The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway and excitement is still swirling among fans to watch all the action in Qatar
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway and excitement is still swirling among fans to watch all the action in Qatar. As the first world cup to ever be held in the Arab world, the chance to travel to this far off destination is an exciting experience for many football fans around the world.
For those who can’t quite contain their excitement, now is the time to take a look at placing your bets on who is most likely to win and who will be knocked out of the cup first. The great news is it’s never been easier to participate in World Cup betting, thanks to quality online betting sites that offer the latest insights.
Can’t wait to see the world cup kick off? Here’s 10 fun facts about the World Cup that will keep you entertained and have you boarding the plane to Qatar before you know it.
Brazil has won the most World Cup Wins out of any country
Out of the 79 national teams that have competed in the world cup, Brazil have been the most successful. This will become 80 nations as of 2022 when the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, however for now Brazil remains the champion country having won 5 times. As one of the earliest countries to enter the cup in 1930, the team was driven to success thanks to their star player Pelé.
Pelé won his first cup in Sweden in 1958 and since then also helped Brazil’s national team to win the World Cup again in 1962 and 1970.
The 2022 world cup is being held in an Arab country for the first time
The world cup has so far been hosted by a total of 17 countries, including Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, and Mexico have each hosted twice, while Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Argentina, Spain, the United States, Japan and South Korea (jointly), South Africa, and Russia.
However, 2022 marks the first time the World Cup has been held in an Arab country, putting a spotlight on Qatar as the rest of the world heads their way for the action. The Cup will be held across 8 venues and feature 32 different teams as they go head to head. The largest venue to feature as a host is the Lusail Stadium, which can host up to 80,000 people.
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