A desert basic
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar would be the twenty second version of what’s now a fair that has grown in scale and scope in methods scarcely possible 92 years in the past. From 13 nations in 1930, it now options 32 and can develop to 48 in 2026. Right here’s a low-down on completely different editions of soccer’s greatest occasion.
Gear up for an Arabian odyssey
Over the following 29 days, 32 groups will battle for soccer’s greatest prize. In contrast to different World Cups, the timing of the occasion has been altered (from June-July) to keep away from the tough desert summer time. However this additionally means the groups have had little preparation time. Leagues all over the world have been paused for six weeks to accommodate the match and groups have landed within the Gulf nation hoping to hit the bottom operating. Right here’s how issues will unfold over the following month. Could the most effective workforce win!
Eyeing the excessive
Stalwarts in their very own rights and superstars in world soccer for his or her exploits of their golf equipment, these 5 prime attracts in Qatar are but to win a World Cup, the last word prize for a rustic in soccer. Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema might not have one other World Cup look left in them.
