2022 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Qatar. Considered the greatest World Cup Final ever. Messi finally lifted the trophy. Morocco became the first African and Arab team in the semi-finals.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar and contested by 32 teams over 64 matches, producing 172 goals (2.69 per match). Considered the greatest World Cup Final ever. Messi finally lifted the trophy. Morocco became the first African and Arab team in the semi-finals. The final, Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 pens), was played at Lusail Stadium, Lusail.
Kylian Mbappé of France won the Golden Boot with 8 goals. Scoring rate of 2.69 goals per match was 0.05 higher than the previous edition's 2.64. Final standings: 1st Argentina, 2nd France, 3rd Croatia, 4th Morocco.
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2022 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Argentina |
| Runner-up | France |
| Third place | Croatia |
| Fourth place | Morocco |
| Final score | Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 pens) |
| Final venue | Lusail Stadium, Lusail |
| Host country | Qatar |
| Teams | 32 |
| Matches | 64 |
| Goals | 172 |
| Goals per match | 2.69 |
| Top scorer | Kylian Mbappé (8 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | France |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating France 3-3 France (4-2 pens) in the final at Lusail Stadium, Lusail.
Where was the 2022 World Cup held?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar. The final was played at Lusail Stadium, Lusail.
Who was the top scorer at the 2022 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappé of France was the top scorer at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with 8 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 2022 World Cup?
32 teams played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, totalling 64 matches and 172 goals — an average of 2.69 goals per match across roughly 32 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 2022 World Cup?
Croatia finished third and Morocco finished fourth at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 2022 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 2018, was won by France (169 goals across 64 matches; 2.64 goals per match). The 2022 edition produced 172 goals across 64 matches (2.69 per match) and was won by Argentina.
What is the significance of the 2022 World Cup?
Considered the greatest World Cup Final ever. Messi finally lifted the trophy. Morocco became the first African and Arab team in the semi-finals.
Can I get 2022 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=2022 to retrieve the full dataset.
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