The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played in November and December, with the final on December 18, FIFA spokesman Walter de Gregorio told reporters today

De Gregorio said the decision was taken by FIFA's executive committee following a recommendation by a task force.

He added: "In principle we will try to play in 28 days. The next stage will be to have talks...in particular related to the international match calendar."

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