The upcoming World Cup in 2022 will be historic for a number of reasons, with Qatar becoming the smallest country and first Arab country ever to host the tournament.

Qatar is a small beautiful country situated in the Gulf region. From November 20 to December 18, football and tourism will move hand in hand as thousands of fans who will troop to the country from all corners of the globe get the chance to explore culture, visit tourism sites and above all learn new things.

With the World Cup begining on Sunday, November 20, Times Sport brings you nine interesting things about Qatar you should know: