DOHA: The outlet fit for this yr’s International Cup, between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, will likely be introduced ahead by way of at some point to November 20, International Cup assets informed AFP on Wednesday.

The transfer, which will have to be licensed by way of the FIFA Council earlier than the 100-day countdown begins this week, will retain the custom of the primary fit that includes the host nation.

Beneath the prevailing association, Senegal and the Netherlands play the primary recreation on November 21, adopted by way of the authentic inauguration fit between Qatar and Ecuador later that day.

The International Cup assets mentioned that affirmation of the alternate used to be anticipated quickly. FIFA and the Qatari setting up committee declined to remark.

“There have been discussions and settlement between the 2 respective groups and there used to be a request from CONMEBOL — the South American confederation,” one International Cup supply informed AFP, talking on situation of anonymity as no authentic choice has been introduced.

“We needed to practice the custom that both the reigning champions or the host nation be concerned within the opening fit,” the supply added.

For enthusiasts who’ve tickets for the November 21 recreation, “any disruption will likely be handled so affect is minimum”, some other event supply informed AFP.

Beneath the alternate, Netherlands v Senegal can be moved from 1:00pm (1000 GMT) on November 21 to a 7:00pm get started. “This is a higher slot for each groups for tv and different spaces,” mentioned the International Cup supply.