Without a doubt, the best goalscorer in the World Cup history is Miroslav Klose. However, in this post, I'll focus on the best goalscorers participating in the 2022 World Cup. So, when I say World Cup top scorers, I don’t mean overall in the history of just the World Cup, but in general. I’ll write about the players that are most likely to be among the best FIFA World Cup players this year. World Cup Overview FIFA World Cup is the most important sporting competition in the world, along with the Olympics. It happens once every four years, which adds to its excitement and importance. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the last time 32 teams will participate. This format started in 1998, and FIFA expanded it to 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Also, the Qatar World Cup will be the first tournament held during the winter months. That also means that, for the vast majority of players, the World Cup will be played in the middle of the club season. So, we’ll see the effects of this change for the first time. World Cup Schedule: November 21: Opening Ceremony, Group A Opener (Qatar) December 2: Final Group Games December 3-6: Round of 16 December 9-10: Quarterfinals December 13-14: Semifinals December 17: Third-Place Match December 18: Final Brazil leads all nations with five World Cup titles, and right behind them are Germany and Italy with four, but only Germany will have a chance in Qatar to tie for first place. The winner of the first World Cup, Uruguay, shares 3rd place with France and Argentina, each having won two times. Lastly, England and Spain each won once. The best goalscorer in the history of the World Cup is Miroslav Klose, with 16 goals, and he participated four times. However, when we speak about the best goalscorer in a single tournament, that title goes to Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals for France in 1958. Who Is the Top World Cup Scorer? Germany’s Miroslav Klose participated in four World Cups between 2002 and 2014, scoring 16 goals in total. He debuted in Japan and South Korea when he scored five goals en route to the final game, where Germany lost to Brazil, led by the leading scorer of that tournament, Ronaldo, who scored eight goals. In 2006, he again scored five whilst playing on the home field, and Germany finished in 3rd place. In South Africa in 2010, Klose and his team again finished 3rd, and one of the best World Cup soccer players scored four goals this time. In his final appearance in 2014 in Brazil, Germany finally won their 4th title. The veteran striker contributed with two goals, his last being in a legendary semifinal game against Brazil that Germany won 7-1. Who Is the Oldest Goalscorer in a World Cup? Roge Milla is the World Cup’s oldest goalscorer at 42 years and 39 days. He set a new record when he scored against Russia in the 1994 World Cup, breaking his own record set in 1990. Also, in 1994, Milla was the oldest player to play in the tournament until Colombian goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon broke that record in 2014 (later broken again by Essam El Hadary). Milla is one of the Cameroon legends, having scored 43 goals in 77 matches for the national team. Who Is the Youngest Goalscorer in a World Cup? The youngest goalscorer was also one of the best players in the history of the sport – the legendary Pele. In 1958 in Sweden, Pele scored six goals in four games, the first being at the age of 17 and 239 days. The legend helped Brazil win three of their five World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970. To this day, he is Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 77 goals in 92 games. Pele broke the record set at the first World Cup in 1930 when Manuel Rosas scored for Mexico at the age of 18 years and 93 days. He is also among the World Cup's top scorers, with 12 goals in 14 matches. Possible World Cup Top Scorers (2022) Player National Team Club Goals Assists 1. Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Manchester Utd 117 42 2. Lionel Messi Argentina PSG 86 51 3. Robert Lewandowski Poland Barcelona 76 28 4. Thomas Müller Germany Bayern Munich 44 40 5. Kylian Mbappé France PSG 27 21 Cristiano Ronaldo Number 1 on the all-time list is the Portuguese menace, Cristiano Ronaldo. For his national team, Ronaldo played a record 189 times and scored 117 goals>/strong>, and he is the second player to surpass 100 goals, after Iranian Ali Daei. In the past, Ronaldo competed at four World Cups, and after 4th place in 2006, he didn’t reach the quarterfinals stage. Like his biggest rival, Lionel Messi, the Qatar World Cup is likely his last chance to win the most crucial football tournament and bring the first