Sunday will see host nation Qatar take on Ecuador in the opening game of what many already consider to be among the most controversial editions of the Fifa World Cup ever.
From corruption and human rights abuses to LGBTQ+ rights and alcohol consumption, the conversation leading up to international soccer’s showpiece occasion has been dominated by everything but the sport. Still, 32 teams have been arriving in the Middle East over the past week for a World Cup likely to feel stranger than any other, with most major domestic competitions around the world forced to pause in the middle of their seasons in order to accommodate the first-ever winter edition of the event.
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has made the bold suggestion that five billion people will watch this year’s World Cup, which will see 64 matches played across eight stadiums over 28 days. Soccer’s global governing body expects more than one million visitors will travel to Qatar, which is reported to have spent in excess of US$200 billion on staging the tournament, including around US$8 billion on infrastructure.
With kick-off just days away, SportsPro presents a comprehensive commercial breakdown of every national team competing at the World Cup, as well as the tournament sponsors, broadcasters and venues.
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The teams
Note: All sponsorship values have been officially disclosed or reported. Social media data, which includes Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, is from Conviva or has been calculated.
Group A
Qatar
Fifa ranking: 50thFederation president: Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmad Al ThaniKit supplier: Nike (signed 2010, value not reported, duration not reported) Main sponsor: Qatar National Bank (extension signed 2017, value not reported, expires 2023) Other partners: Shell, Qatar Airways, Alkass, The Look Company, Ooredoo, Toyota, TalabatSocial media following: 273.1k
Ecuador
Fifa ranking: 44thFederation president: Francisco EgasKit supplier: Marathon (US$2.6 million total, signed 1994, extension signed 2016, expires 2023)Main sponsors: Smart Fit, CNT, Banco Guayaquil, Cervecería Nacional, Other partners: Betcris, Gatorade, Mentol Chino, LG, Chaide, Golden Bear, Suncare, Pical, LatAm Airlines, PedidosYa, Zapatos VenusSocial media following: 540k
Senegal
Fifa ranking: 18thFederation president: Augustin Senghor Kit supplier: Puma (US$3 million a year, signed 2017, expires 2022)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Orange, Lonase, Groupe Kirène, Air Senegal, Coris Bank, 1XBet, Blaise Diagne International Airport, Sablux Holding, Port Autonome de DakarSocial media following: 943.5k
Netherlands
Fifa ranking: 8thFederation president: Just SpeeKit supplier: Nike (US$13.6 million per year, first signed 1996, extension signed 2014, expires 2026)Main sponsor: ING (value not reported, signed 2014, expires 2022)Other partners: Dutch Lottery, Albert Heijn, Bitvavo, KPN, ARAG, Coca-Cola, Engie, DHL, Heineken, Sligro Hotels, Unilever, VolkswagenSocial media following: 3.3 million
The Netherlands, coached by Louis van Gaal, are back at the World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2018 edition
Group B
England
Fifa ranking: 5thFederation chief executive: Mark BullinghamKit supplier: Nike (UK£400 million, extension signed 2016, expires 2030)Main sponsor: BT (UK£60 million, signed 2019, expires 2024)Other partners: Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Cognizant, Dettol, Disney, Emirates, Fanatics, Google Cloud, LG, Lucozade, M&S Food, Mitre, National Express, Nationwide, Nuffield Health, PayPal, Pokemon, Snickers, Thomas Lyte, Vitality, Walkers, Weetabix, XBoxSocial media following: 24.1 million
