In 2022, South Africa will host the FIFA World Cup, the pinnacle of the beautiful game. The tournament will be the first edition of the tournament to take place in Africa, and will be hosted at 11 venues across 11 different cities. The competition will run from June to July 2022.
New Year's Day
When it comes to major events, 2022 will see the 100th running of the Tour de France, the first World Cup of Ice Hockey in Russia, the UEFA Euro final and the Rugby World Cup in England and Wales.
March 25
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place in 11 countries across the continent. England will host the competition for the first time since 2006. The tournament begins on June 15, 2022, and will run through to July 13. Germany, France, and Spain are among the other countries hosting matches.
St. Patrick's Day
The main event in Europe is, without a doubt, the celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, on 17 March. The date of the holiday is significant as it was on this day in AD 486 that Ireland was ‘converted’ to Christianity. The saint is credited with driving out the pagan druids and helping to bring peace to the Emerald Isle.
June 24
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar, where Qatar has invested approximately $45bn in infrastructure and the construction of 12 new stadiums. In addition, the 2022 Winter Games will be held in the northern region of the country, with the host cities being the Al Khobar and Al Rayyan areas.
Bastille Day
Though France is known for its joie de vivre, France is also known for its annual Bastille Day celebrations. This national holiday, which marks the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, is celebrated all over France and in many other countries around the world.
August 26
In 2022, the European Football Championships will be held in France, Italy, Portugal and Ukraine. France will host the final match between the European champions of the UEFA Nations League, Italy will host the final match of the UEFA Euro 2020, Portugal will host the final match of the UEFA Euro group stage and Ukraine will host the final match of the UEFA Euro qualification group stage.
Labor Day
The United Kingdom will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, as well as the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean and Vietnam Wars in 2022. The United States will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and the United Nations will observe the 70th anniversary of the founding of the organization.
November 1
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar. This will be the first time the tournament is held in the Middle Eastern country. Qatar is making headlines for the incredible preparations they’ve made to host the tournament. The country is building brand-new stadiums, installing high-tech cooling systems and even importing sand from Australia to help prepare for the influx of visitors.
Christmas Day
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, marking the first time the tournament will be held in the Arab world. The FIFA Council will likely confirm Qatar’s hosting just before Christmas. FIFA has also scheduled a number of other high-profile sporting events in the region in 2022 including the European Games, the Arabian Gulf Cup and the Arab Rally.
Conclusion
In 2022, the European Union will celebrate its 75th anniversary. This is an important milestone for the EU, as it demonstrates the union’s longevity and ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of its member states.
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