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FIFA to decide 2022 World Cup starting dates

Xinhua, March 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

FIFA will decide the playing dates for the 2022 World Cup at the FIFA executive committee's meeting on March 19-20 next week.

FIFA will also discuss the timeline for 2026 bidders with Canada and the United States being included.

The key issue on the agenda is deciding the exact playing dates as the 2022 tournament in Qatar is confirmed to be played in November-December to avoid the heat of June-July.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he wants the final on Sunday, Dec. 18, Qatar's national day, over UEFA's wish for Friday, Dec. 23. Endi