FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

Qatar should now get an exclusive Sunday slot for its opening ceremony and World Cup debut at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium.

FIFA moves Qatar World Cup start forward by a day, to kick off on November 20

Hosts Qatar will now make their World Cup debut against Ecuador at 1900 local time after an opening ceremony at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium. The change is in line with the long-standing tradition of opening matches involving hosts or holders.

FIFA confirms change to start date of 2022 Qatar World Cup

The men's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will begin a day earlier than originally scheduled allowing the host nation to play the first game when it faces Ecuador, FIFA -- the global governing body for the sport of football -- officially confirmed on Thursday.

FIFA Μoves World Cup Start in Qatar Up 1 Day to Nov. 20

GENEVA — FIFA has formally moved the World Cup start up by one day to give host nation Qatar an exclusive Sunday evening slot with a global audience. Qatar will now play Ecuador in Doha on Nov. 20 — just 101 days after FIFA's decision Thursday — stretching the World Cup to 29 days from the 28 agr

Pictures: 100-day countdown to the 2022 Qatar World Cup

FIFA confirms change to World Cup start date - The Statesman

FIFA has confirmed the 2022 World Cup will start a day earlier than originally planned in order to allow hosts Qatar to face Ecuador in the opening match