FIFA makes official that the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be played from November 21 to December 18

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The next World Cup will be played in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, but has not yet confirmed how many selections. This was confirmed this morning by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a press conference from the Luzhniki stadium where the 2018 World Cup final will be held.

"World Cup dates are closed, it will be played in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022. The leagues are informed and will have to adapt their calendars accordingly, in the end it is the right decision. and July, and in November and December the players will be well prepared, because it's almost the beginning of the season, "Infantino said Friday.

As for the teams that will participate in the next World Cup, the president of FIFA has not yet confirmed whether the expansion planned for 2026 will enter. On that date, to be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico, there will be 16 selections more than usual. "The 48 countries have been adopted unanimously, we only have to see the teams that have been left out of this World Cup: Holland, Italy, Chile, which is the champion of South America, or Cameroon, the African champion. The final, he had to go to the repechage, more participation is more quality and Mexico, the United States and Canada are going to organize a good Cup, "said Infantino.