DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said yesterday that the process of selecting the final proposed line-up of host venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup was going on in consultation with FIFA.
The committee was responding to recent news reports that Qatar has reduced the number of proposed host venues for the World Cup because of cost concerns and delays.
“ Given the size of our country, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee decided to look into reducing the originally proposed 12 venues to fit the country’s specifications while ensuring best playing conditions for all 64 matches. Generally FIFA requests a minimum of eight stadia for hosting the FIFA World Cup,” said the committee in a statement yesterday.
By December this year, the 2022 Local Organising Committee will submit a proposal for an appropriate number of host venues, “while ensuring a suitable legacy for the country and the national league after the tournament,” it added.
The approval of the final number of stadiums is envisaged by the FIFA Executive Committee by March next year.
The Peninsula
