This World Cup's different. Here's why...

Here are 10 ways that Qatar 2022 will break new ground as we prepare for the opening game on Sunday. 

DOCKING STATION: Fans who can't get accommodation on land are booking into cruise ships docked in Doha harbour.

Everyone knows this will be the first World Cup staged in the Arab world and the first one played in mid-season in the winter. But there are many other firsts.

1 Female referees.