World soccer’s governing body had previously announced the date of the final, but the start date of Nov. 21 means the tournament will be just 28 days in duration — the shortest since the competition switched to a 32-team tournament in 1998.
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The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was held over 32 days while the shortest 32-team tournament had been 31 days.The Qatar tournament will mark the first time that the event is held during Europe’s winter months – previously the competition had been held in June and July. (Reuters/NAN)