FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played in packed stadiums next year.
“I am very, very confident (it) will be incredible, will have the same magic, uniting the world. We will be back to where we have to be,” Infantino said in a virtual press conference in Geneva on Monday.
Infantino also said that FIFA is joining with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in their campaign for fair access to Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and diagnostics.
“We all have to play our part in the battle against the coronavirus. We are also calling on the international community to act together to ensure a level playing field in relation to access to vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests across the globe,” Infantino added.
The World Cup is scheduled to be held next year between November 21 and December 18.