World Cup start date moves up one day
The 2022 World Cup start date is moving up by a day, according to multiple reports. Host Qatar is now scheduled to play Ecuador in the opening match on Nov. 20, an update to the existing slate that had Senegal and the Netherlands playing the first match on Nov. 21. Host countries are traditionally given the opening match of the World Cup. ESPN reported the schedule adjustment was made after Qatar requested to have a la