FIFA moves World Cup start in Qatar up one day to Nov. 20
GENEVA (AP) — 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.
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FIFA Officially Advances World Cup By A Day, Tournament To Start On November 20
FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year's World Cup by one day to November 20 in a rare change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game. Football's top officials universally approved the decision, FIFA said in a statement while Qatar said it would give unspecified help to fans affected by the change.
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FIFA officially advances World Cup start by a day to Nov. 20
DOHA: FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year’s World Cup by one day to Nov. 20 in a rare change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game.
FIFA moves up World Cup start date one day to November 20
Football’s ruling executive universally approved the decision, FIFA said in a statement while Qatar said it would give unspecified help to fans affected by the change.
Qatar World Cup to kick off day earlier than planned
The 2022 World Cup will start a day earlier than planned with hosts Qatar playing Ecuador on Sunday, 20 November.
World Cup to kick off day earlier than planned as Qatar opener brought forward
The 2022 World Cup will start a day earlier than planned with hosts Qatar playing Ecuador on Sunday, November 20.
FIFA World Cup 2022 brought forward one day for Qatar to kick off tournament against Ecuador in November
FIFA have altered the start of the World Cup in Qatar so that the hosts can play the opening game. The opening ceremony and Qatar’s game against Ecuador has been «brought forward one day as a stand-alone event», a FIFA statement confirmed.