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The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organized by FIFA.It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in late 2010.
The teams had met in 40 previous matches including two games at CONCACAF Gold Cup finals (1996 and 2003, both won by Mexico), the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup Final (won 4–3 by Mexico), and four times in the FIFA World Cup group stage, three won by Brazil and one ending in a draw (4–0 in 1950, 5–0 in 1954, 2–0 in 1962 and 0–0 in 2014).
[9] [10] However, as the team lost to Tajikistan twice [11] [12] and away loss to the Philippines [13] and Yemen, [14] the Nepalis failed to qualify to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Nepal participated in the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification where they have to face strong Australia, Kuwait and Jordan, alongside minnows Chinese ...
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round: 2 July 2011 Timor-Leste: W 5–0 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal: 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round: 29 June 2011 Timor-Leste: W 2–1 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal: 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round: 11 April 2011 Sri Lanka: D 0–0
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil, the first held in South America since Argentina 1978, [85] and was the first occasion where consecutive World Cups were held outside Europe. [86] Russian delegates celebrate being chosen as the host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The host country is now chosen in a vote by FIFA's Council.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st edition of the World Cup, FIFA's football competition for national teams, held in Russia between 14 June and 15 July 2018. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Russia qualified for the finals automatically as tournament hosts, while 208 teams competed for the remaining 31 spots through qualifying rounds organised by the six FIFA ...
The Asian section of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification acted as qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, held in Russia, for national teams which were members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). 4.5 slots (four direct slots and one inter-confederation play-off slot) in the final tournament were available for AFC teams.
The South American section of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification acted as qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia, for national teams which are members of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). A total of 4.5 slots (4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation play-off slot) in the final tournament were available for ...