MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) - The long-running saga over the timing of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be settled in March, FIFA's executive committee decided on Friday. January/February, May and November/December have been put forward as alternatives for the traditional June/July slot, which is considered too hot to stage the tournament even though organisers have pledged to build air-conditioned stadiums.
In November, FIFA said it was closer to narrowing the choices to January/February or November/December, although the option May is backed by the powerful European clubs and leagues.
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