2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - UEFA Qualifiers

[püsür]

I think that there was a bribing scandal which allowed Qatar to get the world cup, the moment such a thing was discovered the world cup should have been moved to another country immediately but it did not happened, so if something as important as a corruption scandal was not enough to change the host of the world cup then we can deduce there are very little chances that the event will be moved to another country when there is so little time left for the world cup to start.

And this is how Qatar got their World Cup. Instead of football fans watching World Cup in the summer, they bought the World Cup to be arranged in the middle of winter and in the middle of the season in all the big football-leagues. It a shame. And UEFA/FIFA still doesn't lift a finger regarding FFP and let Qatar do whatever they want.

Well, that's just a northern hemisphere point of view...

It will be close to summer time in the southern hemisphere though, South America, Australia, New Zealand, etc...

I'm sure all the fans in those countries will be happy to have a World Cup at that time, plus also the times of the matches will be better, not at 4am or so like when it's played in Europe.

Most of the players from South America and especially the big players play in European teams. It has been like this for a long time, we can say 30 or 40 years at least? They were never in a situation that they have regular season and in the middle of it they have to concentrate on something else for a quite some time. Then go back to their clubs again. Even this is ridiculous enough in my opinion that we are having a World Cup in the middle of regular seasons. It is neither good for players nor their clubs nor the national teams. Qatar did some very sketchy things to get this World Cup obviously. I find this irregularity a disgrace for whole football world. This might affect players, clubs and national teams in a bad way for years to come. Let us not care about the time zones please. There are more important things at stake.

[Naficopa]

Most of the players from South America and especially the big players play in European teams. It has been like this for a long time, we can say 30 or 40 years at least? They were never in a situation that they have regular season and in the middle of it they have to concentrate on something else for a quite some time. Then go back to their clubs again. Even this is ridiculous enough in my opinion that we are having a World Cup in the middle of regular seasons. It is neither good for players nor their clubs nor the national teams. Qatar did some very sketchy things to get this World Cup obviously. I find this irregularity a disgrace for whole football world. This might affect players, clubs and national teams in a bad way for years to come. Let us not care about the time zones please. There are more important things at stake.

One important question is how they are going to deal with gambling, alcohol and other things which the spectator would not mind doing because they are legally allowed to do it in their country. Also I too sense that Qatar has done something sketchy to get the world cup I think they are the first muslim country to host such big event -correct me if I am wrong.

[kapalmabur]

I don't think it makes a difference or at least I would say it is an excuse if the players claim that the time of the year was decisive. They are top notch professionals and will play that tournament at any time in any place on any planet They are used to playing almost year round anyway, they know snow, rain, and extremely hot weather. I think it won't be about the "time of the year". If anything, the climate could play a role in soccer, but even that is taken care of within the stadiums as far as I know.

The issue is not just the physical condition, this can be more or less well managed by the players and technical teams. The issue is the preparation time for the tournament. The technical teams of the national teams will have less time to prepare the team for the tournament. The internship period will be shorter.

In addition, the different tournament times as usual make the players and teams need to prepare so that everything can be fit,
however I still see the weather atmosphere can affect players because they are still human,
Hopefully there will be no problems later

[darewaller]

I don't think it makes a difference or at least I would say it is an excuse if the players claim that the time of the year was decisive. They are top notch professionals and will play that tournament at any time in any place on any planet They are used to playing almost year round anyway, they know snow, rain, and extremely hot weather. I think it won't be about the "time of the year". If anything, the climate could play a role in soccer, but even that is taken care of within the stadiums as far as I know.

Another point is that it would be hot or whatever the condition is for both teams and not just one team. If England loses to France, they can't say it was too hot as an excuse because it was hot for the French players as well, how could it be not equal in that sense.

However, playing on perfect conditions allow us to watch a better game, it matters to us. If the weather is good enough then everyone will play their best and we will watch amazing games, if it's too hot, too cold, rain, snow or whatever, even if too windy, then we are going to see results that are based on not the perfect situation and that will not be good thing to view as a fan who will be watching from home, certainly not to people who watch it on the stadiums.

