The iconic image of FIFA World Cup champions France lifting the trophy at Luzhniki Stadium is still fresh in the memory of every football fan. Exactly

FIFA World Cup schedule confirmed: Qatar to kick off 2022 tournament

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2020-07-15 14:35:22

The iconic image of FIFA World Cup champions France lifting the trophy at Luzhniki Stadium is still fresh in the memory of every football fan. Exactly two years after that historic occasion on July 15, 2018, the match schedule for the next edition was unveiled.

Al Bayt Stadium, a 60,000-capacity arena that takes its name and shape from the traditional tents used by nomadic peoples in the Gulf region, will be the stage for hosts Qatar to kick off the tournament on Monday, November 21, 2022.

The local kick-off times for group matches have been set for 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 22:00 (11:00 CET), with the simultaneous kick-offs for the last round of group games and knockout-stage timings being 18:00 and 22:00.

With the aim of providing all teams with optimal rest between their matches, the group stage will last 12 days and, with four matches per day.

Once the pairings are known, the possibility will be discussed of providing a more beneficial kick-off time for audiences at home, or indeed for fans in Qatar with regard to the stadium allocation.

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