Explanation

• Edition: 22
• Held: 20 November 18 December 2022 (Qatar)
• Matches: 64
• Length: 28 days
• First Asian cities to host FIFA world cup: South Korea & Japan (2002)
• First Arab country to host FIFA world: Qatar (2022)
• FIFA world cup held in Asia in 2022: Second time
• Venues: 8 (5 cities)
• Country to provide security: Pakistan (sent around 4500 soldiers)
• Country to produce ball: Pakistan
• Participating countries from Asia: Qatar, Iran, South Korea, Japan & Saudi Arabia
• Winner: Argentine
• Argentine won: after 36 years (previously won in 1986)
• Runner-up: France
• Argentine won: third time
• Goals scored: 172
• Top scorer: Kylian Mbappe (8 goals)
• Kylian Mbappe belongs: France
• Best player: Lionel Messi (7 goals) (Argentine)
• Golden Ball winner: Lionel Messi
• Lionel Messi won Ball: Second time
• Lionel Messi won Golden Ball first time: 2014
• Best young player: Enzo Fernendez (Argentine)
• Best goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez (Argentine)
• Country to get third position: Croatia
• Country to get fourth position: Morocco
• Golden Boot winner: Kylian Mbappe (8 goals)
• Second player to score hat-trick in Final: Kylian Mbappe
• First Arab country to Qualify for semi-final: Morocco
• Final held: Lusail Stadium 
• World Cup trophy showcased by: Deepika Pedukone (Indian actress) & Iker Casillas (Spanish legend footballer)
• Golden Glove winner: Emiliano Martinez (Argentine)
• In 2022, Argentine became the first South American nation to win FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 2002.
• France lost in the final of a World Cup for the second time (First vs Italy in 2006) (second vs Argentine in 2022)

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

Explanation

• Australia won the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup
• Australia won: first time
• Edition: 7th
• Date: November 14, 2021
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
• Runner-up: New Zealand
• Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh 
• Australia won by: 8 Wickets
• Participating teams: 16

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Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Australian rules football and cricket are Australia's national sports

Additional information:

• Capital: Canberra
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Official language: No official language at the federal level; English is the de facto national language.
• Continent/region: Oceania
• Major religion: Christianity
• Parliament: Parliament of Australia (Federal Parliament)

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• The goalkeeper wears the most protective equipment because they must stop fast-moving, hard hockey balls.
• Their protective gear includes a helmet with a face mask, leg guards, kickers, padded gloves and body protection.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• 2030 — Ahmedabad, India: Centenary Commonwealth Games

Additional information:

• 2026 — Glasgow, Scotland: Commonwealth Games, scheduled for 23 July–2 August 2026.

Last verified on 22-10-2026