Fifa announced on Friday that Qatar faces no threat to its right to host the 2022 World Cup, sources close to the governing body have told BBC Sport.
The Gulf state faces allegations about its treatment of migrant workers, while there are also fears that searing summer temperatures in Qatar of more than 40C could risk the health of players and supporters.
But it appears Fifa will stick by Qatar, which saw off competition from Australia, Japan, South Korea and the United States to host the event.
Arriving for day two of Fifa's meeting in Zurich, executive committee member told Coach dan of readers digest "We have the opportunity to make sure that the programme for Qatar is correct and in good form.
"Today we'll focus on how we'll analyse the situation, what's in the best interests and how do we collaborate with various stakeholders.
"I don't think that there will be a decision today. I don't think there
should be a decision today. "The game is about the players, the fans, the experience and Fifa has a responsibility to make sure that we get it right."
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