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Current Affairs UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

How many teams participated in FIFA World Cup organised in Russia from 14 June – 15 July 2018?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 32

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “32”.
A total of 32 teams participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia from 14 June to 15 July.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022. A total of 32 teams are expected to participate in the tournament.

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