We knew that 2022 would be the World Cup in winter. For six months, we also know the date of the final (December 18, day of the Qatari national day). We now know that the opening match of the 2022 World Cup will take place on November 21. One Monday. Once is not custom. The hottest World Cup history (figuratively) will last 28 short days in the heart of the 2022/2023 season. 28 days for 64 matches. For comparison, the Global 2014 lasted 32 days.
Together with the international calendar for the period 2018-2024, the executive committee of FIFA endorsed this decision on Friday in Zurich and put a definitive end to speculation about the conduct of the prestigious quadrennial tournament. Now that the dates are known, UEFA, the other confederations and national institutions will have to consider the organization of a 2022/2023 season like no other.
European Championships and European Cups will observe a caesura in the autumn, when they usually are in full swing, so that unfolds the great planetary raoult. It will be as short as possible because the clubs will have the obligation to release players involved in the World Cup just a week before the World Cup. Is November 14. Note, finally, that no international date has been “reserved” by FIFA in October. The preparation for the World Cup will be truncated.
A press conference was scheduled for 15 hours with President Sepp Blatter. But it was canceled a few minutes before the meeting. For explanations, wait.
The empty seat of President Blatter – Imago
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