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Qatar officials say 48-team World Cup will not be 'imposed'

Spectators were treated to a laser show, a military band and fireworks at the reopening of the renamed Al Janoub stadium [AFP]

The organisers of the 2022 Qatar World Cup said on Saturday that "there will be no decision imposed" on the country to extend the tournament to 48 teams.

Anticipation is mounting ahead of the final decision, due to be announced in Paris at the beginning of June, whether to retain a 32-team format or expand it.

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