[gagux123]

For FIFA to choose Qatar as host for this year word Cup am sure they might have make good plans for the world cup and also fans who will visit Qatar for the world cup.  If Qatar is not a good place for the world cup I don't think Qatar  will be selected to host.  FIFA always take security so serious when selecting a host for world cup.

I've been talking with my friends and I've also read on some websites, and almost all of them commented that the World Cup this year in Qatar could be interesting to watch.

As it will be the first time that Qatar will host a World Cup (correct me if I'm wrong), they will do everything they can to provide an excellent event!

I will be anxious to follow the World Cup this year!

[romero121]

Brazil have revealed its Kit for the FIFA World Cup 2022

[shogun47]

I don't think it makes a difference or at least I would say it is an excuse if the players claim that the time of the year was decisive. They are top notch professionals and will play that tournament at any time in any place on any planet They are used to playing almost year round anyway, they know snow, rain, and extremely hot weather. I think it won't be about the "time of the year". If anything, the climate could play a role in soccer, but even that is taken care of within the stadiums as far as I know.

Another point is that it would be hot or whatever the condition is for both teams and not just one team. If England loses to France, they can't say it was too hot as an excuse because it was hot for the French players as well, how could it be not equal in that sense.

However, playing on perfect conditions allow us to watch a better game, it matters to us. If the weather is good enough then everyone will play their best and we will watch amazing games, if it's too hot, too cold, rain, snow or whatever, even if too windy, then we are going to see results that are based on not the perfect situation and that will not be good thing to view as a fan who will be watching from home, certainly not to people who watch it on the stadiums.

It really depends, but yes we all probably prefer watching soccer under sunny conditions, but still to me the circumstances aren't always to blame. As you said first of all it's all the same for almost anybody there and second the teams will be sufficiently prepared no matter what. Of course when a team loses early during the tournament, maybe even during the group stage, it's the conditions that are too blame. That's the magic excuse in any sport.

[nullama]

Brazil have revealed its Kit for the FIFA World Cup 2022

~snip~

If Brazil keeps winning world cups their kit will end up looking like their flag 

[Rabi3]

Brazil have revealed its Kit for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Just by looking at those stars on their shirts you can see greatness, Brazil gave birth to players that helped changing the world of football and make it the way it is right now, I can't name another country that has stars (I mean players not tge stars on their shirt) as many as Brazil have in their history and till now, this could be another year for Brazil to add another star to their shirt.

[nullama]

Brazil have revealed its Kit for the FIFA World Cup 2022

~snip~

Just by looking at those stars on their shirts you can see greatness, Brazil gave birth to players that helped changing the world of football and make it the way it is right now, I can't name another country that has stars (I mean players not tge stars on their shirt) as many as Brazil have in their history and till now, this could be another year for Brazil to add another star to their shirt.

Absolutely.

People tend to underestimate Brazil, but it's just the best team in terms of history of the world cup. They have qualified directly to every single edition of the world cup (only team in the world with that record), and they're basically the best performing team historically.

I can definitely see them at least in the semi-finals, and maybe they will end up winning the world cup this time, to add one more star to their current 5.

[Sithara007]

Just by looking at those stars on their shirts you can see greatness, Brazil gave birth to players that helped changing the world of football and make it the way it is right now, I can't name another country that has stars (I mean players not tge stars on their shirt) as many as Brazil have in their history and till now, this could be another year for Brazil to add another star to their shirt.

Well.. you maybe right. Not a big fan of Brazil, but I can't deny that they have produced the maximum number of legendary players in football. I can name at least a dozen, starting with Pelé, Kaká, Zé Roberto, Leônidas, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Romario and Garrincha. Argentina may come close, and the European teams will be far behind these two teams. And this time also, Brazil has the maximum probability of lifting the trophy. And I would love to watch the final between Brazil and Argentina.

[Juggy777]

Just by looking at those stars on their shirts you can see greatness, Brazil gave birth to players that helped changing the world of football and make it the way it is right now, I can't name another country that has stars (I mean players not tge stars on their shirt) as many as Brazil have in their history and till now, this could be another year for Brazil to add another star to their shirt.

