Newcastle United players set to benefit from FIFA decision
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FIFA today approved 26-man squads for Qatar 2022, which kicks off in November. All non-starting players will be eligible to be on the bench. Squads for major tournaments are normally limited to 23 players.
A number of Newcastle players are hoping to play in the tournament, including England defender Kieran Trippier. Goalkeeper Nick Pope, on Tyneside to undergo a medical ahead of a £10million move to United, also hopes to make Gareth Southgate’s squad, while striker Callum Wilson will also hope to win an international recall next season.
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Hide AdSwitzerland’s Fabian Schar and Brazil’s Bruno Guimaraes are also working towards the mid-season tournament.
FIFA said the decision to allow 26-man squads, initially brought in to help manage the disruption to the calendar caused by Covid-19,– had been taken due to the “unique timing” of the Qatar finals, which take place in the middle of the traditional European football season.