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FIFA President Gianni Infantino used a summit of soccer nations in Qatar to gather support for his mission to add 16 teams to the 2022 tournament — a move that would require the tiny, energy-rich nation sharing games in the region. Difficult probably," Infantino said. "Is it feasible to have a few games being played in neighboring countries? Well, maybe this is an option, of course. Digital Access for only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. #ReadLocal "I'm not that naive not to know not to read the news and not to know what is going on. Infantino used a trip to Doha in October to ask the emir of Qatar if he would consider allowing matches to be shared with nations that are part of an economic and travel boycott against his country. Sports Highlights Up Next: Infantino - 48 teams 'possible' at Qatar World Cup Your video will play in: 5 seconds Infantino - 48 teams 'possible' at Qatar World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino used a summit of soccer nations in Qatar to gather support for his mission to add 16 teams to the 2022 World Cup - a m Play Video | 00:47 Your video will resume shortly. No compatible source was found for this media. "If there is something that I could do which is good for football worldwide, then we should look at it," Infantino said at a news conference in Doha before heading to Abu Dhabi for the Club World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino used a summit of soccer nations in Qatar to gather support for his mission to add 16 teams to the 2022 tournament — a move that would require the tiny, energy-rich nation sharing games in the region. Difficult probably," Infantino said. "Is it feasible to have a few games being played in neighboring countries? Well, maybe this is an option, of course. Premium content for only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. But now we are in football, we are not in politics, and in football, sometimes the dreams come true." Infantino used a trip to Doha in October to ask the emir of Qatar if he would consider allowing matches to be shared with nations that are part of an economic and travel boycott against his country. Sports Highlights Up Next: Infantino - 48 teams 'possible' at Qatar World Cup Your video will play in: 5 seconds Infantino - 48 teams 'possible' at Qatar World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino used a summit of soccer nations in Qatar to gather support for his mission to add 16 teams to the 2022 World Cup - a m Play Video | 00:47 Your video will resume shortly. 00:47 Infantino - 48 teams 'possible' at Qatar World Cup Soccer News | 00:47 00:47 Infantino - 48 teams 'possible' at Qatar World Cup Soccer News | 00:47 01:38 De la calle al estadio al acoso sexual: El fútbol femenino afgano en crisis Euronews Spanish News | 01:38 01:21 Zoran Mamic and Ismail Ahmed talk about Al Ain's chances at the FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup | 01:21 00:26 When conceding on FIFA 19 is as painful for your player as it is for you No compatible source was found for this media.