for Argentina after ending the trophy drought last year by winning the Copa America. They came out with the old and for the most part the new, building a young and hungry team around Lionel Messi. They have not lost since the 2019 Copa America final, unbeaten in 33 games.

49. Enjoy the group stage, Saudi Arabia

The Saudis have returned to the World Cup once again, but it will likely be their fifth consecutive exit from the group stage. They just don’t have enough quality and are in a difficult group. Thanks for coming though.

50. Mexico isn’t all that convincing

El Tri are a mess right now. They have been dominated by the USMNT, they lack conviction in their game and coach Tata Martino is likely to come out after this competition. All that is missing from the knockout stage is a failure and, in such a tough group, it wouldn’t even be that surprising.

51. Poland needs more than just Lewandowski

Poland earns respect because they have one of the best players in the world in Robert Lewandowski, but they don’t offer much else. They have an older team that can’t rely on these veterans that much. They should have enough to escape the group though.

France, Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.

The reigning champions have everything you would want in a World Cup squad and they also have so many young talent to compliment. After the Euro fall, they will be hungry and motivated to show why they are the best in the world. With superstar Kylian Mbappe joining Karim Benzema, arguably the best player in the world, it’s easy to see why they might do it again.

54. The roof of Australia is not very high

Australia deserved to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, but they are far from a convincing side. They will hardly escape the group stage, they have a mixture of experience and youth, but there is a lack of top players who can make a difference.

55. Denmark will be a fan favorite

The Danes will be the ones to watch, especially if Christain Eriksen plays. After going into cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, he returned to the pitch and played for Manchester United. He is the soul of the team’s offensive creativity e

This will be Tunisia’s sixth World Cup in its history, but it has never left the group stage. In another difficult group, a similar fate probably awaits.

Spain, Costa Rica, Germany and Japan.

58. Pedri could be ready to explode on the international stage

It is not close to the 2010 Spain that won the World Cup, but it has some incredible young pieces with Pedri in the lead. The 19-year-old from Barcelona reminds many of both Xavi and Iniesta and his quality on the ball is what can lead Spain to a deep run.

59. Costa Rica needs more than Keylor Navas

Los Ticos are slow, age, and offer little beyond star keeper Keylor Navas. They shocked the world at the 2014 World Cup, but don’t expect anything like that here. It would be a shock if they run away from this group after just qualifying.

The disappointment at having been rebounded in the group stage of the last World Cup means that we can probably expect a fresh Germany to do some damage in this tournament. Embarrassment can be washed away with a good performance and having a rejuvenated Timo Werner will be key.

61. Japan will test before the tournament

Japan have a squad full of talent and depth, and will compete in September when they face the United States in a friendly. But they’ll have to find some chemistry up front. Although they scored four goals against Ghana in a friendly this year, they failed to score against Tunisia and Brazil before and after, showing that they continue to struggle with offensive production.

Belgium, Canada, Morocco and Croatia.

63. Belgium’s best chance of winning?

They have been dark horses since 2010, but if there ever is a year, this is it. Semi-finalist in 2020, the defense is still past its peak and isn’t as sharp. But what they have up front is sensational, even if Eden Hazard isn’t himself. With Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku in the lead, they are built for another deep ride. It remains to be seen if they can get over the hump.

64. Canada, the best that Concacaf has to offer

The Canadians are ahead of their time, qualifying for this World Cup despite no one giving them many chances. They are fast, play hard and have finished qualifying as the first team in Concacaf. Be careful with them.

65. Morocco has enough to make noise

With Achraf Hakimi in the lead, Bono in goal and talented strikers Youssef En-Nesryi and Munir, Morocco is not to be taken lightly. While they probably won’t smell the knockout stage, a group stage win might not be all that surprising. They have a difference maker in Bono who can keep them in the game.

66. Is Croatia ready to repeat the deep race?

Four years after the unlikely race to the final, they certainly won’t make it anymore, will they? Their best players are now over 30, the defense has never been this sharp and it’s not significantly better. They have some young defenders who will have to come forward, but don’t expect them to get close to another final due to the natural drop in players.

Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon.

68. Brazil should be seen as a contender

Together with France, Brazil is the team with the greatest chance of winning. They are stacked all over the place and it will take gritty performances to get them out. There is so much speed and flair, they have a strong backbone in the middle and no one will be shocked if they add their sixth star in December.

This is a team with so many good players who are trying to prove that they are capable of reaching the highest levels. They could be the best Serbian side in recent years with incredible technical ability in the middle and strong and robust forwards at the top. I don’t like the group for them, but it won’t shock me to see them throwing surprises and having a little run.

70. Switzerland has one of the best goalkeepers

Switzerland has enjoyed some success over the past decade, although there is obviously no trophy to show. But one of the reasons they are considered such a formidable team is goalkeeper Yann Sommer. A veteran with incredible instincts, he will show once again why few goalkeepers are better on the bigger stage.

71. Cameroon, a milestone that has returned

Cameroon had won seven of their last eight World Cups before failing to qualify in 2018, but are now back. Even if they lack established European stars, as we see with Senegal, African teams are always dangerous. They play with a lot of heart and love for the sport, knowing they have nothing to lose and the fun they portray is contagious. A very busy group means an early release may be in store, but expect few to show they want it more.

Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.

Six years after winning Euro 2016, this Portuguese team is more than just Cristiano Ronaldo. Featuring Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leao, Diogo Jota and others, they have all the offensive firepower you could wish for. But will they still play with 39-year-old Pepe in defense? They need someone better next to Ruben Dias.