World Cup trophy to Portugal. He currently holds the 30th position with seven goals in 17 matches, but if he repeats his success from Russia, when he scored four goals, he can climb to 6th position and achieve a tie with World Cup legends Sándor Kocsis and Jürgen Klinsmann. Lionel Messi Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball in 2014, which is the award for the best player in the World Cup. He will probably have his last chance in Qatar to bring new glory to Argentina and match the success of his idol Diego Armando Maradona. So far, Messi has scored six World Cup goals in 19 matches. With his first one, against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006, Messi became the 6th youngest World Cup goal scorer, one week before his 19th birthday. With 86 goals in 162 matches, Messi is the all-time leader of the Argentine national team in both goals and caps, with 30 goals more than second-placed Gabriel Omar Batistuta and 15 more matches than his long-time teammate Javier Mascherano. His 86 goals put him in 4th place among international goal scorers overall. Robert Lewandowski Interestingly, Lewandowski never scored a World Cup final goal because Poland qualified only once during Lewandowski’s impressive run in the last 12 years with his German football club. Since moving to Germany in 2010, Lewandowski has scored 103 goals in four seasons for Borussia Dortmund and 344 goals in 375 matches for Bayern Munich during the last eight seasons. Even in the World Cup qualifiers, the captain of the Polish national team has an impressive record of 30 goals in 37 matches. Lewandowski just turned 34, but he's got a new challenge since moving to Barcelona, where he's already scored two goals in two games. Like Messi and Ronaldo, Lewandowski has a final chance to add a World Cup success to his resume. Thomas Müller Another player who can surpass some legends and reach the top of the goal scorers list is Germany’s silent killer, Thomas Müller, who is somewhat surprisingly among the World Cup's top scorers in history. The Bayern Munich legend has already played at three World Cups, and in Russia, in 2018, he didn’t score. However, he found the net five times each in 2010 and 2014, when he helped Germany win its fourth World Cup. After the group stage exit in 2018 and the Round of 16 exit at Euro 2020, Germany made massive changes, and Hansi Flick replaced Joachim Löw as the national team coach. Flick introduced a new generation starring: Kai Havertz Serge Gnabry Jamal Musiala Florian Wirtz However, Müller remained on the team to lead them on and off the field. In Qatar, he will get a chance to add to his tally of 10 goals as a member of Die Mannschaft’s strong attacking formation. Kylian Mbappé On the way towards the second World Cup trophy for France, Mbappé scored four goals, including two in an epic quarterfinal game against Argentina, and one in the World Cup final game against Croatia, for a score of 4-1, which put the game out of reach for the Croatian national team. Mbappé also made it to the youngest scorers list, sitting in 12th place of all time. PSG players have already scored 27 goals for Les Bleus in 57 matches. Mbappé will be 24 years old two days after the 2022 World Cup ends, so he has a chance to catch record holder Miroslav Klose during this one and the next two or three World Cups. Even though he was among the World Cup's top players in 2018, he wasn’t considered for the main individual award, but that could change this year, and he’ll have an opportunity to become one of the Golden Ball winners. Player National Team Club Goals Assists 6. Neymar Brazil PSG 74 53 7. Luis Suarez Uruguay Nacional 68 37 8. Romelu Lukaku Belgium Internazionale 68 15 9. Harry Kane England Tottenham 50 14 10. Karim Benzema France Real Madrid 37 20 Neymar Most probably, there isn’t a more controversial player in football in the last decade than Neymar. His apparent diving and strange absences are constantly annoying football fans. None of them, however, can deny his offensive output. A 30-year-old PSG player debuted for the Seleção at the age of 18, and with his teammate Dani Alves he is chasing the two most capped Brazil players ever, fullbacks Cafu and Roberto Carlos. Neymar is currently 4th with 119 games but is second in goals with 74, just three less than football and World Cup legend Pele. Counting only World Cup appearances, Neymar scored six goals in 10 games in Brazil in 2014 and Russia in 2018. He has a new opportunity in Qatar to add to his score and help Brazil win their sixth title, the first since 2002. Luis Suarez Uruguay’s best player in the last decade participated in three World Cups and scored seven goals in total. However, his most