Well.. you maybe right. Not a big fan of Brazil, but I can't deny that they have produced the maximum number of legendary players in football. I can name at least a dozen, starting with Pelé, Kaká, Zé Roberto, Leônidas, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Romario and Garrincha. Argentina may come close, and the European teams will be far behind these two teams. And this time also, Brazil has the maximum probability of lifting the trophy. And I would love to watch the final between Brazil and Argentina.

@Rabi3 I vividly remember the 2002 World Cup as it was the first time I saw the big tournament, and guess who won all 7 matches hint Brazil . Lastly while their performances may have gone down post that final win, but this year they’ll rise and win the World Cup again, because they have the best squad who can definitely defeat any opponent that comes their way.

[rahmad2nd]

Just by looking at those stars on their shirts you can see greatness, Brazil gave birth to players that helped changing the world of football and make it the way it is right now, I can't name another country that has stars (I mean players not tge stars on their shirt) as many as Brazil have in their history and till now, this could be another year for Brazil to add another star to their shirt.

What Brazil has inscribed in the history of world football no one can deny. Brazil is the country that has won the most world cup titles five times, not only that, Brazil has created many of the world's top players with the characteristics of samba football.
I admit that currently the Brazilian team has a very solid squad and is filled with many talented players in various positions. 

I don't hesitate to make Brazil the favorite team, even so, I think other teams' squads also have the potential to win the world title this time, in my opinion, England, France, Germany, Argentina, Belgium, even the Netherlands can stop Brazil's journey to become champions. Well, let's look forward to this celebration being held.

[Sithara007]

What Brazil has inscribed in the history of world football no one can deny. Brazil is the country that has won the most world cup titles five times, not only that, Brazil has created many of the world's top players with the characteristics of samba football.
I admit that currently the Brazilian team has a very solid squad and is filled with many talented players in various positions. 

I don't hesitate to make Brazil the favorite team, even so, I think other teams' squads also have the potential to win the world title this time, in my opinion, England, France, Germany, Argentina, Belgium, even the Netherlands can stop Brazil's journey to become champions. Well, let's look forward to this celebration being held.

Brazil are the overwhelming favorites this time. It not because they have improved their quality, but because the other teams have gone down in terms of capabilities. IMO, only Argentina is capable of giving them a tough challenge this time. The European teams are being very inconsistent. Italy didn't even managed to qualify. Germany, France and Netherlands are not consistent. Spain is looking good, but they are not the same as the teams of 2014 and 2018. As of now, Spain and England looks like the strongest Europeans teams at the moment.

[Silberman]

I don't think it makes a difference or at least I would say it is an excuse if the players claim that the time of the year was decisive. They are top notch professionals and will play that tournament at any time in any place on any planet They are used to playing almost year round anyway, they know snow, rain, and extremely hot weather. I think it won't be about the "time of the year". If anything, the climate could play a role in soccer, but even that is taken care of within the stadiums as far as I know.

The issue is not just the physical condition, this can be more or less well managed by the players and technical teams. The issue is the preparation time for the tournament. The technical teams of the national teams will have less time to prepare the team for the tournament. The internship period will be shorter.

True, national teams are not like clubs in which players have a lot of time to familiarize themselves with each other, the time they have has always been limited to begin with and in this world cup the time available for this process to take place will be even shorter, which means that teams with superior talent or in which most of their players play at their domestic league will have an even bigger edge than usual during the world cup.

[wiss19]

Brazil are the overwhelming favorites this time. It not because they have improved their quality, but because the other teams have gone down in terms of capabilities. IMO, only Argentina is capable of giving them a tough challenge this time. The European teams are being very inconsistent. Italy didn't even managed to qualify. Germany, France and Netherlands are not consistent. Spain is looking good, but they are not the same as the teams of 2014 and 2018. As of now, Spain and England looks like the strongest Europeans teams at the moment.

