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FIFA moves World Cup start forward by one day to November 20

The official ball for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Doha's Corniche with the city's skyline in the background, Qatar [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

FIFA has moved the start of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar forward by one day to allow the host nation to play after an opening ceremony on Sunday, November 20.

The football governing body confirmed the decision on Thursday, saying that it followed an assessment of the “competition and operational implications” and consultations with stakeholders and the host nation.

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