FIFA World Cup 2022 Explainer: Venues, Groups, Timings, And More

32 teams will face off in a football marathon lasting a month that promises to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

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We look at what you need to know about the footballing world as it comes to a standstill as the biggest stars take centre-stage.

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As previously mentioned, the FIFA World Cup begins on November 20th. The final will take place on December 18.

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The Group stage will continue through December 2, with the final Games involving Group G teams wrapping up the first round.

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Please note that Indian viewers will need to be awake by midnight on December 2, because the Group G games are at 12:30 IST. Technically, it's December 3.

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38 million euro will be paid to the winning team for lifting the trophy on December 18, 2018. It is roughly 320,675,058,810.76 rupees (Rs. 320 crore).

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The finalist who loses gets approximately 27 million euros (Rs. 227 crore). The losing finalist will be awarded around 27 million euros (Rs. 206 crore).

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Television viewers can catch the action unfolding on Sports 18 or Sports 18 HD, both part of Viacom Network 18 Group.

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The Portuguese star hasn’t confirmed his decision yet but this World Cup could prove to be his last.

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Three months are left before his 38th birthday and it's unlikely that the forward will play for Portugal in the World Cup at 41.

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Ronaldo's arch-nemesis, however, has made clear Qatar 2022 is his World Cup final. In an interview with ESPN the Argentine GOAT said that "certainly, this will be mine last World Cup."

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