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Much has been said and written about the fact Qatar 2022 is the first FIFA World Cup tournament to take place in November and December. It’s not hard to understand the reasons given the average summer temperature in Doha is often well over 100F (37C), meaning it would have been too hot to play during the usual June and July slot.

Whatever you think about the choice of host nation and the fact the switch to December robs us of sunny summer evenings in a beer garden, there’s an unexpected benefit: this is the first tournament where you can bag a snazzy Christmas World Cup jumper and wear it with pride while all the action is still taking place!  

So, whether your favourite team is going through to the next stages or has been knocked out, we’ve selected the cream of the crop for you to add to your festive wardrobe.

We love this classic red-and-white ‘ho-ho home’ sweater. With text only and no garish images, it’s an ideal gift for someone who wants to get in on the Christmas jumper action but feels a bit shy when it comes to walking around with a giant Santa emblazoned on their chest!

Also available in white and navy.

Wales may be out of the tournament after their depressing 3-0 defeat by England but that doesn’t mean Welsh fans won’t want to celebrate their team’s achievement in making it to their first World Cup in 64 years.

This knitted and machine washable jumper helps you sport the Elf look.

Whether you’re a follower of the French national team, Paris Saint-Germain or just admire the sensational striker Mbappe himself, this jumper is the one for you and features his iconic celebration.

This jumper would make a fun gift for any football fanatic, be it your brother, uncle, sister or dad!

This could be the year to celebrate Christmas in style with this cool Messi Christmas jumper. With Argentina performing well in Qatar and in what could be Messi’s last World Cup appearance, there’s never been a better time to tuck into your turkey with Lionel’s well-trimmed beard emblazoned across your chest!

Quirky and original, this is the one we all want in the HITC office. This is a unisex top made of 80 per cent cotton. The great man himself would be proud!

There can’t be many people in the world who don’t love and admire the Brazil national team. And this little beauty has it all – it’s festive, it’s got the flag, it’s got a football.

However they end up faring in Qatar 2022, you can be sure this Brazil World Cup Christmas jumper will look sharp and relevant for many years to come.

This one is a bit of a retro classic – an England Christmas jumper in the style of a Nineties national strip. Merry ‘Crimbo’ indeed!

This stylish ice-blue-and-black Fair Isle jumper will keep you wam and looking sharp throughout the festive season. Added bonus – it looks smart enough for lunch with your folks on the big day!

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