Qatar will not take a decision on whether to expand its 2022 World Cup to 48 teams from 32 until it has seen the details of a feasibility study from FIFA, an official from the country's World Cup organising committee said on Monday.

Qatar to not decide on 48-team World Cup until it's seen FIFA study

With the 2018 World Cup in Russia behind it, the soccer world’s focus shifts to the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Politics and the Gulf’s internecine political and legal battles have already shaped debate about FIFA’s controversial awarding of World Cup hosting rights to Qatar.

Gulf rivalries spill onto the soccer pitch

The 38-year-old who is known for playing for the Spain national team and Barcelona will be an ambassador for the organisation "responsible for delivering the infrastructure" for the World Cup

Xavi appointed as global ambassador of Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022

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Qatar to not decide on 48-team World Cup until it's seen FIFA study

Gulf rivalries spill onto the soccer pitch

Xavi appointed as global ambassador of Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022