memorable World Cup moment is an intentional handball that got him a red card but saved the net. After a penalty kick that Asamoah Gyan of Ghana missed, Uruguay managed to pass through to the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Suarez and his counterpart in the Uruguay attack, Edinson Cavani, got reinforcement in the form of new Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. This trio, together with a strong core in the midfield, have a new chance to reach beyond the semifinals, something they've done three times since their second title in 1950. Suarez’s record on the national team is outstanding, he is currently: 4th in caps 1st in goals Scored 68 times in 132 matches Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku played his first match for the Belgium national team two months before his 17th birthday, and he surpassed 100 caps for the Red Devils before turning 30. He played in two World Cups, scoring five goals in ten matches. With players like Kevin De Bruyne, the Hazard brothers, and their new hope in Charles De Ketelaere, Lukaku is looking to add to his all-time leading 68 goals in 102 matches for Belgium. If he remains in form, Belgium could take another step forward and reach the World Cup final. Harry Kane Kane had an outstanding first campaign and was among the best soccer players in the World Cup four years ago. With six goals in six games, he propelled England’s team all the way to the semifinals, where they fell short despite an early lead. However, the team came even closer to a trophy on a subsequent Euro 2020, where they lost in the final game in a penalty shootout. Harry Kane’s track record with the national team is on a record-breaking pace. He is second in goals behind Wayne Rooney, but it's only a matter of time before he becomes an all-time leader, positioned in front of such legends as Charlton and Lineker. The national team’s captain scored 50 goals in 73 games after his late debut in 2015. Karim Benzema Karim Benzema’s return to the French national team gave their fans hope that they could repeat the success between 1998 and 2000 when France won both the World Cup and the Euro. However, Les Bleus fell short, exiting in the Round of 16. Nevertheless, the team looks prepared for the World Cup title defense, and bringing back Benzema after a series of controversies will help. Before being left out of the 2018 team, Benzema was on the 2010 team but didn’t appear on the field. In 2014, he scored three goals in five matches, but France got knocked out by champions — Germany. They have kept the core team and added more young talent to help Benzema add to his record of 37 goals in 97 games in his quest to surpass the French legend Michel Platini and move closer to Thierry Henry. Player National Team Club Goals Assists 11. Edinson Cavani Uruguay / 58 17 12. Aleksandar Mitrović Serbia Fulham 46 5 13. Gareth Bale Wales Los Angeles FC 40 22 14. Sadio Mane Senegal Bayern Munich 33 20 15. Ivan Perišić Croatia Tottenham 32 25 Edinson Cavani Another veteran who has already had World Cup success is the Uruguayan striker, Edinson Cavani, a member of a 2010 squad that finished in 4th place and both the 2014 and 2018 teams. In total, he played in 14 World Cup games and scored five goals. Adding just one more goal would propel him over some legendary players who scored five goals. Cavani has had success with the 2-time World Cup winners, capturing the Copa America in 2011 and his clubs, where he won 7 national titles. Cavani is the second of all-time in matches for Uruguay, behind his captain, Diego Godin. The forward appeared 133 times and scored 58 goals. This is the last trip to the World Cup for Uruguayan veterans and their final chance to improve on the successful 2010 campaign. Aleksandar Mitrović Former Newcastle United player, Mitrović became Serbia’s all-time top scorer at the age of 26. Mitrović was in top form last season for his team, Fulham FC, which again achieved promotion to the Premier League. Still, it was his goal against Portugal in the final minute of the game in the last qualifying match that highlighted his season. Partnered with Ajax’s Dušan Tadić and new Juventus player Dušan Vlahović, Mitrović will try to score again in the World Cup, where he has one goal in three matches during Russia's campaign, and add more goals to his record-holding 46 in 74 matches. Gareth Bale Bale is another player with an outstanding international career to go along with his trophied club career. The Welsh captain won the Champions League with Real Madrid five times and had success with Wales in 2016 when they finished 3rd in the European Championships. Moreover, he helped the team reach the tournament finals for