when will world cup 2022 start

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar started on November 20, 2022. The opening match featured the host nation Qatar against Ecuador, with Ecuador winning 2-0. The tournament ran until December 18, 2022, with the final taking place on that date. This was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and was played in November and December to avoid Qatar's extreme summer heat. The schedule was also adjusted so that Qatar could play in the opening match by moving the start date one day earlier than initially planned, from November 21 to November 20.