Fifa recommends November-December dates for 2022 Qatar World Cup
A Fifa task force has recommended November-December dates for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Reuters reports, following concerns about soaring summer temperatures.
Fifa confirm 2022 World Cup will be four days shorter
FIFA's General secretary, Jérôme Valcke, has confirmed the 2022 Qatar World Cup will run for 28 days, four shorter than usual.
Addressing a media briefing in Doha this morning, the French national elaborated on recommendations set out by a Fifa task force on Monday, but would not confirm the exact dates of the event.
Football's World governing body will meet in Zurich on March 20th where they are expected to iron out the fine details.
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FIFA tells Europe no apologies and no compensation
To paraphrase Jerome Valcke: “It’s happening, now stop your moaning and get on with it.”
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FIFA release statement confirming Qatar recommendations
FIFA have confirmed the findings of their task force who have recommended staging the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December