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Matthew Holt

Premier League winter break dates: When does it restart after World Cup 2022?

With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar now right around the corner, the Premier League is set for a mid-season hiatus.

Following discussions arund the summer climate in the Middle East, the decision was taken to hold the tournament during the cooler winter months in Qatar. Temperatures during the summer can be seen as high as 40-50C with specialists confirming a much safer alternative during the domestic campaign.

As both the Premier League and the Championship are set to pause, England's third and fourth tiers, EFL's League's One and Two will continue throughout the month-long tournament. All of Europe's other top leagues are set to follow suit with a break.

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