Winter World Cup Effect on Major Leagues

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The FIFA World Cup is traditionally a summer tournament. It kicks off when most domestic leagues are on a break, and it’s long finished by the time they restart. But 2022 will be different. The intense heat of Qatar means the tournament has to be pushed to winter, creating chaos for most major national leagues. So, how will the 2022 winter World Cup affect national leagues and cup competitions?

European Competitions

The Christmas period is one of the busiest times of the English Premier League (EPL) season. Managers have complained about it for years, with teams often playing 4 or 5 matches in just two weeks. The World Cup has added more fuel to that fire. The EPL will return on December 26th – just eight days after the World Cup Final. Teams will also play on December 31st and January 2nd. There is a break for nearly two weeks after that, but as the FA Cup starts on January 7th, there will be no prolonged rest. What’s more, teams only have a week from their last EPL game to the start of the World Cup. Things are a little easier for teams in La Liga. They have a 10-day break before the tournament begins and don’t play again until December 31st. Italian teams have a longer break, unlike other European teams, as they don’t play again until January 4th. Unfortunately, it won’t help Italian players, as Italy isn’t featured in Qatar. Nevertheless, many top foreign players from the league will benefit from this break. With teams like PSG, Monaco, and Lyon, Ligue 1 will be sending many players to the tournament, and just like the EPL, they won’t have much rest. They start the break on November 13th and then return on December 28th, only to feature again on January 1st. As for continental competitions like the Champions League, they don’t begin again until February.

Other Major Domestic Competitions

European leagues supply the World Cup with most of its best players, and it’s clear that these leagues will be affected by the winter World Cup. But what about leagues in the Americas and elsewhere? Well, teams in Brazil will be busy until the World Cup, playing on November 10th and 13th. However, they don’t have to play again when they return, as the league ends before the tournament begins. The Argentinian league played its final game on October 23rd, the MLS final is on November 5th, and the K League in South Korea is over before November. In Africa, leagues like the South African Premier Division take an extensive break, with no games throughout November and only a few at the end of December. Needless to say, players from European leagues will face the toughest test for this winter World Cup. But this essentially creates a level playing field, as most of the players from the tournament’s top teams play in Europe.

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