Prior to the start of the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament on the 20th local time and the early morning of the 21st Japan time, FIFA = International Football Federation President Infantino held a press conference and said, "It will be the best tournament ever. will be,' he said.
The Qatar tournament, which will be the first football World Cup to be held in the Middle East, will start on the 20th local time and early morning on the 21st Japan time.
Prior to the opening, FIFA President Infantino held a press conference in Doha on the 19th and said, "Qatar has been preparing well since it was decided 12 years ago. It will be the best tournament ever. I'm sure," he said, showing confidence in the success of the tournament.
However, referring to human rights in Qatar, he said that "some countries have been criticized" and that "we have had many discussions with the government of Qatar and are ready to accept all people. Everyone involved was very proud of the preparation and it is sad to be criticized.Now the country is making progress towards solving various problems and this tournament will be a better society. I wish I could be strong," he said.
The tournament will begin on the 20th local time and before dawn on the 21st Japan time, and will be held for 29 days, with Japan's first match against Germany on the 23rd.