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Robert Lewandowski pictured with his trophy after winning The Best FIFA Men's Player award in 2020

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022: Full List Of Nominees And Finalists

This edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards is based on performances between August 8, 2021 and December 18, 2022, which was the day of the World Cup final.

Croatia celebrates a win after a penalty shootout

Croatia Defeats Japan on PKs to Clinch Spot in World Cup Quarterfinals

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Ivan Perišić sent the game to extra time before Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made three saves in a penalty-kick shootout.

England manager Gareth Southgate pictured during his team's 6-2 win over Iran at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

All 32 World Cup Teams Ranked Based On Group Stage Results At Qatar 2022

The USMNT ranked 13th, despite being one of only five unbeaten teams.

The World Cup field is set to be down to 16

2022 World Cup: Quarterfinal Matchups, Schedule, Bracket

The road to the Dec. 18 title match in Lusail is picking up steam. Here’s how the knockout stage is unfolding.

Sergio Busquets and Spain walk off the pitch after losing to Japan.

Spain Survives Moment of Disaster—And May Be Better Off for It

La Furia Roja toed the line of a shock World Cup group stage collapse, but instead came away with a seemingly more favorable knockout stage draw.

Japan celebrates a goal vs. Spain.

Japan Win Clinches Group, Spain Still Through to Knockouts

The Samurai Blue came out of the halftime break with two goals in the first six minutes to take a shock 2–1 lead over Spain.

The World Cup trophy is pictured on display at a FIFA congress in March 2022

FIFA Men's World Cup Prize Money Explained: How $440m Pot For Qatar 2022 Will Be Divided

FIFA revealed earlier this year that the total prize pool for Qatar 2022 would be $440 million, including $42m for the winning team.

A photo taken during Spain's 1-1 draw with Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

World Cup Group E Remains Wide Open After Germany Fight Back To Draw With Spain

Germany must beat Costa Rica to stand any chance of going through.

Keysher Fuller celebrates a goal for Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Overcomes Spain Loss to Defeat Japan at World Cup

Los Ticos turned the tables on Japan with an 81st-minute goal on their first shot on target at the 2022 World Cup to earn its first victory.

Players of Japan pictured celebrating during their 2-1 win over Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Germany In Danger Of Another Early World Cup Exit After Shock Loss To Japan

Germany now face Spain in Al Khor on Sunday. A loss to Luis Enrique's side would likely result in elimination.

Japan-Goal-Germany

Japan Comes Back to Stun Germany in Famous World Cup Win

Germany had a lead and all sorts of pressure, but Japan struck twice to secure three massive points in a difficult World Cup group.

The FIFA World Cup logo pictured at Corniche Promenade in Qatar

FIFA World Cup Sorting Rules: How Group Order Will Be Decided At Qatar 2022

The sorting rules for the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage are different to those used by UEFA in the Champions League and Europa League.

Mexico's 2022 World Cup jerseys

(Photos) Every Team's 2022 World Cup Jerseys - Who Will Be Best Dressed In Qatar?

Which national team has the best 2022 World Cup jersey? Take a look at the shirts of all 32 teams competing at Qatar 2022 and decide for yourself.