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Morocco defeats Portugal 1–0 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to become the first African and first Arab semi-finalists in World Cup history.
The Ironman Triathlon cancels the 2023 and 2024 triathlons to be held in Juneau, Alaska, United States, citing economic concerns.
FIFA announced a fine against the Ecuadorian Football Federation due to discriminatory chants by fans during Ecuador's opening match against Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium in the 2022 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2–1 in a World Cup group stage match, ending Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run. The result marked one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Hosts New Zealand win a record sixth Women's Rugby World Cup title after defeating England 34–31 in the final at Eden Park in Auckland. The final was a rematch of the 2017 edition, which New Zealand had also won.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter stated that awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar was a mistake, citing the country's size and human rights record. He said he had opposed the decision at the time and blamed Michel Platini for influencing the vote.
Khalid Salman, Qatari FIFA World Cup ambassador, faced criticism for describing homosexuality as mental damage during a ZDF interview. FIFA has not issued a public response to the comments.
Francesco Bagnaia wins the 2022 MotoGP World Championship for Ducati at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia.