Here's where to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup with fellow fans in Cincinnati

Luann Gibbs and Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer
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The biggest sporting event in the world comes around only once every four years, and this is the first time it will take place in late autumn.

Due to Qatar's intense heat and humidity, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is being held Nov. 20 to Dec. 18, making it the first to be played outside of May, June or July, and with a reduced timeframe of just 29 days.

Where is Qatar?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar, a country in the Middle East. It is the first World Cup to be played in the Arab world, FIFA said. The event's 64 matches will take place across eight stadiums.

What time is it in Qatar?

Qatar is eight hours ahead of Cincinnati. The country observes the Arabian Standard Time zone.

How to pronounce Qatar

If you're trying to correctly pronounce the 2022 World Cup host, you're not alone.

The country's Arabic name includes two letters that only exist in Arabic, a Qatari government media liaison told Yahoo Sports, so pronouncing it correctly in American English is no easy feat. However, "Kuh-TAR," is acceptable.

The U.S. Men's National Team takes on Wales in Qatar on Monday in the opening stage of the 2022 World Cup.
The U.S. Men's National Team takes on Wales in Qatar on Monday in the opening stage of the 2022 World Cup.

World Cup matches began on Sunday, with host Qatar taking on Ecuador at 11 a.m., but watch parties really ramp up for the USA Men's National Team this week. In the Group Stage, the U.S. will take on Wales on Monday, England on Friday and Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29. All three matches start at 2 p.m.

Watch parties are sprouting up all over the city so fans can cheer – or commiserate – together. Here are some places you can go to enjoy the camaraderie of the Group Stage matches with other fans.

Monday, Nov. 21: USA vs. Wales (2 p.m.)

  • Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington. mollymalonesirishpub.com/covington.

  • Tela Bar + Kitchen, 1212 Springfield Pike, Wyoming. $5. eventbrite.com.

  • The Banks, E. Freedom Way, Downtown.

  • Rhinehaus, 119 E. Twelfth St., Over-the-Rhine.

Friday, Nov. 25: USA vs. England (2 p.m.)

  • Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington. mollymalonesirishpub.com/covington.

  • Queen City Exchange, 32 W. Court S., Over-the-Rhine. Open bar and free lunch courtesy of Bebo's. Runs from noon-5 p.m. $60. eventbrite.com.

  • The Banks, E. Freedom Way, Downtown.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: USA vs. Iran (2 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 18: World Cup Final (10 a.m.)

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