Ghana may return to the World Cup after disappearing in 2018, but don’t expect much. Not only are they in a brutal group, but they lack experience and quality across their team. They will be fun, fast and they will play with a lot of passion, but they will be amazed if they somehow get out of the group.

75. Diego Alonso has Uruguay on the track

It looked like Uruguay would miss the World Cup before moving on from Oscar Tabarez to Diego Alonso, but the former Valencia and Atletico Madrid player rallied his team and entered the tournament thanks to some encouraging performances. While Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani have very little left in the tank, they are still dangerous. Mix up Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez and this attack has everything you need for a run.

76. South Korea’s Heung-Min Son is a player not to be missed

Heung-Min Son of South Korea is not only the best Asian player, he is one of the best players in the entire world. The Tottenham striker is prolific, charismatic and on the way to becoming a legendary player. As he goes, South Korea will go to Qatar. But with him they have someone capable of finishing as the tournament’s top scorer.

This will be the first participation of the United States men’s national team in the tournament since the 2014 edition, having failed to qualify for the 2018 edition. The United States finished the qualifiers in third place with a record of 7-4-3, three points behind both Canada and Mexico.

78. France is the reigning champion

The Bleus won the 2018 tournament in Russia, beating Croatia in the final. It was their second ever world title, and once again they were reloaded and seen as contenders to take home the crown. If they manage to win again, they will be the first consecutive champions from Brazil in 1962.

79. The opening game is crap

Qatar will open the tournament on November 20 against Ecuador and what a match it will be. Both teams know that in a group with Senegal and the Netherlands, this is so crucial in the head-to-head battle. Expect an open match between two teams with technique and speed.

80. The last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo?

The Argentine Messi is now 35, the Portuguese Ronaldo is 37, and it is realistic to think that this will be the last World Cup for both of them. While it wouldn’t be all that shocking to see them in 2026 as it’s the biggest World Cup ever with the expansion to 48 teams, in terms of competitiveness, this will likely be the last in terms of top form.

The Qatar national team will play for the first time in the tournament. They are the reigning winners of the AFC Asian Cup, they have played in the Copa America 2019 and the Gold Cup 2021 (reaching the semi-finals), but this is their first ever World Cup, having qualified as hosts.

The US men’s national team schedule at the tournament is as follows:

The death group is the most difficult group, the one that could very well see a giant killed before the knockout stage even begins. Now, for some there may not be a well-defined one in this tournament, but I think there is one. While Group E with Spain, Costa Rica, Germany and Japan is fantastic, Group H has Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea and a lot of stars. But I’ll go with Group A. You have Qatar hosting, and it’s formidable, but you’ve also underestimated Ecuador, the mighty Netherlands and Africa’s best team, Senegal. Each of those games is intriguing in the Group and something tells me it will produce some shocks.

84. The rules of the teams have changed

FIFA approved a squad of 26 men, up from the normal 23.

85. Same goes for the number of replacements

Managers will now be able to make five substitutions at the 2022 World Cup. These five subtitles can be created in three different windows during the game. In the event that a knockout stage match goes into overtime, teams will have an additional substitute and another opportunity to make that change.

There will be 64 official tournament matches.

87. Are the stadiums close enough together?

Comfortably close. The stadiums are located within a 35-mile radius of Doha, the capital of Qatar.

88. How small is Qatar compared to past hosts?

Qatar is ranked 164th by area and 148th by population when it comes to sovereign states of the world. The United States is about 849 times the size of Qatar. The US state of Connecticut is the closest comparison to the size of Qatar, and even then Connecticut is 8% larger than the host nation and with a higher population (1.1 million more people live in Connecticut) .

89. Is there a country that has made all the World Cups?

Yes. The Brazilian national team is the only country to have qualified for every single World Cup.

Brazil, Argentina, England, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Serbia and Morocco finished the World Cup qualifiers unbeaten.

91. Changes ahead of the World Cup

Both Iran and Morocco have eliminated their coaches ahead of the World Cup. Iran ended up bringing Dragan Skoviv back four days after firing him while Vahid Halilhodzic is out with Walid Regragui as head of Morocco.

92. How many teams advance from the group stage?

16 teams advance from the group stage to form the round of 16, and from there to knockout for the rest of the course.

93. What are the group stage play-offs?

The latter, fair play, saw Senegal eliminated in 2018 in favor of Japan, which had two cards less.

94. When does the group stage end?

On 2 December at the end of Serbia-Switzerland and Cameroon-Brazil in group G.

The final will be played on December 18 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium at 10am ET.

96. Can you qualify for the next World Cup if you win it all this year?

No, being the champion does not guarantee you a place in the next World Cup.

97. Has the United States ever hosted a World Cup?

Yes, both from the male and female side. The 1994 Men’s World Cup was hosted in the United States and the Women’s Tournament was played in the United States in 1999 and 2003. The latest edition was supposed to be played in China, but was moved to the United States following the SARS epidemic.

98. But what about the Women’s World Cup?

There is no Women’s World Cup in 2022. The next will be next year in Australia and New Zealand. The United States women’s national team booked their seat over the summer by winning the Concacaf W Championship.

99. Where will the 2026 World Cup be played?

The next World Cup after this one will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

100. Do we have a guest chosen for the 2030 World Cup?

No. The guest will be chosen at the 74th FIFA Congress in 2024, but the following offers are confirmed:

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