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FIFA WORLD CUP
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Because of the COVID pandemic
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To enjoy the festive season of Qatar
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To avoid the heat of Qatar’s summer
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -The World Cup is being held in winter to ensure that players do not have to play in the extremely high temperatures during the summer months in Qatar. Temperatures in June and July – when the World Cup usually occurs – average around 37°C.
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: -This tournament was the last with 32 participating teams, with the number of teams being increased to 48 for the 2026 edition. To avoid the extremes of Qatar’s hot climate, the event was held during November and December.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is the 2022 World Cup being played in the winter? The decision to host the World Cup in the Northern Hemisphere winter months was a key aspect of Qatar’s bid for the 2022 competition, due to soaring summer temperatures in the country.
Detailed explanation-5: -Originally scheduled for a traditional summertime kick-off, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been shifted to the fall. The reason behind the move is due to temperatures in the Middle Eastern country, which soar to an average daily high of over 41 degrees Celsius (106F) in July.