Qatar World Cup 2022 organising committee has clarified that the final number of stadiums that will host the 2022 Fifa World Cup will be decided in March 2015.

Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy for World Cup 2022 said in a statement that the process of selecting the final proposed line-up of host venues is on-going in consultation with Fifa.

It was reacting to reports which state that Qatar has reduced the number of proposed host venues for the 2022 Fifa World Cup from 12 to 8 because of cost concerns and delays.

"Given the size of our country, Fifa and the local organising committee decided to look into reducing the originally proposed 12 venues to fit the country’s specifications while ensuring best playing conditions for all 64 matches. Generally Fifa requests a minimum of eight stadia for hosting the Fifa World Cup," the statement said.

"The 2022 Local Organising Committee will submit by December 2014 a proposal for an appropriate number of host venues, whilst ensuring a suitable legacy for the country and the national league after the tournament. The approval of the final number of stadiums is envisaged by the Fifa Executive Committee by March 2015," the statement said. - TradeArabia News Service