the second time in the national team’s World Cup history. During his international career that started in 2006, Bale played for Wales 106 times (2nd behind teammate Chris Gunter), and he is the highest scorer by a wide margin with 40 goals, 12 more than 2nd placed Ian Rush. Sadio Mane The biggest star of the Senegal national team is waiting for the World Cup in great spirit. He moved to Bayern Munich over the summer after leading Senegal to an Africa Cup of Nations trophy early in the year. Mane won every major trophy while at Liverpool, so the World Cup success would put him in consideration for the best African player of the 21st century. For the first time, Mane led Senegal’s team to two consecutive qualifications for the World Cup competition. However, his one goal in Russia didn’t help them advance past the group stages despite winning four points. With the help of teammates, captain Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea) and Idrissa Gueye (PSG), he will look to both surpass Senegal’s highest achievement (Quarterfinals in 2002) and become the first African country to reach the semifinals. Gueye and Mane are second and third in appearances, respectively, and Mane is already the team’s all-time top scorer with 33 goals in 91 games. Ivan Perišić One of the crucial members of Croatia’s 2018 World Cup team, Perišić has been a staple for the team since his debut in 2011. The new Tottenham Hotspur winger is a part of the Croatian core along with captain Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, and Ante Rebić, who continued with strong performances even after the retirements of Mario Mandžukić and Ivan Rakitić. Perišić’s overall national team goal-scoring record in 113 games isn’t eye-popping, which is understandable considering his position. However, among his 32 goals and 25 assists, he scored five goals and added three assists in two World Cup tournaments, including one of each in both the 2018 semifinal win and final loss. Currently, he is 4th in appearances and 3rd in goals for the Croatian national team, looking to add to his tally in possibly his last World Cup in Qatar.

Without a doubt, Backgammon is a popular board game worldwide. But did you know it's also one of the oldest games in history? Unlike traditional games such as chess and go, Backgammon has been around since 3,000 BC. In this article, I'll talk more about the history of Backgammon, so read on if you're interested to learn the origins of this game. The History of Backgammon Evidence suggests that Backgammon has been played by the rulers of ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Persia, and the Far East for thousands of years. Iran The oldest known backgammon board, which dates back 5,000 years, was found in 2004 in the Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchistan. Pieces were made of turquoise and agate, and the board was made of pure ivory. During those days, these materials were commonly used to construct backgammon boards and other board games. Around the same time, ancient dice made of human bone were also discovered. Ancient Mesopotamia In the 1920s, archaeological discoveries were made in ancient Mesopotamia and present-day Iraq, dating back 5,000 years and revealing six artifacts similar to what we see today in backgammon boards, dice, and different colored pieces. These discoveries provided a fascinating glimpse into the game's potential origins in ancient Mesopotamia. Even though there's a debate over the exact origin of Backgammon, it's known that Egyptians, Sumerians, and Persians all played games similar to our modern backgammon games. A 5,000-year-old backgammon board was found in the Royal Tombs of Ur in Mesopotamia in 1962. Although, as previously mentioned, this was the area where The Royal Game of Ur was played, the wheel, the first written language, and the first known math system were all invented. Roman Empire There were times when the Romans were so enthralled with the game that they proclaimed it to be the sport of emperors; they played it on surfaces such as wood, with stones as markers and dice made from bones, wood, or pottery as dice. It's believed that during the long journeys of Emperor Claudius, he incorporated a special board into his chariot to be able to play the game during those long journeys. Backgammon was believed to have been taught in the Holy Land and brought back to Europe by the Crusaders. In the Middle Ages, Backgammon was an advantage of knighthood in England; it was the privilege of the aristocracy and noblemen. References of Backgammon English literature and art used to refer to Backgammon as 'tables' until 1645 when the word 'backgammon' first appeared in print. There are several