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FIFA World Cup 2022

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 20 until December 18. It is the first World Cup to be staged outside of the traditional off-season period due to Qatar's intense summer heat. 64 matches will be played over the 28-day tournament with 32 nations taking part, including England. It is the last World Cup to involve 32 teams, with the tournament expanding to 48 teams for 2026. France are the reigning champions. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham players will represent their countries while the Premier League takes a break from November 12 until December 26.

Chelsea wonderkids help England to top spot in under-17 World Cup despite Brazil defeat
Chelsea youth team
England under-17s fell to a 2-1 defeat against Brazil but still finished top of their group as they progressed to the next round of the World Cup
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Stan Kroenke set for FIFA snub as Arsenal owner suffers 2026 World Cup setback
Stan Kroenke
Arsenal news as Stan Kroenke faces missing out on hosting one of football's biggest fixtures at his £4 billion LA Rams stadium
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Arsenal to battle Liverpool for stand out La Liga star after improvement since World Cup
Arsenal transfer rumours
The Spanish international is yet to sign a new deal having impressed for Athletic Bilbao this season
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World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits out at France with brilliant Lionel Messi response
Lionel Messi
Pundits and journalists in France claimed Argentina's third goal in last week's World Cup final should have been ruled out after replays showed there were more than 11 La Albiceleste players on the field
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Petition to replay World Cup final and rob Lionel Messi of success hits 200,000 signatures
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Many supporters across the footballing world have signed a petition to get the Qatar World Cup final replayed after plenty of people voiced their concerns of the contest
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William Saliba and Hakim Ziyech similarity drawn as Arsenal star advised after World Cup failure
William Saliba
William Saliba, who only played a handful of minutes at the World Cup for France, has been urged not to be overly disheartened by a lack of playing time in Qatar
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Arsenal’s Matt Turner awarded surprise USMNT World Cup grade that will please Mikel Arteta
Matt Turner
The Arsenal and USA goalkeeper has received recognition for his impressive performances at the World Cup despite initial concerns over a lack of game time with the Gunners
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William Saliba breaks silence after World Cup final defeat as defender set for Arsenal return
William Saliba
William Saliba has spoken publicly for the first time since France lost to Argentina in the World Cup final as the defender prepares to return to Arsenal for the Premier League resumption
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World Cup 2026 ultimate guide: Hosts, venue, dates and how new format works
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As the curtain comes down on the Qatar World Cup, the eyes of the world will turn to 2026 and the next tournament which will be held in North America and revert to a summer schedule.
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Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher – Chelsea's World Cup winners and losers
Chelsea
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup now over, football.london takes a look at the Chelsea players who travelled to Qatar and assesses how they got on throughout the tournament
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Kylian Mbappe's comments rubbished by ex-Arsenal star Emiliano Martinez following World Cup win
Emiliano Martinez
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was left with the last laugh over Kylian Mbappe after Argentina secured a famous World Cup triumph over France in Qatar
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Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde slammed for what he did in Argentina vs France World Cup final
Jules Kounde
Chelsea summer transfer target Jules Kounde played for France in the World Cup final but the Barcelona defender was poor as Argentina emerged victorious in Qatar.
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Graham Potter learns three valuable Chelsea lessons after dramatic 2022 FIFA World Cup
Chelsea
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup now over, football.london takes a look at three things Chelsea head coach Graham Potter will have learned ahead of the return to club football
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When and where is the next World Cup after Argentina beat France in 2022 final
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Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in Qatar after Argentina beat France in the 2022 final and the 2026 tournament returns to summer time with USA, Canada and Mexico hosting.
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When does the Premier League resume? Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham's next fixtures
Premier League
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham fans are all gearing up for the return of the Premier League next week after the 2022 World Cup came to an end with Argentina beating France in the final.
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Cristian Romero, Harry Kane, Richarlison, Hugo Lloris - Tottenham's World Cup winners and losers
Cristian Romero
The World Cup has come to a close in Qatar and it's time to reflect on what the winter tournament brought for Tottenham Hotspur and its players
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Didier Deschamps gives update on France virus ahead of World Cup final vs Argentina
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France take on Argentina in the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday afternoon and Didier Deschamps has a number of fitness concerns after a virus swept through the camp
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How to watch Argentina vs France: TV channel, kick-off time, World Cup final live stream
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World Cup news: Argentina take on France in the final in Qatar on Sunday as Lionel Messi bids for glory on the biggest stage going head to head with Kylian Mbappe.
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Chelsea and Todd Boehly earn seven-figure transfer windfall as World Cup payments confirmed
Chelsea
With all of Chelsea's players now done with their FIFA World Cup campaigns, football.london takes a look at how much the club will earn from their help with the tournament
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How much are World Cup winners' medals worth and who gets them?
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World Cup final 2022 between Argentina and France takes place on Sunday in Lusail with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe taking centre stage.
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How to watch Croatia vs Morocco: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream for World Cup play-off
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World Cup news: football.london brings you all the information you need to know as Morocco take in 2018 finalists Croatia on the third place play-off in Qatar on Saturday.
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Mateo Kovacic confirms Graham Potter Chelsea fears ahead of Premier League return
Mateo Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic is still in Qatar with Croatia set to take on Morocco in the World Cup third place play-off ahead of the final between Argentina and France
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Arsenal news: Bukayo Saka's Man City concern as Gunners set for changes against Juventus
Arsenal transfer news
All the latest Arsenal related news from football.london and elsewhere
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William Saliba could be set for World Cup final start as Didier Deschamps handed France concerns
William Saliba
William Saliba has played less than 30 minutes at the World Cup this year but the Arsenal and France star may be needed for the final.
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