On
the 3 and 5 November, a FIFA inspection group, including safety and security
experts, carried out a thorough evaluation of the stadium site of the Bangkok
Futsal Arena (BFA).
Following
the report submitted by this group, a decision was taken today by the FIFA
Futsal Committee, that the BFA will not be ready to host six matches on 14, 16
and 18 November.
Although
further significant progress has been made, including the installation of a
pitch, the key criteria laid out following the committee’s meeting on 31
October have not been sufficiently met.
The
safety of spectators, teams and all other visitors to the stadium are of
paramount importance. FIFA and the Local Organising Committee therefore
concluded that such a fundamental issue, as well as the functionality of core
services and facilities, cannot be compromised.
FIFA
would like to acknowledge the round-the-clock efforts made to try and complete
the construction of the Arena.
The
quarter-final matches scheduled to be played on 14 November will now be played
at Bangkok’s Nimibutr Stadium, whilst the semi-finals and final will be hosted
at Bangkok’s Indoor Stadium Huamark. Both stadiums have already successfully
hosted group stage matches.
The
group stage of the competition concludes on Friday 9 November, with the
knock-out stages commencing on 11 November.
Tickets
that have been bought for the six scheduled matches at the Bangkok Futsal Arena
will be valid at the new match venues. Further information will be communicated
shortly for all spectators regarding this process.
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