The host who had waited so long time
This is the first World Cup will be held in the Arab world, and Qatar is about to celebrate their first World Cup. Qataris have been waiting 45 years to perform on the main stage since their first FIFA World Cup qualification in 1977. The Qatari national football team has made significant progress in its preparations for the 2022 World Cup, emerging as a force to be reckoned with in Asian football. Qatar, the 2019 Asian Cup champion, together with Asia alongside Japan, South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, carried the banner of Asian football at the World Cup.
The ability of the host to host the tournament is as important as their performance in the match. The court is modern, with air conditioning and typical city structures. By hosting the World Cup, Qatar demonstrates that it is more than just oil and desert.
The final battle between Messi and Ronaldo?
Another World Cup has started, and Messi and Ronaldo have delivered on their promises. Messi and Ronaldo’s careers have changed since the World Cup in Russia, with the former leaving Barcelona and the latter returning to Manchester United. There is no doubt that both men have appeared to decline as they have aged. They are, however, still the most great stars in Qatar World Cup. The World Cup is the last pinnacle of their achievements. Messi has stated that this is his final World Cup. Giving that Ronaldo’s age, his experience of World Cup is likely to end in Qatar. Will they be able to realize their dreams this year?
For more than ten years, fans have argued over the merits of Messi versus Ronaldo. The phrase “double pride” will become a history if one of them wins on December 18 at the Lussel Stadium.
The twilight of these football stars’ career
Messi and Ronaldo are not the only players who can win the World Cup. The greatest football stars will stand up in center stage and illuminate Qatar’s starry night. It’s just that many of the most familiar names will perform their final match.
Luka Modric, the veteran at the most recent World Cup, will be one of them. There will be Luis Suarez, the legendary Uruguayan who has consistently displayed incredible talent; Even post-90s Neymar, once regarded as the world’s third-best player behind “Messi and Ronaldo” .
With their dedication, these veterans have made the sport last longer time, but in the brutal match of World Cup, someone has to be the first to leave the field.
The first experience of the post-00s
Although someone is always young, nobody is ever young. Veterans retiring from football is a natural phenomenon, but it also ushers in a new generation of players.
There wasn’t a single player born after 2000 in the 2018 World Cup. A significant number of “post-00s” have emerged over the past four years and have even assumed leadership roles in the team. Although Haaland was not selected, his teammate Foden, who was also born in 2000, was selected and is about to perform firstly in the World Cup after a perfect performance.
A referee from China
There were plenty of Chinese elements on the football field even though China failed to qualify for the World Cup. Shi Xiang and Cao Yi were chosen as assistant referees, and FIFA announced the list of referees for the Qatar World Cup in May of this year, and Ma Ning will serve as the head referee. Shi Xiang and Cao Yi were chosen as assistant referees. It is said that a panel of three Chinese referees will be assembled to judge matches at the World Cup; this will mark the first time a Chinese panel has participated in a men’s World Cup.
Chinese influences are not only visible on the field, but also off it. Many Chinese companies, including Mengniu and Hisense, will once more be appeared at the World Cup. The birth of the king will take place at the last location, Lussel Stadium, which was constructed by China Railway Construction International Group Co., Ltd.
Goodbye! The last top 32 of World Cup
Starting in 2026, the World Cup will expand to 48 teams. The round of 32 format was retained in the Qatar World Cup, although there was talk of expansion before.
The World Cup officially expanded from 24 teams to 32 teams in 1998. In addition to increasing participation, this expansion also guaranteed the level of elite competition at the competitive level.
From 1998 to 2018, from England’s thrilling match against Argentina to the crazy rivalry between the Netherlands and Portugal. With eight groups and 64 matches, there were many classics that fans still remember. How many moments from the 32-team World Cup that will be held in Qatar this year will be highlights?