The major development was Argentina’s third trophy-winning campaign in history, headed by the legendary Lionel Messi. With 7 goals and 3 assists, Messi won the tournament’s Golden Ball and played a critical role in his team’s triumph. Not only was Messi’s goal realized, but it was also the most ideal manner for Argentina to round off his World Cup career.

32 teams from across the world competed in the competition, which has once again proven that it is the most important athletic event on the planet after the Olympics.

The 2022 tournament will set a record for cost, with Qatar allegedly spending more than USD 220 billion over the past 12 years on infrastructure and related projects to host the FIFA World Cup.

Fans from all over the globe flocked to the Gulf nation to see their favorite teams and football players—many of whom rank among the world’s richest athletes—compete for the sport’s highest honor.

Naturally, Qatar’s FIFA World Cup had people chanting and dancing both outside the stadiums and within them. In a nation that received plaudits for its effective management of both people and the tournament, it was evidently a celebration of the “beautiful game.”

Naturally, Qatar’s FIFA World Cup had people chanting and dancing both outside the stadiums and within them. In a nation that received plaudits for its effective management of both people and the tournament, it was evidently a celebration of the “beautiful game.”

The 2022 FIFA World Cup also had several surprises and shocks, just like all of the previous tournaments.

One of the many interesting things about this competition was the fact that none of the eight groups had a team that could win all three of its games. The first host nation to drop all three of its group-stage games was ultimately Qatar. It is also the first World Cup in which groups from all six inhabited continents have succeeded in making it to the knockout stages.

1.

Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina

On November 22, the third day of the competition, at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, the first significant upset of the 2022 FIFA World Cup occurred. ,Saudi Arabia ranked 51st in the FIFA men’s rankings, upset Argentina, ranked third in the world and one of the tournament favorites, 2-1.

2.

Japan defeats Germany.

The World Cup competitions have never seen Japan as a favorite. However, as they are referred to in the media, the Blue Samurai do give their all to the game. Their never-say-die spirit has always been amazing, no matter the opposition.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup’s opening encounter pitted Japan against the 2014 FIFA World Cup champion Germany on November 23, and it is when they first showed their tenacity.

3.

Japan beats Spain

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Japanese changed the course of history by defeating not one, but two World Cup champions in their group. The 2010 tournament champion and current No. 7 in the world, Spain, was defeated this time.

4.

The goal-line controversy

Ao Tanaka skillfully placed the ball behind Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón and touched it into the net with his right knee for Japan’s second goal in their group encounter versus Spain.

At the time of the FIFA World Cup in 2022, that goal was the subject of the largest debate.

Source: AugustMan