The 20th FIFA World Cup ended in a way many had predicted: Germany cavorting across the hallowed turf of Rio s Maracana with the trophy in their mitts. But the month-long football festival that led us to that point was sensational - from England s hapless group-stage exit to Luis Suarez being banned AGAIN for biting and hosts Brazil being smashed 7-1 by the eventual winners in the semis. Roll on Russia 2018!
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BBC Sport s Phil McNulty reflects on a tense night for Argentina and Lionel Messi after their 2-0 victory over Mexico in their second group-stage match at the World Cup.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will get underway on Sunday with football players from across the planet hoping for a shot at global glory in the Middle East.In total, 32 countries will compete for the coveted trophy that symbolises supremacy in .