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Al Jazeera answers some key questions with the first World Cup in the Middle East a year from now.

Qatar 2022, the first World Cup of football in the Middle East, is just 12 months away.

The next World Cup opening match for Qatar in 2010 will be played on November 18, 2022, at Al-Khor Stadium, north of the capital Doha.

Al Jazeera answers some key questions related to the tournament and the Qatar host:

What are the tournament dates?

The tournament will start on November 21 next year and the final will take place on December 18, which is Qatar’s national day.

Which teams have qualified for Qatar 2022?

So far, 13 teams have qualified for the World Cup, including Qatar host.

Argentina
Belgium
Brazil
Croatia
Denmark
England
France
Germany
The Netherlands
Qatar
Serbia
Spain
Switzerland

When will the tournament draw take place?

The main round draw will take place on April 1, 2022. It will be held in the Qatari capital Doha and the 32 qualifying countries will be placed in eight teams.

How many stadiums are ready?

The 2022 World Cup will be played in eight stadiums.

Qatar has already inaugurated five stadiums, and the other two will host the first matches in the 2021 Arab Cup, which starts on November 30th.

The Lusail Stadium, where the final will be played, will be the last venue to open next year.

What problems did he have after giving the World Cup to Qatar?

Since the allocation of hosting rights, Qatar has suffered allegations of bribery and corruption in the bidding process.

In addition, the high temperatures in Qatar during the summer months led to the change of tournament dates to November and December, which forced leagues around the world to change their schedules.

Recently, there has also been concern about the lack of hotel accommodation due to the plethora of fans arriving at the tournament.

Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its human rights history have also been under focus since the tournament was hosted.

Will any team boycott the tournament?

Earlier this year, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Germany staged protests in the area against Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers.

However, there has been no threat of a boycott.

In 365 days, our team will be on the pitch for the opening match of the 2022 World Cup ????

I’ll see you there! # Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/ps4RmfEI1z

– Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) November 21, 2021

What is the current state of coronavirus in Qatar?

Qatar has reported more than 240,000 cases of coronavirus, including 611 deaths, since the pandemic began.

However, stringent health and safety measures, increased vaccine availability and increased testing have ensured that the figures remain low.

Currently, the average number of cases reported daily is less than 150.

Will fans have to get vaccinated against COVID to go to Qatar 2022?

Yes, Qatar will only give people who are fully vaccinated to participate in the World Cup.

Until one year # Qatar2022 home, new @amnistia the report shows that labor exploitation continues despite reforms. Too many workers are trapped in jobs, they remain uninvestigated. The richest countries in the world can fix that, and the football world should ask for it https://t.co/siE3SR9gUG

– Steve Cockburn (@stevecockburn) November 16, 2021

What will the weather be like at the World Cup?

The average temperature in November and December is 15C-24C (59F-79F).

Will alcohol be available?

Alcohol will be available at fan sites and in hospitality venues throughout the tournament.

More details about the availability are expected to be announced by the organizers in due course.