A decision could shock Qatar and upset the balance … What will happen next March?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that he will decide whether Qatar will host the World Cup alone or will participate with other countries in March.

In an interview with Telefoot French, he said that the idea of ​​48 teams in the tournament was good and should be implemented It would not be easy for Qatar to host the World Cup alone because the participating teams will play instead for 28 days. From the 31st day of the World Cup, because the tournament will take place in November and December because of the high temperature prevailing during the summer months, the number of days will be less than 3 days .

The FIFA President said that FIFA had discussed with Qatar the possibility of welcoming its neighbors and that she was still studying the issue.

As to whether the World Cup could be organized by other countries, he said: "Why not, if possible, we are discussing with Qatar on this point, we can imagine playing games on the territory from neighboring countries, why do not we dream? " Impossible ".

"If this is not possible, we will have a fantastic 32-team World Cup and, if possible, a fantastic 48-team World Cup."

The Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Projects and Heritage for the 2022 World Cup, Nasser Al-Khater, pointed out that Qatar had held no discussion with other countries to hold the final, explaining that it was a "feasibility study and then a consultation process." Based on the discussions, it will be agreed. "

The possibility of matches in other countries in the region is unlikely, especially in the light of the Gulf crisis since Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Manama and Cairo broke off ties with Doha in June 2017.

Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup between November 21st and December 18th, outside of the summer, to avoid the impact of heat in Qatar during this season.