This was the first time the tournament was hosted in the Middle East and the Arab world.
The event took place from November 20 to December 18, 2022, making it the first World Cup not to be held in May, June, or July.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
Option A: France was the runner-up in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, losing to Argentina in the final.
Option C: Argentina was the winning team of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, not the host nation.
Option D: The United Arab Emirates is a country in the Middle East, but it did not host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Clinical Relevance
Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge - International Sporting Events as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, having general knowledge about major world events helps in building rapport and communicating effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Discussing common interests like sports can be a useful tool for therapeutic communication, helping to ease patient anxiety and build trust.
What if? If the question had asked about the 2026 host, the correct answer would be a joint hosting arrangement by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
How to Approach the Question
First, identify the key elements of the question: 'FIFA World Cup', '2022', and 'hosted'.
This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge.
Systematically evaluate the options provided.
Recall or deduce the correct host nation from the given choices. Qatar was widely publicized as the host for the 2022 tournament.
Differentiate the host nation (Qatar) from the winner (Argentina) and the runner-up (France) to avoid common mistakes.
Concept Tested & Keywords
Concept Tested: General Knowledge - International Sporting Events
Stem keywords: FIFA world cup 2022, hosted
Lead-in keywords: Which country
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Practise the full RML Lucknow - 2021
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