GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

FIFA WORLD CUP

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What year was the first FIFA World Cup that was hosted in the winter instead of summer?

A	1982
B	1998
C	2006
D	2022

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Explained: Why 2022 FIFA World Cup is the first time that the marquee tournament is taking place in the winter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The FIFA World Cup 2022, is currently taking place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, will be the first winter World Cup ever. It was planned this way so that players could escape the scorching high temperatures in Qatar throughout the summer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 2022 World Cup will be the first winter World Cup in the northern hemisphere. The tournament will take place in November and December to avoid the intense heat of the Qatari summer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Schedule. Unlike previous FIFA World Cups, which are typically played in June and July, because of Qatar’s intense summer heat and often fairly high humidity, the 2022 World Cup was played in November and December.

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