FIFA confirms 2022 World Cup in Qatar will kick off Nov. 21
By Qatar Sports •
FIFA confirms 2022 World Cup in Qatar will kick off Nov. 21, be played in just 28 days.
The final is set for Dec. 18, Qatar National Day, according to The Associated Press.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter was set to hold a news conference at the FIFA Executive Committee meeting in Zurich on Friday, but that conference was canceled.
FIFA had earlier approved a date change to winter avoid the fierce heat of June and July, along with the shortened tournament over 28 days instead of the usual 32. The measure had been pending executive committee approval.
Will it be too cold to wear shorts and tank tops ?
Nov-Dec is better choice than summer months, it'll be exciting.
I dont like that the traditional national day and its significance and history for long time residents and citizens will be diluted and made to share stage with the final which is likely a first and last time affair...by the same token, i can accept this break from tradition since its just this once and national day wont be messed with again...just my thoughts, no one needs to care what i like or don't :-)
dadamharqatar: I'm sure you'll have a great time. Rizks has aleady started designed a special World Cup lungi for the vacation ...
great
and I hope I'm still here at that time c',) to enjoy the WORLD CUP
I think you're mistaking the backfire from the twin turbos and supercharger for smoke. I think I'll rig it so it blows Maroon Smoke from the Vortex Performance exhausts...
Brit: With all that smoke belching out from the exhaust pipe of your pink Kia, absolutely no way. Better you use Rizks' tuk tuk!
Wonder if I can get my Pink Kia into the opening ceremony ?