Qatar World Cup set for winter

FIFA has announced that two options have emerged as the most likely dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – and both are in the winter.

Qatar World Cup set for winter
Mon, 03 Nov, 2014 - 15:37

FIFA has announced that two options have emerged as the most likely dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – and both are in the winter.

A meeting of a task force to look into the international calendar has identified January/February 2022 or November/December 2022 as the most likely options – meaning considerable disruption to the normal football season.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Middlesbrough v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship - Play Off - Semi Final - First Leg - Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough call for Southampton to be thrown out of Championship play-off final
Sunderland v Manchester United - Premier League - Stadium of Light Michael Carrick expects Manchester United future to be decided ‘pretty soon’
Everton v AS Roma - Pre-Season Friendly David Moyes on Seamus Coleman exit: 'A special place in the hearts of every Evertonian'
CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: QatarPlace: Middle EastPerson: secretary generalPerson: Jerome ValckePerson: Hassan Al ThawadiPerson: Sepp BlatterPerson: Richard ScudamoreEvent: Qatar World CupEvent: 2022 World CupEvent: Fifa World CupEvent: Champions LeagueEvent: OlympicsEvent: World CupOrganisation: FIFAOrganisation: UEFAOrganisation: European Clubs AssociationOrganisation: ECAOrganisation: European Professional Football LeaguesOrganisation: Premier LeagueOrganisation: EPFL
<p>Mason Melia is to win his first Ireland senior call-up next week. Pic; ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.</p>

Spurs teen Mason Melia to be promoted to Ireland senior squad

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited