UEFA, led by its president Michel Platini, has expressed support for organizing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during the winter. The decision to potentially move the tournament to a different date has gained favor to avoid controversies and address concerns such as corruption and issues related to labor practices.
The organizing committee of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar did not contest this proposition and stated that if the international football community reaches a consensus to change the event’s date, they are ready to adapt. The initial choice of holding the World Cup in Qatar during the summer has been a subject of debate due to extreme temperatures in the region.
The issue is expected to be discussed further during a meeting of the FIFA executive committee in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday. The potential move to a winter schedule would have significant implications for the football calendar and domestic leagues around the world.
