Qatar's Winter World Cup - in 60 seconds

Name: Qatar's Winter World Cup - in 60 seconds
Uploaded: 2015-02-24T15:57:34.000Z
Duration: 1 min
Description: BBC News looks at why FIFA is recommending that the 2022 World Cup should be held in winter - and why many clubs disagree.

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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar should take place in November and December, a Fifa taskforce has recommended.

But why can't the competition take place in the usual summer months? And why are so many European clubs opposed to the proposal? BBC News explains, in 60 seconds.

Video produced by Mohamed Madi and Michael Hirst

Middle East

24 February 2015