references to the game in works by Chaucer and Shakespeare, as well as Dr. Jan Steen's masterpiece of the 17th century, 'Argument over a Card Game,' which deals with the game's history. A reference in the book written by writer Edmond Hoyle in 1745 describes the rules of Backgammon and discusses some strategies still used today in the game. The invention of the double cube took place in the 1920s. The Doubling Cube Among the most significant developments in the history of Backgammon, the invention of the doubling cube is most notable. The doubling cube is shaped like any six-sided dice, except its numbers are different — six numbers are displayed on the doubling cube, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64. The cube sits between each player. So, using the cube, one player can double their stakes if they feel they have the advantage. In the 20s, the doubling cube became popular in New York City, but it's unclear who introduced it to the public. Today, the doubling cube is used by western players in modern backgammon games. And, for example, in Armenia and Greece, the doubling cube isn't commonly used. Backgammon Today During the 60s, there was a surge in the popularity of Backgammon, partly because of the influence of the Russian Prince Alexis Obolensky. It was believed that he was the father of modern Backgammon for a time. He was a co-founder of the International Backgammon Association and wrote the first set of rules for the game. He also hosted a series of tournaments in Manhattan in the 1960s, drawing many celebrities and royalty. Backgammon was once one of the most popular games in the Western world. Over the years, it has always been one of the most popular board games throughout the Middle East, and its popularity has never diminished over the years. In the late 60s, Hugh Hefner's backgammon parties were held at the Playboy Mansion. And during the last days of Hefner's life, he played the game with his family and close friends. In 1967, there was even a World Championship held in Las Vegas. As a result of the establishment of the United States Backgammon Federation in 2009, Backgammon has become more and more popular worldwide. This federation is composed of all-time top players and tournament directors worldwide. For this reason, backgammon tournaments have become increasingly popular in recent years. Backgammon has become a popular game in most land-based and online casinos. However, in casinos, it may have slightly different rules, but its popularity shows just how common it is. And lastly, home versions of this game are available at the major board game manufacturers. Digital Backgammon It's now possible to play Backgammon anywhere at any time. There are hundreds of backgammon versions available on flash game websites. Moreover, versions are available through Apple and Android's app stores. Alternatively, you can play a version of this game through iMessage with other iPhone users. Conclusion I provided a brief overview of what I've mentioned in this article about the history of Backgammon: In 2004, the ancient backgammon board was discovered in an Iranian province, dating back 5,200 years. In the 20s, six artifacts were in Iraq that originated approximately 3000 BC. A 5,000-year-old board was discovered in Iraq in the 60s. In England, in 1645, the word 'backgammon' first appeared in print. The father of modern Backgammon is Alexis Obolensky. First World Championship took place in Las Vegas in 1967. In 2009, the United States Backgammon Federation was established. It's one of the oldest dice games, but people still love playing Backgammon at home, at parties, land-based and online casinos. In case you don't know anything, you can learn the rules and gameplay of Backgammon.

Do you want to start gambling but don't know whether it's legal in your country or not? Certain activities can have an age restriction, such as playing video games, drinking alcohol, or buying tobacco. Regarding gambling, the most common age limit is 18 years. In case you’re wondering how old do you have to be to gamble or place bets, in this article, I'll point out age restrictions for many places, so stay tuned. In the following sections, I'll go over age restrictions related to gambling and sports betting around the world. The United States In most states, the gambling age in the USA is 18, but there are some exceptions. States Casino Games Sports Betting Alabama 21 / Alaska 21 / Arizona 21 21 Arkansas 21 21 California 18 / Colorado 21 21 Connecticut 21 21 Delaware 21 21 Florida 21 18 Georgia 18 (cruises only) / Hawaii 21 / Idaho 18 / Illinois 21 21 Indiana 21 21 Iowa 21 21 Kansas 21 / Kentucky / / Louisiana 21 21 Maine 21 / Maryland 21 21 Massachusetts 