The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first World Cup held in the Arab world and the first in a Muslim-majority country. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022. All teams that qualified for the 2022 World Cup have now been allocated into one of the eight groups. Check out all the team nicknames for the upcoming Qatar World Cup below.

List of All Team Nicknames for the Qatar World Cup in 2022

In Qatar, the FIFA World Cup will be held in 2022. Here is a list of all team nicknames for the Qatar World Cup.

Team	Nickname	Meaning of Nickname
Argentina	la Albiceleste	“the White and Sky Blues” (in Spanish)
Australia	the Socceroos	a hybrid word from Soccer and Kangaroo (a native animal to Australia)
Belgium	les Diables Rouges / Rode Duivels	meaning ‘the Red Devils’ (in French and Dutch)
Brazil	Canarinho, or Seleção	Canarinho means ‘little canary’, and Seleção means The Selection/Team (in Portuguese).
Cameroon	Lions indomitable	meaning Indomitable Lions (in French)
Canada	the Canucks	Canucks is a slang term for Canadians. Also Les Rouges, meaning ‘The Reds’
Costa Rica	Los Ticos	Spanish slang for natives of Costa Rica. Also la Tricolor (“the Tricolors” in Spanish), la Roja (“the Reds”), la Sele (“the Selection”
Croatia	Vatreni	meaning Fiery boys. Also sometimes Kockasti (The Chequereds)
Denmark	Danish Dynamite
Ecuador	la Tri, or la Tricolor	the Tricolor (in Spanish)
England	the Three Lions
France	les Bleus	meaning ‘the blues’ in French
Germany	Die Nationalmannschaft, or Die Nationalelf	meaning ‘The National Team’, ‘The National Eleven’ (in German). Outside of Germany, simply ‘Die Mannschaft’ (The Team) is commonly used.
Ghana	the Black Stars	a reference to the sole black star on Ghana’s flag
Iran	Team Melli	meaning the National Team (in Persian). Also Shirants Perse / Shiran-e Pars (“the Persian Lions” in Persian).
Japan	Samurai Blues	also Nihon Daihyo (“Japanese Representatives” in Japanese)
Mexico	el Tri / el Tricolor / Tricolores	also less commonly uses the alternative nickname of “Los Aztecas”.
Morocco	les Lions de l’Atlas, Atlas Lions	“the Lions of Atlas” (in French), named after the Atlas Mountains
Netherlands	Oranje	meaning ‘orange’ (in Dutch)
Poland	Bialo-Czerwoni	White-Reds (in Polish). Also Polskie Orly (“ the Polish Eagles” in Polish)
Portugal	Selecção das Quinas	in Portuguese, the word “QUINAS” is a 5-sided Polyhedron, representing the “Forts” (Castles) Conquered from the Moors, in the “Foundation” of Portugal in 1143.
Qatar	Al Ennabi	“The Crimsons” in Arabic
Saudi Arabia	Al Sogour Al Akhdar	“The Green Hawks/Falcons” (in Arabic). Also Ouilad Al Sahara (“the Sons of the Desert” in Arabic)
Senegal	Les Lions de la Teranga	The Lions of Teranga / the Lions of Hospitality (in French). “Teranga” originates from the Wolof language.
Serbia	Plavi	the blue, or Orlovi (“the eagles” in Serbian)
South Korea	Asian Tigers or Taeguk Warriors	also the Red Devils. The Taeguk symbol of two hands clasping is in the middle of the Korean flag.
Spain	La Furia Roja	meaning ‘The Red Fury’. Also sometimes known as la Seleccion (“the Selection” in Spanish).
Switzerland	Schweizer Nati, or just Nati	meaning ‘The Nats’ – short for Nationals
Tunisia	Les Aigles de Carthage	The Eagles of Carthage (in French)
Uruguay	Charrúas	The Charrúas are the indigenous people of present-day Uruguay. Another nickname sometimes used is La Celeste Olímpica (The Olympic Sky Blue)
USA	The Stars and Stripes	Other names that are used are Team USA and The Yanks. There does not appear to be an official name.
Wales	the Dragons

 

How Did Qatar Earn Their Team Nickname?

Qatar’s team nickname is “The Maroons,” and they earned this nickname by winning the AFC Asian Cup in 2011. Qatar also hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2019, and they are set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
What Are Qatar’s Major Sports Teams?

