War Rocks the World in 2022

This past year, as the world began to emerge out of the worst of the pandemic, the international community was rocked by war and inspired by sporting achievements.

DONETSK, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 20: A destroyed classroom is seen in a school in Avdiivka on December 20, 2022 in Donetsk Region, Ukraine. The town of Avdiivka has largely become a ghost town, as nearly all residents have evacuated, heavy fighting continues on the southern edge of the city and constant shelling by Russian forces has left no building untouched. A large swath of Donetsk region has been held by Russian-backed separatists since 2014. Russia has tried to expand its control here since the February 24 invasion. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

2022 saw the international community shaken by tragedies, armed conflicts and mass protests while the silver lining came for many with football's biggest tournament.