The competition of 32 teams, the event that lasts for a month, how can there be no "professional" World Cup explanation!
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Next, let's talk about this World Cup.
Newcomer viewing guide
1. Basics of viewing
For the "newcomers" who have just paid attention to the World Cup, the first information they need to know is: the World Cup is held every 4 years, and the World Cup is held in Qatar. Also the 22nd World Cup.
Each participating team can be called a "national team", but unlike the traditional concept of representing a country, the so-called national team here is not based on sovereign countries
Divided.
Instead, it is based on the criteria of FIFA membership.
A few countries have multiple FIFA-registered football associations that can form separate teams. For example, we commonly belong to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom; The United States and Puerto Rico, both of which belong to the United States.
The winner of each World Cup will receive the "Hercules Cup". However, it is only valid for 4 years, and after 4 years, when the new World Cup begins, the Hercules Cup needs to be returned to FIFA. But as compensation, FIFA gave the previous champion a replica of the Hercules Cup.
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the top four teams were: France (champion), Croatia, Belgium and England.
In addition to the championship trophy, players also have various awards, the players who won the last World Cup are:
- Ballon d'Or (Best Performer): Croatian midfielder Luka Modric;
- Golden Boot (most goalsced): English centre-forward Harry Kane (6 goals);
- Golden Glove Award (Best Performance Goalkeeper): Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois;
- Rookie of the Year (Best Player at Age 21 and Under): French striker Kylian Mbappe (born 1998).
So, you can predict the winners of various awards in this World Cup.
2. Time and place of the event
There are several records to note in the host of this World Cup.
First of all, this is the first time that the World Cup has been held in the Middle East, and it is the first time that the World Cup has been held in November.
Moreover, Qatar's World Cup is the largest investment since the previous World Cup. Tarr invested more than $220 billion to host the World Cup, more than the previous 21 editions combined: eight new stadiums, 100 hotels, one new airport, one subway and one bus.
So the country of Qatar ... A lot of gold?
If you calculate it according to the per capita GDP of purchasing power parity according to the International Monetary Fund, it is. Because this country's per capita GDP ranks first in the world with $130,000.
Qatar has a land area of 11,521 square kilometers, which is about the size of the municipality of Tianjin.
Qatar has a total population of 2,658,000, but only 320,000 of them actually have Qatari nationality. The online legend that Qataris work only 3 hours and receive an annual subsidy of 150,000 yuan belongs only to these 320,000 nationals. They also enjoy free education, medical care, water and electricity, no taxes, and money + land for giving birth.
3. What is a mascot?
In each World Cup, the host country will bring its own "mascot".
The mascot of this World Cup was announced on April 2, 2022, and the mascot is called: La'eeb, which is an Arabic word that means a highly skilled player, Chinese transliterated as Raib.
The "seven" highlights of the World Cup
1. Our first winter "watch"
This World Cup is the first time that it has been held in the northern hemisphere winter, and the first World Cup football tournament has been held by a country that has never been in the World Cup. In addition, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will also be the last round of 32 of the World Cup, and by the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the number of main teams will increase to 48.
2. Ragnarok
Messi and Ronaldo are two superstars, aged 35 and 37 respectively, and the Qatar World Cup can be said to be the last chance for the two football superstars to "reach the top".
And for every fan of Messi and Ronaldo, this grand performance is definitely not to be missed. In fact, in addition to these two superstars, there are also Modric, Benzema, Suarez, Neuer, Cavani and other superstars, this World Cup may become their "last dance" on the World Cup field.
3. The light of South America?
For South America, football has become integrated into their lives.
In fact, South America has always been one of the absolute powerhouses in previous World Cups. But since Brazil won the World Cup in 2002, South American teams have missed out on the Hercules Cup.
However, in this World Cup, the South American team is in hot form and seems to want to attack the Hercules Cup again.
4. The group of death
In every World Cup, there is a death group when grouped.
For each team in the group of death, how to break through the group stage and enter the knockout stage is a topic they study day and night.
Try to familiarize yourself with each team's playing style, weaknesses, and find a way to exercise restraint in order to come out on top in the death group.
At this year's World Cup in Qatar, Group E became a veritable group of death. Germany, Spain, Japan, and Costa Rica, who can beat the battle?
5. Can I break the curse of defending my crown?
In the last five editions of the World Cup, there have been four group stage outouts for the defending champions. For example, France in 2002, Italy in 2010, Spain in 2014, and Germany in 2018.
In this World Cup, whether the defending champion France can win from the group stage has also become one of the highlights. Hopefully, the French team can break the spell.
6. Winter World Cup player status
Although the Qatar World Cup is held in the tropical climate of the northern hemisphere, due to the large temperature difference between day and night in Qatar, the evening game needs to consider the impact of temperature on players.
If the ability to adapt is relatively poor, it is likely that a strong team will be out of the game, but they are all professional athletes and should have been trained accordingly.
But once there is an upset, it must be a big attraction.
7. World Cup winner prediction
And for every World Cup, what everyone likes to see is the prediction of the champion by all kinds of people.
However, prediction is prediction, and until the last minute, it is never known who will go to the championship. Germany, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, etc., are all favorites to win the championship.
Which team do you favorite?
8. Easter eggs
In fact, China also participated in this World Cup, but not in the form of football.
For example, recently, the Central Bank of Qatar launched the Qatar 2022 World Cup Special Edition commemorative banknotes and coins.
Among them, one side of the commemorative banknote is printed with the main stadium of the World Cup built by China Railway Construction: Lusail Stadium.
In addition, Chinese referee Ma Ning, assistant referees Cao Yi and Shi Xiang were also selected as the Qatar World Cup referees. This is also the first time that the Chinese referee team has appeared in the men's World Cup. (tears)
Of course, Yiwu small commodity market is also working overtime for the World Cup. According to the estimate of the Yiwu Sporting Goods Association, from the banner of the top 32 of the Qatar World Cup to the ornaments and pillows of the Hercules Cup, "Made in Yiwu" accounts for nearly 70% of the entire World Cup peripheral goods.
Fixtures at a glance
1. Teams and groups
Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica in Group E became the "Group of Death"
2. Schedule and broadcast time
Don't make a mistake with the date of the "Zero Session"!
3. Team ranking
FIFA latest ranking for September: Brazil, Belgium and Argentina are the top three.
The first column in the table is the latest world ranking of the participating teams. Of the top 10 teams in the world, only seventh-placed Italy, failed to qualify for the World Cup. The latest ranking of the Chinese team is 78th, and Asia is ranked eighth.
Write at the end
Finally, it's the annual "stay up late" time, and in such an exciting month, of course, there will be good benefits to accompany.
In the process of watching the game, what interesting facts about the World Cup, or memories that you miss immensely?
Feel free to speak in the comments section!