Qatar 2022: A Beginners Guide to the Football

by Beckypublished on 18th November 2022

The 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20. For those who don’t usually follow football, Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains how the tournament works — and some of the teams, players and matches to look out for.

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