Iran
Fifa ranking: 20thFederation president: Mehdi TajKit supplier: Merooj (value not reported, duration not reported)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: N/ASocial media following: 980.4k
USA
Fifa ranking: 16thFederation president: Cindy Parlow ConeKit supplier: Nike (value not reported, extension signed 2021, expires 2033)Main sponsor: Volkswagen (‘seven figures annually’, extension signed 2022, duration not reported)Other partners: Allstate, Chipotle, AT&T, Deloitte, Bio Steel, GoGo Squeez, Anheuser-Busch, Hyperice, VisaSocial media following: 3.9 million
Wales
Fifa ranking: 19thFederation president: Steve WilliamsKit supplier: Adidas (UK£1.3 million per year, extension signed 2016, duration not reported)Main sponsor: BT (value not reported, signed 2019, expires 2024)Other partners: EE, JD, M&S Food, McDonald’s, Conotoxia, Bob Sports, Princes Gate, Science in Sport, The National Lottery, Hawes & Curtis, Penderyn, Macron, Destination Sport Travel, PrecisionSocial media following: 1.2 million
Group C
Argentina
Fifa ranking: 3rdFederation president: Claudio TapiaKit supplier: Adidas (value not reported, signed 1974, extension signed 2011, expires 2022)Main sponsor: Binance (US$40 million, signed 2022, expires 2027)Other partners: Coca-Cola, Sancor Seguros, YPF, Toro, Schneider, Naldo, Bet Warrior, BC.Game, Zanella, McDonald’s, PedidosYa, PrimeFin, Kavak, Aerolineas Argentinas, Smiles, W88, Hype Drinks, Duelbits, CottiCoffee, Socios.com, bon aqua, GilletteSocial media following: 17.6 million
Saudi Arabia
Fifa ranking: 51stFederation president: Yasser AlmisehalKit supplier: Nike (value not reported, signed 2011, duration not reported)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Berain, Hungerstation, Budget Saudi Arabia, Saudi National BankSocial media following: 1.1 million
Mexico
Fifa ranking: 13thFederation president: Yon de LuisaKit supplier: Adidas (US$10 million a year, extension signed 2014, expires 2022)Main sponsors: Coca-Cola, AT&T, Banorte, Kavak, BitsoOther partners: G500, Lala, Visa, Hyperice, LG, Draftea, Autobuses de Oriente, BeGoSocial media following: 23.9 million
Poland
Fifa ranking: 26thFederation president: Cezary KuleszaKit supplier: Nike (UK£2.6 million a year, signed 2008, extended 2014, duration not reported)Main sponsor: Orlen (value not reported, Orlen took on deal after acquiring Grupa Lotos)Other partners: InPost, T Mobile, Oshee, STS, Fakro, Ustronianka, Inszury, 99rent, Biedronka, Leroy Merlin, Tarczynski, Alior BankSocial media following: 3.4 million
Group D
France
Fifa ranking: 4thFederation president: Noël Le GraëtKit supplier: Nike (€50 million per year, extension signed 2018, expires 2026)Main sponsors: Crédit Agricole, EDF, Orange, Uber Eats, VolkswagenOther partners: Konami, Belin, Betclic, Coca-Cola, Intermarché, KFCSocial media following: 26.4 million
Reigning champions France have had a disrupted build-up to the tournament, including an image rights row between the federation and star player Kylian Mbappe
Australia
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Fifa ranking: 38thFederation president: Chris NikouKit supplier: Nike (value not reported, signed 2006, extended 2022, expires 2033)Main sponsor: Subway (‘just under’ AUS$12 million total, signed 2022, expires 2025)Other partners: Commonwealth Bank, Cupra, QantasSocial media following: 1.2 million
Denmark
Fifa ranking: 10thFederation president: Jesper MøllerKit supplier: Hummel (value not reported, signed 2015, extended 2019, expires 2030)Main sponsors: Oddset, Arbejdernes LandsbankOther partners: Carlsberg, Stark, Volkswagen, Unisport, Rema1000, Eurosportring, Superligaen A/SSocial media following: 938k
