2022 FIFA World Cup Wikipedia
Its name comes from the number of shipping containers used in its construction and Qatar's international dialling code. For the draw, the 32 teams were allocated into four pots based on the FIFA Men's World Rankings of 31 March 2022. Pot two contained the next best eight teams, with the next best eight teams into pot 3. Pot 4 contained the five lowest-ranked teams, along with the placeholders for the two inter-confederation play-off winners and the UEFA Path A play-off winner. A rule change means coaches will for the first time have the option to make as many as five changes per game, and draw them from deeper benches. In a rare interview, the French soccer star discussed chasing the Champions League title, supplanting his teammate Lionel Messi as world player of the year and the possibility of a move to Real Madrid. Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches. All FIFA member associations, of which there are currently...