The Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, explained the reasons behind the increase in additional time at Qatar 2022.

Collina, gave notice that time lost due to different specific events that transpire during matches would be compensated for.

"The aim of this move was to increase the actual playing time, and from analysis carried out on matches that have already taken place, it is clear that the right steps have been taken to achieve this", said Collina. 

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