When does the World Cup start? Date, time, first match and opening ceremony for FIFA Qatar 2022
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The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will take place in November and December of 2022, a significant break from the established tradition of playing in June and July. Here's when this special edition kicks off.
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Qatar World Cup could start a day earlier than scheduled