World Cup matches are played similarly to normal soccer matches, with teams playing two 45-minute halves and extra time awarded by referees. Because the ball does not stop running when the game is stopped, the clock does not stop after the game ends. In group stage matches, a game is over when one team wins and the other loses. If the teams draw, both teams receive one point each. Afterwards, the tournaments are played in a knockout style, with teams playing one another and deciding their fates by knockout and elimination.

World Cup teams from Europe and South America

In this year's world cup 2022 livestream, five-time winners Brazil will face the 'Golden Generation' of Belgium in the quarter-finals, while the 1998 champions Uruguay will take on France. All seven previous World Cup winners have been from Europe or South America, and no team outside of the two continents has reached the quarter-finals. These are the teams to watch out for in the quarter-finals if you want to see which continents are best in soccer.

Teams from North America, Africa, Asia and Oceania

During the qualifying phase, teams from North America, Africa, Asia and Oceana will compete against one another to qualify for the World Cup. The top two teams from each region advance to the knockout phase, and the last team standing is positioned to advance to the World Cup. COVID-19 outbreaks have forced the Cook Islands and Vanuatu to withdraw, and Tahiti and Solomon Islands played a single game in Group A. Meanwhile, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea advanced from Group B.

Teams from Europe and South America

The field for the 2018 World Cup is set, and the 2022 World Cup has been the subject of controversy ever since it was announced. The European contingent, which includes France, Belgium, England, Spain, and Germany, is a familiar one. On the South American side, the continent's powerhouses such as Brazil and Argentina are in there. But who will the Europeans face? Is the tournament a good match-up for the South American teams?

Teams from Asia and Africa

After last night's 0-3 loss to Belgium, all teams from Asia and Africa have now been eliminated from the World Cup. All five African sides have also failed to qualify for the knockout stage, but Japan was the only Asian team to make it to the knockout phase, thanks to two fewer yellow cards than their opponents. Despite the setback, they will be hoping to give the host nation a run for their money in the coming days.

Teams from North America

In the 1986 World Cup, Mexico hosted the competition. A total of 16 CONCACAF nations qualified for the tournament. Canada clinched qualification after beating Honduras 2-1 in the group stage on 14 September. The rest of the continent failed to qualify for the tournament. Teams from Central America and the Caribbean have a long history in international competition, and their presence in the World Cup will be sorely missed this time around.

Teams from South America

The World Cup is in Brazil and Argentina's backyard, but teams from South America are still in the mix to make the finals in Qatar. Five teams are still alive in their group and all have a chance to advance to the finals. Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina have all played 18 matches between them, and each side is still undefeated. The top four teams from each group will qualify automatically, with the fifth-place team facing an Asian team in a playoff.