Question

How many teams participated in FIFA World Cup organised in Russia from 14 June - 15 July 2018 ?
1. 32
2. 34
3. 36
4. 30

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 32

The correct answer is 32.

• The 21st edition of FIFA World Cup 2018 was held in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018.
• There were 32 teams divided into eight groups of four each for this edition of the World Cup.
• This was the first time since 2006 that the World Cup was held in Europe.
• There were a total of 64 matches played across 12 venues located in 11 cities.
• At an estimated cost of over $14.2 billion, it was the most expensive World Cup to date.
• In the final, France played Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
• France won the match 4–2 to claim their second World Cup.
• Germany won FIFA 2014 and it was the defending Champion.
• Croatian player Luka Modrić was voted the tournament's best player winning the Golden Ball.
• FIFA 2022 will be played in 2022.

• FIFA- Federation Internationale de Football Association
• It is a non-profit organization which describes itself as an international governing body of association football, futsal and beach soccer.
• It is the highest governing body of football.
• Headquarters-Zurich, Switzerland
• President-Gianni Infantino