Tunisia
Fifa ranking: 30thFederation president: Wadie JaryKit supplier: Kappa (value not reported, signed 2018, expires 2022)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Carrefour, Tunisair, BNA, Matrix, Kartago, Sabrine, SherringtonSocial media following: 829.7k
Group E
Spain
Fifa ranking: 7th Federation president: Luis RubialesKit supplier: Adidas (€18 million a year, extension signed 2019, expires 2030)Main sponsor: Finetwork (value not reported, signed 2020, expires 2023)Other partners: Pelayo, Halcon Viajes, Principe, Cervezas Victoria, IberiaSocial media following: 11.1 million
Costa Rica
Fifa ranking: 31st Federation president: Rodolfo VillalobosKit supplier: New Balance (value not reported, signed 2015, expires 2023) Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Diario Extra, Dos Pinos, Euromobilia, Conrela Plus, Grupo INS, Real Intercontinental, Interfruto, Jaam Imagen Digital, Marvi, Well, Medismart, Penalty, Plycem, SAAT, Scotiabank, Trumix, PedidosYa, Kizuna Tech, Pepsi, Gatorade, KolbiSocial media following: 1.4 million
Germany
Fifa ranking: 11thFederation president: Bernd NeuendorfKit supplier: Adidas (€50 million a year, extension signed 2018, expires 2030)Main sponsor: Volkswagen (€25 million to €30 million a year, signed 2005, extension signed 2019, expires 2024)Other partners: Bwin, Coca-Cola, Commerzbank, Lufthansa, T-Mobile, Strauss, Ergo, Exasol, Flyeralarm, Hormann, Rewe, Van LaackSocial media following: 15.4 million
Japan
Fifa ranking: 24thFederation president: Tashima Kohzo Kit supplier: Adidas (value not reported, signed 1999, extended 2014, expires 2022)Main sponsor: Kirin (value not reported, signed 2015, expires 2022)Other partners: Toyo Tires, Asahi Shimbun, MS&AD, Mizuho, Japan Airlines, FamilyMart, Saison CardSocial media following: 1.5 million
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Group F
Belgium
Fifa ranking: 2ndFederation president: Paul Van den BulckKit supplier: Adidas (US$3.6 million per year, signed 2014, extension signed 2020, expires 2026)Main sponsor: ING (value not reported, extension signed 2013, duration not reported)Other partners: Besix, BMW, Carrefour, Coca-Cola, Côte d’Or, GLS, Jupiler, Lotto, Proximus, PwCSocial media following: 3.6 million
Canada
Fifa ranking: 41stFederation president: Nick Bontis Kit supplier: Nike (value not reported, signed 2018, duration not reported)Main sponsor: Toyota (value not reported, signed 2017, duration not reported)Other partners: Allstate, Carlsberg, Degree, GE Appliances, GoGo Squeez, Oat Canada, Osmows Shawarma, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, Teck, Sentinel StorageSocial media following: 730.6k
Morocco
Fifa ranking: 22ndFederation president: Fouzi LekjaaKit supplier: Puma (value not reported, signed 2019, duration not reported)Main sponsor: Maroc Telecom (value not reported, duration not reported)Other partners: Sidi Ali, OCP, Inwi, Hyundai, Head & Shoulders, Gillette, Coca-Cola, CDG, Bank Al-Maghrib, AfriquiaSocial media following: 3.1 million
Croatia
Fifa ranking: 12thFederation president: Marijan Kustic Kit supplier: Nike (UK£1.7 million a year, signed 1990, extended 2016, expires 2026)Main sponsor: Fortenova Group (value not reported, signed 2021, expires 2025)Other partners: Ozujsko, Konzum, HEP, PSK, PBZ, Croatia Osiguranje, Cipi Cips, Croatia Tourism, Jana, T-Mobile, Croatia Airlines, Anic Outdoor, Janaf, Hyundai, Arriva, Joop!, Ban Tours, Pik Vrbovec, Sokol Security, Gaz Nutrition, PudaSocial media following: 1.4 million
Group G
Brazil
