FIFA is preparing the process to sell tickets for the fair to be held in November next year
The FIFA is preparing for start ticket sales for the 2022 World Cup in January while still trying to find out more about the Taste to make the coronavirus vaccines are mandatory for viewers.
The governing body of soccer learned of the vaccination requirement just over the weekend when it was announced in state media by the Qatari Prime Minister Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani.
FIFA He did not say whether he agreed with the plan or whether he would discuss the logistics behind verifying the vaccination status of the thousands of visiting fans.
“More details will be provided at the appropriate time before the start of ticket sales for the Qatar World Cup, which is scheduled for January 2022“said the FIFA in a statement issued to The Associated Press, providing the first schedule for sales.
Ten of the 12 qualifying European teams will meet in January. Instead of starting in June as usual, this World Cup will start on November 21 next year to avoid the strong summer heat in the country.
FIFA did not indicate if the vaccinations would be mandatory for players and other officials in Qatar, where full stadiums are planned. Khalid said Qatar was trying to acquire a million doses to offer unvaccinated fans planning to travel to the event.
“FIFA takes note of the plan announced by the Prime Minister of Taste Y appreciates the continued efforts of the host country to provide the best possible conditions for fans to attend the 2022 World Cup, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, “said the FIFA in the statement. “On all these matters, we will continue to work closely with our counterparts, while also monitoring how the situation evolves globally.”
Unlike the World Cups previous, it will not be necessary for fans to fly around the country for games. Qatar has built eight stadiums for the tournament, all very close to the capital Doha.