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The 2022 World Cup, officially known as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,

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is scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022.

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This will be the first time the World Cup will be held in November and December instead of the

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traditional months of June and July due to the extreme heat in Qatar during the summer months.

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The tournament will feature 32 teams from around the world, who will compete in eight different venues across five host cities in Qatar.

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The host city of the final match will be Lusail Iconic Stadium, a brand-new stadium that is currently under construction.

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The World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament and is watched by millions of people around the world.

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The competition is held every four years and the current champions are France, who won the tournament in 2018.