FIFA in talks over request for World Cup to kick off a day earlier than planned
The World Cup could begin a day earlier than planned after a proposal was put to FIFA requesting hosts Qatar kick off the finals.
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FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar one day earlier
GENEVA (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar could start one day earlier than scheduled with FIFA looking at a plan to let the host nation play Ecuador on Nov. 20, a person familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
World Cup poised to begin one day earlier than planned
The World Cup in Qatar will kick-off a day earlier than scheduled if FIFA agree to a plan to hold the opening ceremony and the host nation's first match on Sunday 20 November, a source close to the discussions told Reuters news agency.
FIFA World Cup in Qatar to start a day earlier than planned: Sources
Qatar will be brought forward by one day to November 20, senior football sources told AFP on Wednesday. FIFA and the Qatari organisers have agreed the change, the sources said.
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Chile's Football Federation (ANFP) is appealing against FIFA's decision to dismiss their complaint that Ecuador fielded an ineligible player during the World Cup qualifying campaign.
Chile appeal FIFA World Cup decision over Ecuador player
World Cup qualifying campaign. FIFA's decision on June 10 meant Ecuador were cleared to play in November's finals in Qatar but the Chileans are continuing to push the issue. The ANPF said it had proof that Ecuador’s Byron Castillo was born in Tumaco, Colombia in 1995 and not in the Ecuadorean city of General Villamil Playas in 1998 as stated on his official documents.