FIFA announced the 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar will be played on Sunday December 18.
It has now been confirmed the tournament will conclude a week before Christmas.
Due to the searing heat in Qatar, FIFA acknowledged the World Cup could not be played in June and July.
It will be moved to November-December and shortened from 32 days to 28.
December 18 is no random choice, as it is also a national holiday in Qatar.
FIFA announced the 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar will be played on Sunday December 18.
It has now been confirmed the tournament will conclude a week before Christmas.
Due to the searing heat in Qatar, FIFA acknowledged the World Cup could not be played in June and July.
It will be moved to November-December and shortened from 32 days to 28.
December 18 is no random choice, as it is also a national holiday in Qatar.