Many celebrities have even used their platforms to speak against FIFA, including Rod Stewart who said he “turned down” $1 million to perform at the event, and Dua Lipa, who denied rumors that she would perform. From the controversy surrounding the location to details about the actual event, here’s everything to know about the 2022 World Cup. Due to Qatar’s intense heat in the summer, the 2022 World Cup will be held in the winter, making it the first not to be held in May, June, or July. Additionally, it will also be played in a reduced timeframe of 29 days (whereas it typically runs just over a month). The opening match will be on Nov. 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. CET and the final match will be held on Dec. 18, 2022, which is Qatar National Day.
