'100 Days to Go' until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

With 100 days to go, excitement is building in the Middle East and beyond for the first-ever winter World Cup. It's fair to say preparations are well underway for the biggest sports competition. Eight spectacular stadiums have been officially inaugurated. In preparation for the final, Lusail Stadium will host its first-ever football game.

Notable Moments: Senegal shock holders France who crash out in Group stage

Host nation South Korea stun Spain & Italy on way to Semi-Finals

Brazil's Ronaldo makes headlines scoring 8 goals in the competition (and due to stand-out haircut)

2006

Host Nation: Germany

Winners: Italy

Miroslav Klose helps the host nation progress to the semi-finals with five goals.

Notable Moments: England was eliminated again in a penalty shootout after Wayne Rooney was handed a red card.

The World Cup final saw Zinedine Zidane sensationally sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi.

2010Host Nation: South Africa

Winners: Spain

Having won the Euro’s in 2008, La Roja went to South Africa full of confidence and showcased their famed tiki-taka style.

Notable Moments:

Luis Suarez's handball helps deny Ghana from becoming the first African team to make the last four of the competition.

Goal-line technology was introduced partly due to match officials missing Frank Lampard's goal against Germany

Host Nation: BrazilWinners: Germany

Notable Moments:

Spain was defeated 5-1 in the opening game against the Netherlands and failed to make the last 16.

Brazil lost at home 7-1 in the semi-final clash with Germany in a remarkable game in Belo Horizonte.

Host Nation: RussiaWinners: France

 A tournament that saw Kylian Mbappe take the world by storm. The French, led by Didier Deschamps, lifted the trophy for the second time.

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2014