• World Cup 2022 will take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18 • This will be the first FIFA World Cup hosted in the Arab World and the first to be hosted in November/December • A total of 32 teams will compete in 8 groups of 4 • The tournament will conclude with a Final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Doha • Qatar has promised to create cooling technology to prevent temperatures from reaching dangerous levels during matches • VAR technology and instant replays will be used for decisions during the tournament