CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -It took place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022, making it the first World Cup held in the Arab world and Muslim world, and the second held entirely in Asia after the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Cup organizers made the unprecedented and stunning request to reschedule the start of the tournament-to Nov. 20, from the long-planned date of Nov. 21-in order to give Qatar, as the host, pride of place in the opening match.

Detailed explanation-3: -The match will be held on 15 December 2022 at 12:30 pm at Losal Stadium. And the match for the third place will take place on December 17 at 8:30 am at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Detailed explanation-4: -In August, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was suspended by Fifa for “undue third-party influence.” This suspension came into effect after the Supreme Court relieved former AIFF president Praful Patel from his duties, appointing a Committee of Administrators (CoA) due to myriad governance issues.

Detailed explanation-5: -December 3-6-The World Cup round of 16 starts. December 9-10-The World Cup quarter-finals. December 10-The Championship resumes. December 13-14-World Cup semi-finals.