The start date for the world cup 2022 livestream has been changed. FIFA acknowledged the importance of a traditional opening ceremony held before the first match. Instead of kicking off the tournament at 1 p.m. on Nov. 21, the Netherlands-Senegal game will now kick off at 7 p.m. The following day, Qatar and Ecuador will play each other for the first time. It is expected that both matches will be played on a Monday.
FIFA's decision to move the start date of the 2022 World Cup
FIFA has pushed the start date of the 2022 World Cup from November 21 to November 20, moving the first game to Sunday. Originally, the first game of the tournament was to be between Senegal and Netherlands. Instead, Qatar will play Ecuador on Sunday, November 20. This decision maintains FIFA's tradition of letting the host nation play the opening game. But it will also affect the opening match.
FIFA announced the change on Thursday. It was initially scheduled to start on November 21. The first match of the tournament will be between Ecuador and Qatar, but will now be a standalone game, accompanied by a formal opening ceremony. The date shift will also affect the start time of other group matches. The Netherlands and England will play earlier on November 20. The United States will play Spain later on November 21.
Travel restrictions
As the host country of the 2022 World Cup in November, Qatar is preparing to welcome fans from around the world. While traveling to Qatar, football fans should be aware of the country's laws. The LGBTQ+ community and women may be particularly vulnerable to discrimination and other restrictions. It's possible that the World Cup in November will be the last for some of the biggest names in the sport. But while fans may be excited about the opportunity to watch the World Cup, they should be aware of the potential travel restrictions.
Typically, World Cups take place in June and July, which means that temperatures can reach a blistering 40°C. Organizers have decided to move the event to November to avoid the intense heat of the summer in the host city. The new location has sparked controversy, however. A Norwegian reporter was recently arrested for trespassing on private property and filming without a permit.
Heat
The decision by FIFA to hold the 2022 World Cup in November and December is an attempt to improve the football calendar for Europe. A task force set up by FIFA recommended that the tournament be shortened and played in late November or early December. The recommendations will now be considered by the executive committee meeting in Zurich in March. However, the move could cause problems for the European football leagues. Here are some reasons why a World Cup in November and December is not a good idea.
The summertime kickoff of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was originally slated to be in the summer. However, FIFA has decided to move the tournament to the fall, which will allow for cooler temperatures for the players. The summers in Qatar can reach temperatures of 41 degrees Celsius, or 106 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, FIFA has decided to host the tournament in November, when average daily highs are only 26 degrees.
Pandemic
In November 2020, COVID-19 caused a global airline industry crisis. Despite the fact that the virus has slowed its effect, FIFA is still unsure whether the 2022 World Cup will take place as scheduled. As it turns out, it will, as the 2022 World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar. Until then, FIFA is working hard to ensure that the tournament goes off without a hitch.
Organisers of such events are keen to keep fans and participants safe, and have made every effort to ensure their matches do not present a health risk. But many fear the possibility that a virus may be carried by a team member during the tournament, leading to a public relations disaster. Atalanta's Champions League game against Valencia was notorious for spreading the virus, and the game was postponed. The decision makers were left with damaged reputations.
