Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar

Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar
PSG's Lionel Messi waves during the French Super Cup final soccer match between Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 31, 2022. Ariel Schalit/AP Photo
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A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title.

One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory—as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it—is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period was wrapped.