FIFA sets winter dates for 2022 Qatar World Cup, to last 28 days
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FIFA announced on Friday that the 2022 World Cup, to be held in Qatar, will start on November 21 with the final to be played on December 18 - cutting four days off the length of the competition.
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was held over 32 days while the shortest 32-team tournament had been 31 days.
The Qatar tournament will mark the first time that the event is held during Europe`s winter months - previously the competition had been held in June and July.