FIFA World Cup is a international tournament held every four years between the national men's soccer teams. The bidding for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022 is currently undergoing while 13 countries have placed their bid for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments while South Korea and Qatar have placed their bid only for the 2022 World Cup. The countries from the same continent as the host of FIFA World Cup 2018 will not be able to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Background
The first World Cup organized by FIFA was held in 1930 and was hosted by Uruguay. Up until now, only seven countries have won the trophy with Brazil being the champion 5 times. This FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the 22nd world cup as some were canceled due to World War II.
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Fast Facts
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13 countries have placed their bid for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments
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South Korea and Qatar have placed their bid only for the 2022 World Cup
