FIFA scrap controversial plan to expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams
With the event just three years away, Qatari organisers did not feel there was enough time to carry out studies on the logistical impact of an expanded competition.RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 300 sharesFeasibility studies involving neighbouring countries were also carried out but no solutions were found.
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