translated from Spanish: FIFA turned back and confirmed that the Qatar World Cup will play 32 teams

The Qatar World Cup has already changed the rules of the game. After a historical measure, the tournament will be played in the months of November and December, breaking with the continuity of the northern hemisphere summer, now, when everything indicated that an even greater change was coming, FIFA itself came back in its footsteps. After meetings in the Council of the world body, it was resolved that due to lack of time, will not be changed from 32 teams to 48, as Gianni Infantino had raised in his candidacy and now as president will seek to be a reality, beyond that the initial plan always aimed To 2026.
“After a thorough and comprehensive consultation process with the participation of all relevant stakeholders, it was concluded that, under the current circumstances, such a proposal could not be made now,” the official statement of FIFA said after Know the measure. ” Due to the advanced stage of the preparations and the need for a detailed assessment of the possible logistical impact in the host country, more time would be required and no decision could be taken before the June deadline, “close the same. Now you definiriá when the election process will begin.

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