After very long time now we are talking about quality of Brazil and Argentina even still European teams are in better position and have ability to challenge them for title race, but surely something good is going to happen for them in positive way because they are doing good work and have few quality players those can bring back Samba soccer back in connection, and we will watch Champion from South America after two decades.

Even France, England and few other European teams are also in good position but surely this time it's no easy for any team to win and have trophy balance is still in European favor with many heavyweights are in their side and Samba soccer is having only two teams to compete them let's wait for another three months and have Champions of world in Qatar where preparations are still going for this mega event.

[swogerino]

I don't think it makes a difference or at least I would say it is an excuse if the players claim that the time of the year was decisive. They are top notch professionals and will play that tournament at any time in any place on any planet They are used to playing almost year round anyway, they know snow, rain, and extremely hot weather. I think it won't be about the "time of the year". If anything, the climate could play a role in soccer, but even that is taken care of within the stadiums as far as I know.

The issue is not just the physical condition, this can be more or less well managed by the players and technical teams. The issue is the preparation time for the tournament. The technical teams of the national teams will have less time to prepare the team for the tournament. The internship period will be shorter.

True, national teams are not like clubs in which players have a lot of time to familiarize themselves with each other, the time they have has always been limited to begin with and in this world cup the time available for this process to take place will be even shorter, which means that teams with superior talent or in which most of their players play at their domestic league will have an even bigger edge than usual during the world cup.

It does not mean anything as in the national teams players are of the highest caliber so they don't need a lot of time to find each other,they select 22 out of a lot of players and this selection process is a tough one that is why we see much better performance during national teams clashes.We see much more beautiful goals from such events and that is why for me the World Cup is the best football event,well as its name says in the world.There will be no edge except that of the quality which is already known before the event takes place by seeing which player each team has called upon for the event.

[Boristhecat]

It does not mean anything as in the national teams players are of the highest caliber so they don't need a lot of time to find each other,they select 22 out of a lot of players and this selection process is a tough one that is why we see much better performance during national teams clashes.We see much more beautiful goals from such events and that is why for me the World Cup is the best football event,well as its name says in the world.There will be no edge except that of the quality which is already known before the event takes place by seeing which player each team has called upon for the event.

I can assume that any top club in the top ten will beat any top national team (even France or Brazil), so it's hard to agree that the World Cup is the best football event in terms of the level of play. You think so only because this is a rare event and teams such as Germany - Brazil may not meet each other for 10 years, while we see games of the level of Real - Liverpool every year in the Champions League.

[joker_josue]

I can assume that any top club in the top ten will beat any top national team (even France or Brazil), so it's hard to agree that the World Cup is the best football event in terms of the level of play. You think so only because this is a rare event and teams such as Germany - Brazil may not meet each other for 10 years, while we see games of the level of Real - Liverpool every year in the Champions League.

That depends. If a Brazilian player played in the club Brazil was going to compete with, which side would he play on?
We cannot forget that clubs bring together a group of players from different countries. As soon as they start to separate, things get different.

Therefore, it is a difficult comparison to make and perhaps meaningless to make.

[kapalmabur]

I don't think it makes a difference or at least I would say it is an excuse if the players claim that the time of the year was decisive. They are top notch professionals and will play that tournament at any time in any place on any planet They are used to playing almost year round anyway, they know snow, rain, and extremely hot weather. I think it won't be about the "time of the year". If anything, the climate could play a role in soccer, but even that is taken care of within the stadiums as far as I know.

The issue is not just the physical condition, this can be more or less well managed by the players and technical teams. The issue is the preparation time for the tournament. The technical teams of the national teams will have less time to prepare the team for the tournament. The internship period will be shorter.

True, national teams are not like clubs in which players have a lot of time to familiarize themselves with each other, the time they have has always been limited to begin with and in this world cup the time available for this process to take place will be even shorter, which means that teams with superior talent or in which most of their players play at their domestic league will have an even bigger edge than usual during the world cup.

For something like that for me it does not have a significant impact and also does not guarantee they can play well,
with the increasing number of test matches or other matches of course it is used to understand each other,
that's enough and again the role of the coach is also important to unite them