2022 is here. This year is the year of the World Cup, and it is held in the Northern Hemisphere. But this year is not only the World Cup, but many more exciting events waiting for fans all over the world.
Africa Cup of Nations: January 9 - February 6
The first competition of the year is the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Cameroon. Defending champions Algeria, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana and other 24 teams participated
We can see salah, Mane, Mahrez and other stars, and many giants in Europe's five major leagues will also be affected.
Club World Cup: 3-12 February
The Club World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates in February this year, with a total of 7 teams participating. Host team Abu Dhabi Peninsula played Tahiti side Pillay, with the winner facing AFC Champions League champions Riyadh Crescent in the second round and Al Aali Cairo against Monterrey.
Champions League champions Chelsea and Copa Libertadores winner Palmeiras went straight to the semi-finals.
European Zone Play-offs: 24-29 March
12 teams made it to the World Preliminary Round European Play-offs, divided into 3 groups of 4 teams, playing first in the semi-finals and then in the finals, competing for the last 3 World Cup places. The most eye-catching are Italy and Portugal, who are likely to directly PK in the final and stage a life-and-death battle!
Biennial World Cup voting: March
At the FIFA Online Congress in December last year, Infantino officially submitted plans for a biennial World Cup to 211 football associations, but did not vote immediately at the conference, but postponed the vote until March this year. Fifa's most important challenge is to win the support of UEFA and SOUTH American Football Federation.
The end of the big five leagues: May
In May, Europe's five major leagues enter the final stages, who will win the final championship? Who will qualify for next season's Champions League? Who will be unlucky to be demoted? It will be revealed at that time. In addition, the final night of the domestic cup will also be held in various countries, and the champion will be born.
Champions League final: 28 May
This year's Champions League round of 16 was played in mid-February and early March. The quarterfinals were fought in early and mid-April. Semi-finals, played in late April and early May. The final final will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, on May 28, local time.
Intercontinental Play-offs: June 13-14
The World Cup intercontinental play-offs are the final suspense before the start of the World Cup: the winner of the two groups in Asia and the fifth place against the South American zone; the third place in the Central and North American zone, the winner of the final against the Oceania zone. The winner of both matches gets the last 2 World Cup tickets.
Women's European Championship: 6-31 July
The biggest competition of women's football this year, Euro 2022, was held in England, with a total of 16 teams participating, including the host, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Italy, Denmark and other teams, and the defending champion was the Netherlands.
World Cup: November 21 - December 18
The most important event in international football this year, the World Cup, was held for the first time in the winter in the Northern Hemisphere, hosted by Qatar. With 32 teams participating, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, England, the Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina and other giants have advanced, who can lift the Hercules Cup? The answer will be revealed on December 18th!