The FIFA World Cup 2022 will start on November 21st in Qatar. The opening match will take place in the Al Bayt Stadium, located in Al Khor City, about 50 kilometers away from the capital Doha. The Al Bayt Stadium is a brand new, state-of-the-art arena which is set to host the opening and closing ceremonies of the tournament. The stadium is designed to resemble a traditional Qatari tent and has a capacity of 60,000 spectators. The World Cup 2022 in Qatar will be the first ever to be held in the Middle East. It will also be the first ever World Cup to be held in November and December.
African nations have never won the FIFA World Cup, the most prestigious international football tournament. The best performances have come from Cameroon and Ghana, who have both made it to the quarter-finals. South Africa also hosted the tournament in 2010, but they were eliminated at the group stage. Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal have all made it to the Round of 16. It is unlikely that an African nation will win the tournament in the near future, but the increasing strength of African football should not be underestimated.