21 18 Michigan 18/21 18 Minnesota 18 18 Mississippi 21 18 Missouri 21 18 Montana 18 18 Nebraska 21 18 Nevada 21 21 New Hampshire 21 21 New Jersey 21 18 New Mexico 21 18 New York 21 18 North Carolina 21 21 North Dakota 21 21 Ohio 21 / Oklahoma 18 / Oregon 21 21 Pennsylvania 21 21 Rhode Island 21 21 South Dakota 18 at Indian Casinos 21 South Carolina 21 (cruises only) / Tennessee / 21 Texas 21 21 Utah 21 / Vermont 21 / Virginia 21 21 Washington 18 21 West Virginia 21 21 Wisconsin 21 21 Wyoming 21 18 Europe The minimum age to gamble in Europe varies. In some places, the legal age to gamble is 21, while in others, it might be 20 or 18. Take a look below to find out how old do you have to be to bet and play casino games in Europe. For the UK, European Countries Casino Games Sports Betting Albania 18 18 Austria 18 18 Andorra / / Belarus 21 21 Belgium 21 21 Bosnia and Herzegovina / / Bulgaria 18 18 Croatia 18 18 Czech Republic 18 18 Denmark 18 / Estonia 21 21 Faroe Islands 18 18 Finland 18 18 France 18 18 Germany 18 18 Gibraltar 18 18 Greece 23 23 Guernsey 18 18 Hungry 18 18 Iceland 18 18 Ireland 18 18 Isle of Man 18 18 Italy 18 18 Kosovo 18 18 Latvia 18 18 Liechtenstein 18 18 Luxembourg 18 18 Malta 18 (25 for Maltese citizens) 18 (25 for Maltese citizens) Moldova 18 18 Monaco 18 18 Montenegro 18 18 Netherlands 18 18 North Macedonia 18 18 Norway 18 18 Poland 18 18 Portugal 18 or 25 (depends on the casino) 18 or 25 (depends on the casino) Romania 18 18 San Marino 18 18 Serbia 18 18 Slovakia 18 18 Slovenia 18 18 Spain 18 18 Sweden 18 18 Switzerland 18 18 Turkey 18 18 Ukraine 18 18 United Kingdom 18 18 Vatican City / / Asia Overall, there's no doubt that Asia is one of the best places in the world to gamble. But what is the legal age to gamble there? In most Asian countries, you have to be between the ages of 18 and 21. Countries in Asia Casino Games Sports Betting Akrotiri and Dhekelia 18 18 Afghanistan Illegal Illegal Armenia 21 21 Azerbaijan 18 18 Bahrain Illegal Illegal Bangladesh / / British Indian Ocean Territory 18 18 Brunei Darussalam Illegal Illegal Cambodia / / China Illegal(except for lotteries) Illegal Christmas Island 18 18 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 18 18 Cyprus 18 18 Georgia 18 18 Hong Kong 18 18 Iran Illegal Illegal India 21 21 Indonesia Illegal Illegal Israel 18 18 Japan 20 20 Kyrgyzstan 18 18 Laos 18 18 Lebanon 21 21 Macau 21 21 Malaysia 21 21 Maldives Illegal Illegal Mongolia / / Myanmar 18 18 Pakistan Illegal 1Illegal Philippines 21 18 Qatar Illegal Illegal Russia 18 18 Saudi Arabia Illegal Illegal Singapore 21 18 South Korea 19 19 Syria Illegal Illegal Tajikistan 18 18 Thailand Illegal Illegal Turkey 18 18 UAE Illegal Illegal Vietnam 21 21 Canada Usually, the minimum age for gambling in Canada is 19 years old. However, like with most other countries around the world, it can vary geographically. Here are the exceptions: Quebec — 18 Manitoba — 18 Alberta — 18 Latin America The iGaming business has a lot to look forward to in Latin America. There’s stable growth, and more of it will come. South America is made up of 12 independent countries, each with its own laws about gambling. The legal gambling age is 18 years old. Oceania When it comes to Oceania, the usual gambling age is 18 years old. The only current exception is 20 for casinos in New Zealand. There’s no known legal age in Papua New Guinea. In the Federated States of Micronesia, it’s dependent on state law. It’s illegal in the Marshall Islands and Tokelau. Africa In Africa, the gambling age is usually 18 or 21, except for Nigeria, where the age limit is 20. It’s illegal in Algeria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Libya, Mauritania, Somalia, and Sudan. There’s no known gambling age for Tunisia, South Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. FAQ Why are the gambling age limits different? The legal age when you start being considered an adult differs from country to country, which is probably the main reason. What will happen if you gamble while you’re underage? In the US, the winnings will be taken away, and it’s not likely that something else’s going to happen. Though, if someone continuously goes to casinos underage will face some consequences. Also, the operators who let you in can face harsher punishments sometimes. Is the age restriction the same for land-based and online casinos? It usually is, but there are countries where the age limit differs between the two. Is there a connection between the casino bonuses and the age restriction? No, there’s no connection. You need to be 18 years old or above, and you can take advantage of the bonuses just like everyone else.

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