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FIFA has announced the schedule of the 2022 World Cup. The championship will start in November, with four matches played each day. Group stage matches are planned to be played over a period of 12 days. The first match is scheduled to take place at 13:00 Lithuanian time, and the latest match at 22:00. The opening ceremony will take place on November 21 at the 60,000-seat "Al Bayt" stadium. The World Cup final will be held at the 80,000-seat "Lusail" stadium in Doha, hosting 80,000 fans. The final date is Sunday, December 18, at 15:00. In total, 32 teams will participate in the World Cup.