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Qatar was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making it the first time a World Cup was held in the Arab World and the second time in Asia since the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. Also, the decision made it the smallest country geographically to host the World Cup.
When Qatar was named as host of the 2022 World Cup back in 2010, it was selected ahead of bids from the United States, South Korea, Japan and Australia.
On Wednesday, 13 June, the FIFA Congress will determine whether to award the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup to one of the two candidates. In the event that the 68th FIFA Congress...
Nov 20, 2022 · With the tournament being played in winter for the first time, many will be left wondering why exactly Qatar was chosen to host the World Cup - particularly with the country's human...
Dec 18, 2022 · In an interview with Piers Morgan, which aired on TalkTV in November, Hassan Al-Thawadi, Secretary General of the Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), an organization charged with...
Nov 19, 2022 · Tariq Panja was present in 2010 when Qatar was picked to host the 2022 World Cup.
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Nov 18, 2022 · The selection of Qatar as World Cup host has long been dogged by allegations of bribery and corruption. The selection was announced in 2010 after a series of votes by FIFA officials.