Explanation

• FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association.
• Founded: July 1930
• Total teams: 32
• Most titles won by: Brazil
• Played: After 4 years
• Only team to participate in each tournament: Brazil (21)
• Continents to not host a single tournament: Australia & Antarctica.
• 1942 and 1946 FIFA world cup could not be held: Because of second world war.

Last verified on 16-06-2026

Explanation

• Winner: Argentina – third World Cup title, first in 36 years.
• Runner-up: France.
• Edition: 22nd, held in Qatar from 20 Nov – 18 Dec 2022.
• Final Match: Argentina vs France at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

Additional information:

• Third Place: Croatia | Fourth Place: Morocco.
• Top Scorer: Kylian Mbappe (France) – 8 goals, scored hat-trick in final.
• Best Player / Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – second time winner.
• Best Young Player: Enzo Fernandez (Argentina).
• Best Goalkeeper / Golden Glove: Emiliano Martinez (Argentina).

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Edition: 22nd, held in Qatar from 20 Nov – 18 Dec 2022.
• Winner: Argentina – third World Cup title, first in 36 years.
• Runner-up: France.
• Final Match: Argentina vs France at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

Additional information:

• Third Place: Croatia | Fourth Place: Morocco.
• Top Scorer: Kylian Mbappe (France) – 8 goals, scored hat-trick in final.
• Best Player / Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – second time winner.
• Best Young Player: Enzo Fernandez (Argentina).
• Best Goalkeeper / Golden Glove: Emiliano Martinez (Argentina).

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Uruguay won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930.
• The inaugural FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay.
• Uruguay defeated Argentina 4–2 in the final.
• The tournament was held from 13–30 July 1930.

Additional information:

• 1934 – 🇮🇹 Italy
• 1938 – 🇮🇹 Italy
• 1950 – 🇺🇾 Uruguay
• 1954 – 🇩🇪 West Germany
• 1958 – 🇧🇷 Brazil

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Explanation

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has been elected as the player inductee for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026, alongside contributor category inductee sports broadcaster Mary Carillo.

Roger Federer is the former tennis player of Switzerland.

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