FIFA confirmed: World Cup in Qatar will be played in winter

FIFA confirmed: World Cup in Qatar will be played in winter

FIFA has decided that the World Cup in Qatar 2022nd year to play in the winter, instead of the usual summer period due to the high temperatures and extreme heat in that country

Valcke for Radio France Info stated that World Cup in Qatar will not be held in the "June-July," probably "between 15 November and 15 January."

"To be honest, I think that will be held between 15 November and 15 January. From November 15 until late December weather conditions are best. Then the temperature equal hot spring in Europe with an average of 25 degrees. This would be perfect for playing football, "said Valke.

FIFA in October 2013th began consultations in holding the World Cup 2022nd because it is in Qatar during the summer high heat.

The average temperature during the summer in Qatar are between 35 and 45 degrees Celsius.


A final decision on the date of the World Cup in Qatar will not be known before December of 2014. year.