Are you getting ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup? It’s going to be an exciting event! The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, a small country located in the Middle East. This will be the first time Qatar, or any other Arab country, has hosted a major international sporting event. But what do you need to know about this event before it kicks off? Let’s find out!
Location and Date
The tournament will take place in Qatar from November 21st to December 18th. This is due to Qatar’s hot temperatures at the start of summer, when most World Cups are held. The games will take place at eight stadiums across the country, four of which have already been built and four more which are currently under construction.
Format of the Tournament
The tournament format for this year’s FIFA World Cup is unique compared to previous years. There will be 32 teams competing for the championship title—the same number as usual—but each team will only play three games in Group Stage instead of four. Additionally, there will also be an additional knockout round with 16 teams playing against one another until a winner emerges from each match. This means that there could potentially be up to seven rounds before we see a champion crowned!
What Else Is Different?
Aside from changes to the tournament format itself, there are some other significant differences between this year’s FIFA World Cup and previous ones. For starters, all matches will be played at night due to high temperatures during daytime hours in Qatar. In addition, there will also be special cooling technology installed at each stadium so that players and spectators alike remain comfortable during games.
Finally, this year’s tournament marks the first time that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) technology has been used in a major international soccer event—they were first used during last year’s Women’s World Cup!
Conclusion
With just over two years until kick-off time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, now is a great time to start learning everything you need to know about this groundbreaking event! From changes to its format and new technologies being implemented on-site, this year’s tournament promises something different than ever before.
So if you’re a sports enthusiast or soccer fan looking forward to witnessing history unfold live on your screen then mark your calendars now; November 21st can’t come soon enough!