Fifa set to bring World Cup forward by a day so Qatar can play first

(Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
(Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

The 2022 Fifa World Cup is set to begin on November 20, a day earlier than originally scheduled, so that host nation Qatar can play in the tournament’s opening match.

Subscribe to unlock this article

Explore our subscription options to continue reading our industry-leading content!

Already have an account? Sign in here