Fifa ranking: 1stFederation president: Ednaldo RodriguesKit supplier: Nike (US$35.5 million a year, signed 1996, expires 2026)Main sponsors: Itau Unibanco, Vivo, Guarana AntarcticaOther partners: Mastercard, Gol, Bitci.com, Free Fire, Kwai, Ze Delivery de Bebidas, Cimed, Fiat, Pague Menos, Semp TCL, Kavak, Rappi, 3 Coracoes, TechnoGym, StatSports, Kin Analytics, Globus Italian ExcellenceSocial media following: 31.7 million
Five-time champions Brazil are among the favourites for the tournament
Serbia
Fifa ranking: 21stFederation chief executive: Nenad Bjeković Kit supplier: Puma (value not reported, signed 2018, duration not reported)Main sponsor: Vivo (value not reported, signed 2022, duration not reported)Other partners: Arena Channels Group, Mozzart, Nektar, VoaVoda, DangbeiSocial media following: 597.2k
Switzerland
Fifa ranking: 15thFederation president: Dominique BlancKit supplier: Puma (US$1.5 million a year, signed 1998, extension signed 2011, duration not reported)Main sponsor: Credit Suisse (value not reported, signed 1993, extended 2019, expires 2023)Other partners: Volkswagen, Swiss International Airlines, Carl F BuchererSocial media following: 548.4k
Cameroon
Fifa ranking: 43rdFederation president: Samuel Eto’oKit supplier: One All Sports (value not reported, signed 2022, expires 2025)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Orange, Tangui, 33, Top, XXL EnergySocial media following: 801.8k
Group H
Portugal
Fifa ranking: 9thFederation president: Fernando GomesKit supplier: Nike (UK£6.5 million a year, signed 1997, extension signed 2017, expires 2024)Main sponsor: Sagres (value not reported, extension signed 2018, expires 2024)Other partners: Altice, BPI, Jogos Santacasa, Cuf, Sacoor Brothers, Hertz, Vodafone, Placard, ContinenteSocial media following: 17 million
Ghana
Fifa ranking: 61stFederation president: Kurt OkrakuKit supplier: Puma (€900,000 a year, extension signed 2022, duration not reported)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Zeepay, Access, Flora Tissues, Wood in Fashion, KGL Group, Malta Guinness, BetPawa, Mara, Betway, Visit Ghana, Nasco, STC, Decathlon, Zaz, Goil Good Energy, Uber, Go Go Wash, BakerTilly, StarTimesSocial media following: 1.1 million
Uruguay
Fifa ranking: 14thFederation president: Ignacio AlonsoKit supplier: Puma (US$24 million total, signed 2016, expires 2024)Main sponsors: Asociación Española, AntelOther partners: Ta-Ta, Coca-Cola, BSE, Volkswagen, Banco Republica, Pilsen, Powerade, Suat, PedidosYa, Schneck, Divino, McDonald’sSocial media following: 2.8 million
South Korea
Fifa ranking: 28thFederation president: Chung Mong GyuKit supplier: Nike (KRW20 billion/US$15 million a year, signed 1996, extended 2020, expires 2032)Main sponsor: N/AOther partners: Hana Bank, KT, Shinsegae, emart, Kyobo, Hyundai, Coupang Play, Asiana Airlines, Coca-Cola, Nexon, GuinessSocial media following: 1.1 million
The venues
Al Bayt Stadium
Location: Al Khor
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Capacity: 60,000
Games: Opening match, five group games, last 16, quarter-final, semi-final
Lusail Stadium
Location: Lusail
Capacity: 80,000
Games: Five group games, last 16, quarter-final, semi-final, final
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Location: Umm Al Afaei
Capacity: 40,000
Games: Five group games, last 16
Al Janoub Stadium
Location: Umm Al Afaei
Capacity: 40,000
Games: Five group games, last 16
Al Thumama Stadium
Location: Al Thumama, Doha
Capacity: 40,000
Games: Five group games, last 16, quarter-final
Education City Stadium
Location: Al Rayyan
Capacity: 40,000
Games: Five group games, last 16, quarter-final
Khalifa International Stadium
Location: Doha
Capacity: 40,000
Games: Five group games, last 16, third place playoff
Stadium 974
Location: Ras Abu Aboud
Capacity: 40,000
Games: Five group games, last 16
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