Fifa World Cup diaries

The FIFA World Cup 2022 was held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022. It was the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East and the first to take place in November and December to avoid the extreme summer heat of the region. Argentina won the tournament, defeating France in the final. This victory marked Argentina's third World Cup title, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role and being awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.