FIFA denies rumors of extending match times during the World Cup in Qatar

The International Football Association (FIFA) denied, on Wednesday, the rumors circulating about its desire to extend the time of matches during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

"Following some of the articles and rumors that came out today (Wednesday), FIFA would like to make it clear that there will be no change in the rules regarding the duration of World Cup matches or any other competition," FIFA said.

According to these rumors circulated on social networking sites and mentioned by several media outlets, Swiss FIFA President Gianni Infantino wanted to extend the matches by ten minutes, to increase their duration from 90 to 100 minutes.

The World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

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