(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in Qatar:
* This year's World Cup began on Nov. 20 and will run through to Dec. 18.
* The tournament began with a Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador on Nov. 20, which Ecuador won 2-0. * The World Cup started a day earlier than originally scheduled to ensure hosts Qatar played the opening match.The World Cup features 32 teams and began with a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.* Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland* Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, CroatiaWHAT ARE THE VENUES?
* Games are being staged at eight stadiums - Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Lusail Iconic Stadium, Stadium 974, Education City Stadium and Al Janoub Stadium.* All the stadiums are located within 40 kilometres of central Doha.* There is a round-robin format in the group stage when each of the 32 teams play three matches each. Teams get three points for a win and one for a draw. The final group stage match will be played on Dec. 2.
* The top two in each group advance to the last 16. The knockout rounds will begin on Dec. 3 and will feature one-off matches, which can go to extra time and then penalties to decide the winner.Article type: free
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