Whether you’re a fan or not, the 2022 World Cup is a huge deal. Not only is it the first World Cup to take place outside of the summer, but it’s also set to feature a host of firsts. For one, it’s the first World Cup to take place in Qatar, home to 2.9 million people.
The World Cup has always taken place in June or July, but in 2022, the tournament will move to November. This change will mean less preparation time for teams, but it could also impact the quality of the tournament.
The tournament will be played in eight different stadiums in Qatar. They are: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Al Wakrah Sports Complex, Education City Stadium, Lusail Iconic Stadium, and Stadium 974. Six of these stadiums were not built when Qatar was awarded hosting rights in 2010.
For the first time in World Cup history, the tournament will take place outside of the summer. The 32 teams have been divided into eight groups of four teams. Each group will play each other in a round-robin format. The winners will advance to the next round, while the losers will be eliminated. The winner of every match will receive three points, while the loser will receive no points. The teams will then play each other once more, with the winner going on to the round of 16.
The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16 and the top two teams from the round of 16 advance to the final. The winner will be determined by penalty kicks. The teams will be able to use up to five substitutes.
For the first time in a World Cup, the final will be held on Qatar’s National Day. The country will celebrate this event with a parade. The final will take place on December 18th. In the meantime, there are still several matches to be played in Qatar. The first game will take place between Ecuador and Qatar on Sunday, November 20. The tournament will conclude on December 18.
The 2022 World Cup will be the first time the tournament is not played in the summer. This change means international teams will have less time to prepare for the World Cup. It will also mean international players will have to leave their club teams during a busy time.
The 2022 World Cup is set to feature the tournament debuts of several players. Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are among those that have already made an impact. It’s also a chance for newcomers to make their mark. Others include Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior.
The host nation will be coached by Felix Sanchez. It will also be the first time a Qatari national team has ever played in a World Cup. In fact, Qatar has never made it past the group stage. But this year, they qualified for the tournament thanks to an impressive young core.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both set to play in the tournament. The duo will be joined by several other players, including Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann.
