OFFICIAL – Qatar 2022: from November 21st to December 18th

Source: El Español

The next World Cup will be played in Qatar from November 21st to December 18th, but has not yet confirmed how many selections. This was explained by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who confirmed what was already expected: Qatar 2022 will be the first World Cup to be played mid-season.

"The World Cup dates are closed and will be played in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022. The leagues are informed and will have to adjust their calendars accordingly," said Infantino, adding that "the decision is correct and can not be played in June and July. "

" In November and December, the players will be well prepared because it's almost the beginning of the season, "said Gianni Infantino at A press conference at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on Friday. In addition, the president left the question of how many selections will participate.

The World Cup was extended to 48 countries 16 more than the current ones, but in principle this measure would be implemented in the 2026 edition which will house the states United States, Canada and Mexico. Now, Infantino, at the request of the South American Confederation, is proposing to the organizers of Qatar 2022 to study if it is possible to play in this World Cup with 48 selections. "In the coming months, we will meet them and a decision will be made. At present, it is played with 32 selections and quota allocation is as it is", says Infantino.

The FIFA President has justified the decision to extend the competition. decision was unanimous. There is more to see the teams that were excluded from this World Cup . Holland, Italy, Chile, who is the champion of South America, or Cameroon, the champion of Africa. Croatia, who will play the final, had to go to the repechage. More participation is more quality and Mexico, the United States and Canada will organize a good Cup. "

Infantino also badured that the election of the US candidacy for 2026 does not harm the intentions of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.The World 2030, in spite of 39 to be in the same continent. "These are separate confederations CONCACAF and Conmebol. This will not have a negative impact, but there will be many candidates and we hope that everything will be done in the right process. "