Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer?

With the 2022 World Cup moved to winter in Qatar we look into the reasons for a seasonal shift for the world's biggest international football competition.

Five things to know about Qatar World Cup 2022: Heated debate about a winter tournament and the host nation, Sports

When is the 2022 FIFA World Cup final? Date, kick off time as Argentina await France in Qatar

Saudi Arabia exploring ways to host 2034 World Cup in summer

Opinion Qatar unfit to host 2022 World Cup - The Daily Illini

2022 Qatar World Cup to last 28 days with final to be played on 18 December, World Cup 2022

All the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup controversies, explained - Vox

Why is the 2022 World Cup being held in winter?, Football

Why is the Qatar 2022 World Cup played in November and December and not in summer? - AS USA

Why the FIFA World Cup™ is in November/December

Qatar's World Cup denounced for 'washing' country's image

World Cup 2022: Media Confronts Moral Dilemmas and Coverage Quirks in Qatar

Qatar 2022: How will football squeeze in a World Cup in November-December? - ESPN

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How will World Cup footballers cope with Qatar heat?