The 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar in the winter months rather than the usual summer ones, due to the heat, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.
The tournament kicks off on Monday November 21 at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.
England will also feature on the first day with their Group B match against Iran scheduled to take place just eight days after the Premier League shuts down.
