FIFA President Infantino officially confirms dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA President Infantino officially confirms dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially confirmed the dates for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking during the traditional tournament overview media conference, he confirmed that the tournament will run from November 21 to December 18, 2022, according to Sports Illustrated.

It effectively means that the tournament’s final will coincide with the Qatar National Day in 2022.

Joe Crann, a journalist who was present at the Press conference at the Luzhniki Stadium, tweeted saying the dates had been finalised.

Crann also quoted Infantino as saying that “leagues around the world have been informed already,” stressing FIFA’s strict position on this announcement by adding “of course they will have to adapt.”

FIFA remains open to expanding the number of teams by 50% in 2022, four years earlier than planned.

The organisation will continue discussing the matter with Qatar and “calmly and quietly” decide whether to grow the tournament to 48 teams from 32, Infantino said, according to The Chicago Tribune.

By sayeeqahmed• 15 Jul 2018 00:59
sayeeqahmed

Many many Congratulation to respected His Highness Sheikh Tamim and his complete loyal family and Qatari National and Expatriate (Qatari ReMany many Congratulation to respected His Highness Sheikh Tamim and his complete loyal family and Qatari National and Expatriate (Qatari Residence), Infantino confirmed the 2022 World cup date from 21 Nov to 18 Dec 2022.

With a warm greeting.

Sayeeq Ahmed

By sayeeqahmed• 15 Jul 2018 00:57
sayeeqahmed

Many many Congratulation to respected His Highness Sheikh Tamim and his complete loyal family and Qatari National and Expatriate (Qatari ReMany many Congratulation to respected His Highness Sheikh Tamim and his complete loyal family and Qatari National and Expatriate (Qatari Residence), Infantino confirmed the 2022 World cup date from 21 Nov to 18 Dec 2022.

With a warm greeting.

Sayeeq Ahmed

By sajidfarz• 14 Jul 2018 11:44
sajidfarz

Many Many Congratulations to All of Qatari Residence

in sha Allah, we will be there for warm welcome to all of the team

#WeAreQatar #WorldCup2022

By Molten Metal• 14 Jul 2018 10:19
Molten Metal

Right , that's fine for us .........................

By Olisehenry1• 14 Jul 2018 09:04
Olisehenry1

Wow congratulations to Qatar finally...we are there watching it life and direct hihihi

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