Some of Qatar’s major sports teams include Al-Rayyan SC (football), Al-Sadd SC (football), El Jaish SC (football), and Al-Duhail SC (basketball).

Qatar’s National Football Team: The “Desert Warriors”

1. Qatar’s National Football Team: The “Desert Warriors”The well-known and popular Qatar national football team is also nicknamed “The Desert Warriors”. The team represents the country of Qatar in international football competitions and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. The team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times (in 2002, 2006, and 2010), and will be making their debut at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.The nickname “The Desert Warriors” was given to the team due to Qatar’s location in the Arabian Desert. Despite being located in a desert, Qatar is home to some of the best football facilities in the world, including the Aspire Academy and Khalifa International Stadium.

   Qatar’s national football team has produced some of the best players in Asia, such as former captain Ali Karimi, who is considered one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time. Other notable players include Hassan Al-Haydos, who is currently the top scorer in Qatari league history, and Almoez Ali, who holds the record for most goals scored in a single AFC Champions League season.

   With a strong lineup of talented players, led by head coach Felix Sanchez Bas, Qatar is looking to make a deep run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and bring home the country’s first-ever international trophy.

The Story Behind Qatar’s “Wahda” Football Club

Qatar’s Wahda Football Club, or “The Unity Club”, is one of the most popular and successful teams in Qatar. Founded in 1959, the club has won a total of 19 Qatar Stars League titles, 15 Emir of Qatar Cups, and 8 Sheikh Jassim Cups.

The club is owned by the Aspire Academy and is based in Doha. It currently plays its home games at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, which has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.

Wahda FC was founded during a time when football was not yet widely popular in Qatar. However, the club quickly gained popularity and became one of the country’s most successful teams.

One of the reasons for Wahda FC’s success is its strong youth development program. The Aspire Academy has helped produce some of Qatar’s best footballers, including World Cup-winning captain Hassan Al Haydos and former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez.

Wahda FC also has a strong connection with its fans. The club offers free bus transportation to all of its home games, making it easier for supporters to attend matches. Wahda FC also holds regular fan events, such as meet-and-greet sessions with players and coaching staff.

The club’s motto is “Unity is Strength”, which reflects its commitment to bringing people together through the power of football.

Qatar’s “Al-Sadd” Football Club and Their 2022 World Cup aspirations

Al-Sadd Sports Club is a Qatari professional sports club based in the city of Doha, Qatar. The club currently competes in the Qatar Stars League, the top division of football in Qatar. They are the most successful football club in Qatar, having won a record 21 league titles, 14 Emir of Qatar Cups, 8 Sheikh Jassem Cups, and 5 Crown Prince Cups. The club was founded in 1969 and plays its home games at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

The club has a long-standing rivalry with Al Rayyan Sports Club, with whom they contest the Qatar derby.

Al-Sadd SC is also notable for being one of only two Asian clubs to have ever reached the final of the AFC Champions League, doing so in 2011. The other is Urawa Red Diamonds from Japan. In 2019, they became the first Asian club to win the FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Real Madrid 1–0 in the final.

2022 FIFA World Cup aspirations

As hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar will automatically qualify for the tournament. However, that has not stopped Al-Sadd from dreaming of lifting the trophy on home soil. The club’s president said in 2019 that it was their “dream” to win the World Cup, and added that they were working hard to make sure they were prepared for what will be a historic event for both Qatar and Al-Sadd SC.

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“Al-Rayyan”: Qatar’s Premier Football Club

Al-Rayyan is Qatar’s premier football club, and they are one of the most successful teams in the country. They have won the Qatar Stars League five times, and the Emir Cup three times. They are also the only team from Qatar to reach the AFC Champions League final, which they did in 2011.

The team’s nickname is “The Lions”, and they play their home games at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 22,500, and it is one of the largest stadiums in Qatar.

Al-Rayyan was founded in 1967, and they have been one of the most successful teams in Qatar since then. they have a great rivalry with Al-Sadd, another of Qatar’s top football clubs.

Final Note

As the world anxiously awaits the Qatar World Cup, teams are getting their nicknames ready. Some of them are quite clever, while others are simply hilarious. Here is a list of all the teams and their nicknames:

Australia: The Socceroos

Iran: The Persian Stars

Japan: The Blue Samurai

Korea Republic: The Taegeuk Warriors

Qatar: The Maroons

Saudi Arabia: The Green Falcons

UAE: The White Wolves

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