FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is the 22nd edition of the quadrennial tournament. It also marks the first time that an Arab country is hosting the Football World Cup. A total of 32 teams will be participating in the event with France two-time champions entering the tournament as the title defenders. The see more matches will be played across eight venues in the country and the winner will take home a gobsmacking prize money of 38 million euros, which is equal to ₹344 crore. La'eeb, inspired by the keffiyeh, a traditional headdress worn by Arab men, is the official mascot of the Qatar World Cup.