Preparations to postpone the FIFA World Cup one day earlier than the scheduled date

August 10, 2022

If the world football federation FIFA gives permission, the Qatar Football Association is preparing to open the upcoming World Cup one day earlier than the scheduled date. Citing sources, the Reuters news agency said that discussions were held between the host country and FIFA.

According to the predetermined schedule, the opening match of the World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador was to be held on November 21 (November 5). However, it was criticized that it would be an unusual situation when two matches were scheduled before the opening match of the World Cup.

Supposedly, there are no other games before the opening game of a big sports tournament. Qatar has proposed to play the match scheduled for Monday, November 5 between the home team and Ecuador on Sunday, November 4, and to play two matches according to the predetermined schedule on Monday.

On Monday, there will be a match between Senegal and Netherlands in Group A and England and Iran in Group B. Gianni Infantino, the head and president of FIFA's 6 continental confederations, will have to agree to this proposal of Qatar.

Although it was proposed late, it is expected that everyone will agree to it. One of the three matches scheduled on an opening day will be moved to the previous day, while the other matches will be held at the scheduled time. According to sources, this decision is likely to be taken by Thursday. Qatar has assured that there will be no problem for those who have booked their tickets and hotels according to the predetermined date.

Qatar can have 26 players in the World Cup

Teams participating in the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the Asian nation of Qatar from November 21 to December 18, will be allowed to have 26 players.

FIFA, the highest body of world football, has decided to allow 26 players in the World Cup.

After the coronavirus epidemic, the number of players in the national competitions has increased recently. Previously, there was a rule that a team could have 23 players.

But after the coronavirus epidemic, the number has increased. At the same time, FIFA also allowed 26 players in one team in the World Cup.

Even in Euro 2020, 26 players were included in one team.

Similarly, FIFA has allowed 15 players to be placed under the substitute. This means that except for the 11 who will play on the field, all of the team will remain as substitutes and no player will miss out. According to FIFA, 26 people will be allowed to sit on the bench with 15 optional players and 11 other officials.

Participating teams have to submit the final team list for the FIFA World Cup one month before the start of the tournament, i.e. by 20 October.

Know 6 characteristics of World Cup football

Before the World Cup schedule was announced, many thought that the host Qatar would play in the first match. When the groups were divided, after Qatar's group A was defeated by Ecuador, it was speculated that the opening match would be between these two.

But after the International Football Federation FIFA said that the third match of the day will be played between these teams, which are ranked 46th and 51st in the world rankings, it was decided that the home team will not be able to play the opening match in the World Cup this time.

The African champions Senegal and the Dutch team were lucky enough to play the first match of the World Cup on November 21. Meanwhile, FIFA has made it clear that the first match to be held at Al Thumana Stadium is considered the opening match.

Senegal will have the opportunity to defeat one of Europe's leading teams to show their impact from the first match of the World Cup. 20 years ago in the World Cup held in Korea and Japan, Senegal defeated France, the former champion, in the first match.

In 1990, Cameroon also defeated the former champion Argentina in the first match. Generally, there was only one match on the opening day of the World Cup. But according to the schedule fixed on Friday, four matches have been fixed on the first day this time.

Under Group B, there will be a competition between England and Iran and the teams coming from America and Euro playoffs on the first day.

Second, a relatively easy group for Senegal

In the year 2022, Senegal managed to get off to a good start. Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations in January after defeating Egypt, has also been placed in a relatively easy group in the World Cup in Qatar.

African champions Senegal will compete in Group A with the Netherlands, Ecuador, and hosts Qatar. He has seen enough of his potential in the knockout stage as he has not played against top-ranked teams.

20 years ago in the 2002 World Cup, Senegal created a sensation by defeating France in the first game and reached the quarter-finals by finishing second in the group. After losing to Turkey in extra time, they could not enter the semi-finals.

Third, a chance for Ghana to get revenge on Suarez after 12 years

Ghana and Uruguay will compete in Group H of the World Cup. This may be the most competitive and tense game of the tournament. In 2010, Ghana lost a golden chance to reach the semi-finals because of Luis Suarez.

At the end of extra time, Suarez received a red card after deliberately stopping the ball with his hand on the goal line. Ghana's Asamoah Zian could not score a penalty. After that, Uruguay won the penalty shootout.

"I think it's time for revenge," Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraw told the BBC. It will be important for us to play with them again.

Atletico Madrid striker Suarez will probably be in the Uruguayan team that will travel to Qatar.

Fourth, the 'high profile group stage games

The only match between the Maharathi team in the group stage of the Qatar World Cup will be between Spain and Germany. They are in Group E and will compete in the second round of the group on 27 November.

2010 winners Spain and 2014 winners Germany are both set to do better than the last edition. In the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Germany failed to make it past the group stage when Spain was eliminated from the last 16.

In the last meeting held in November 2020 under the Nations League, Germany suffered a 6-0 embarrassing defeat against Spain. However, he has improved a lot under new coach Hansi Flick.

Fifth, can France repeat history?

Four years ago, France lifted the World Cup by defeating Croatia in Russia. France, who won the World Cup for the first time in 1998, is the main contender for the title. France has a chance to win the World Cup in Qatar as well.

France is in Group D of the Qatar World Cup. In this group, he will have to play against European competitor Denmark. In the previous two editions of the World Cup, France played together with Denmark on the group stage.

If France wins the group, there is a possibility of playing against the winner of Group B in the quarterfinals.

Sixth, familiar competitors for Brazil

According to the World Cup draw held the next day, Brazil will have to play against Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon in the group stage. Brazil has played with all three teams in the last two World Cups.

In 2014, they defeated Cameroon 4-1, and in 2018 they drew 1-1 with Switzerland and defeated Serbia 2-0.

Seventh, Messi vs. Lewandowski

This is probably the last World Cup participation for 34-year-old Argentine star Lionel Messi and 33-year-old Polish star Robert Lewandowski. The two, who have shared the FIFA West Player for the last three years, will compete in the final match of the group on November 30.

Messi has scored 6 goals in 19 World Cup matches. Lewandowski, who played in the World Cup for the first time in 2018, has yet to score a goal.

The official ball of the Qatar World Cup has been announced

The official ball for the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar this year, has been released.

Adidas, the world-famous sports equipment manufacturing company, has announced the official ball to be played in the World Cup.

The force has been named 'Al Rihla'. Al Rihla means 'The Journey.

Al Rihla has designed the ball, taking inspiration from Qatar's unique architecture, 'iconic' boats, and the national flag.

The 22nd edition of the World Cup will be held from November 21 to December 18. So far, 27 countries have been selected for the World Cup, including the host Qatar. The draw for the World Cup will take place on Friday.

Al Rihla is said to be faster in the air than any ball in previous World Cups and to offer "higher levels of accuracy and reliability on the field of play".

Franziska Loffelmann, Design Director of Adidas Football Graphics and Hardware Department, summarizes the key features of the ball as follows.

"The game is getting faster, and as it speeds up, accuracy and flight stability become critically important," she said of Al Rihla. "The new design allows the ball to maintain a high speed as it travels through the air."

What are the other features of Al Rihla?

Al Rihla's core has been designed to 'improve accuracy and stability and support the faster routes of play while keeping shape.

20 panels of the ball are included to help increase aerodynamics, helping players improve the accuracy and spin of their shots.

The Al Rihla was made purely from water-based ink and glue, a first for a World Cup model, and the launch of the ball marks the start of a global tour for Adidas to help 'improve access and equity in local football communities.

A percentage of Al Rihla sales will be donated to the Common Goal movement, the ball will be officially available for purchase on adidas.com and through the company's retail stores starting March 30.

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