- Sputnik International, 1920, 20.11.2022
2022 FIFA World Cup
The first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world is taking place in Doha, Qatar from November 20 to December 18 and 32 national teams are competing in eight groups. It is expected that about 5 billion people will watch this year's tournament.

Fans Gather in Iran to Watch National Team Match Against England in FIFA World Cup

© AFP 2023 / FABRICE COFFRINIIran supporters pose outside of the FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda park in Doha on November 20, 2022, during the opening of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)
Iran supporters pose outside of the FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda park in Doha on November 20, 2022, during the opening of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP) - Sputnik International, 1920, 21.11.2022
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Novermber 20 in Qatar, making it the first country in the Middle East and Arab world to hold such an event. It is also expected to be the most expensive World Cup in the history of football competitions.
Sputnik is live from Tehran, as thousands of Iranian football fans gather to watch the 2022 World Cup match between Iran and England, which takes place at Khalifa Stadium, Al Rayyan.
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