According to the press service of the International Football Federation (FIFA), the event will be held in Zurich, Switzerland online in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.
The European part of the selection for the 2022 World Cup will be held in the traditional format of the group stage - five groups of six teams and five groups of five teams will be formed.
The 10 group winners will advance directly to the World Cup.
The 10 runners-up teams will play in the playoffs.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held from November 21 to December 18, 2022.
Earlier, Qatar appreciated the importance of holding the Asian Champions League matches in the country ahead of the 2022 World Cup.