August 12 marks the 100-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2022, as the tournament is rescheduled to kick off one day earlier with host Qatar to play in the opening match on November 21. The pictured Lusail Stadium will host the final game of the tournament on December 18. /CFP

This handout picture made available by FIFA on April 1, 2022 shows La'eeb, the official mascot for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. /CFP

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 countdown clock shows 103 days to go before the tournament was brought forward a day to start in Doha, August 10, 2022. /CFP

An aerial view of Al Janoub Stadium, a host venue for 2022 World Cup, at sunrise in Al Wakrah, June 21, 2022. /CFP

Traditional boats float on the water in front of residential and commercial skyscrapers in Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2022. About 1.5 million fans, a little more than half the population of Qatar, are expected to visit the Gulf state for this year's World Cup. /CFP

Flags of the 32 qualified teams for the World Cup are raised in the Qatari capital Doha, June 16, 2022. /CFP

An aerial view of Al Bayt at sunrise in Al Khor, Qatar, June 19, 2022. The stadium will host the opening game of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. /CFP

The interior of the Lusail Stadium with a 80,000-sear capacity venue for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is located on the outskirts of Doha, August 11, 2022. /CFP

An exterior general view of the Education City Stadium, a host venue for the World Cup in Doha, October 7, 2021. /CFP

General view of the Al Janoub Stadium, a host venue for the World Cup in Qatar, July 4, 2022. The Stadium was designed by world renowned late architect Zaha Hadid and located near the former fishing town of Wakrah. /CFP