FIFA World Cup 2022: No change to rules on the duration of matches – There were reports suggesting that FIFA are looking into the possibility of extending matches to up to 100 minutes, instead of 90, ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in November. But FIFA confirmed through a statement that “there will be no changes in the rules regarding the duration of football matches for the World Cup.” FIFA have come in for a lot of criticism after looking to make World Cups take place every two years instead of every four. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest World Cup News and updates.
FIFA World Cup 2022: FIFA completely stumped by RULE change Rumors, declares ‘no changes to rules in Qatar World Cup’ – Read Statement
FIFA Statement
Following some reports and rumours spread today, FIFA would like to clarify that there will be no changes to the rules regarding the length of football matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ or any other competition.
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) April 6, 2022
FIFA Statement: Following some articles and rumours spread today, FIFA wishes to clarify that there will be no changes in the rules regarding the duration of football matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ or any other competition.”
🚨 FIFA plan to extend World Cup matches in Qatar from 90 minutes to 100 minutes this winter.
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FIFA World Cup 2022: FIFA planning to extend games up to ‘100 Minutes’
According to Corriere dello Sport, via Football Italia, FIFA are looking to increase match time by 10 minutes, to combat the ‘ball in play’ time during games.
The issues comes from the fact that the ball doesn’t actually stay in play for long in football matches, certainly not as long as might be expected. According to the CIES Football Observatory, the ball only remains in play for 64.7% of matches in the Champions League, and that number drops to just 62% in the Premier League.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid: A succession of little fouls and feigning injuries from the Atletico side meant that the final 30 minutes of the game between the two teams at Old Trafford only saw the ball in play for just 11 minutes and 19 seconds.
FIFA World Cup 2022: 100 Minutes instead of 90 for World Cup Qatar
England’s top tier has the lowest percentage of the big leagues, although the Championship is even lower with just 57.2% of ball in play time. FIFA are hoping to improve the amount of time that the game is being played by adding an extra 10 minutes, although it wouldn’t improve the percentages.
The idea is said to have come directly from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose presidency is set to run until next year, when he could run again for another four year term. Playing an extra 10 minutes would still have to be approved by International Football Association Board. IFAB, who decide on changes to the rules.
In the past it has been suggested that football use a similar clock system to the one in rugby, where the clock is paused for stoppages so the game has more ball in play action.
As well as World Cups every two years and 10 minute longer matches, FIFA are set to introduce more teams at their tournament, with the 2026 edition in USA, Mexico and Canada to feature 48 sides in the finals for the first time.
FIFA World Cup 2022: FIFA completely stumped by RULE change Rumors, declares ‘no changes to rules in Qatar World Cup’ – Read Statement
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