President of the Federation of International Football Association ((FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has applauded the efforts of all 32 nations on their qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Mr. Infantino, who was in Doha, Qatar this week for the two intercontinental playoffs and the completion of qualifiers for Qatar 2022, sent a congratulatory message to the qualified countries.
President of the world football governing body, Mr. Infantino, said: “Congratulations to all of you and of course welcome to the fans of the 32 countries, but fans from all over the world to Doha in November and December of this year in a few months to celebrate football, to live together with the greatest show on earth and the best World Cup ever.”
“So now we know the 32 countries who qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” said the FIFA President,” he added.
The 32-strong field was finalised on Tuesday, with Costa Rica defeating New Zealand at the Al Rayyan stadium.
Twenty-four hours earlier, Australia won against Peru with a penalty shoot-out victory at the same venue.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is scheduled to start on 21 November, with four matches. Senegal and The Netherlands will be playing in the opening game.
Later the same day, England will take on IR Iran, hosts Qatar will face Ecuador, and USA’s match against Wales will conclude Day 1. The 64th and final game will be played at Lusail Stadium on 18 December, 2022.
