FIFA have announced that the World Cup 2022 in Qatar will kick off on November 21 that will finish on December 18 during Qatar’s national holiday.

This will be the first time the 28-day tournament would take place in the winter due to Qatar’s excessive summer heat.

FIFA confirm 2022 World Cup in Qatar will start on November 21 with final on December 18 – details on #SSNHQ

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The World Cup 2022 lasts just 4 weeks (28 Days) – making it the shortest international tournament since 1978 to lessen the disruption to the European leagues like EPL and UEFA Champions League.