This paper will examine On 2 December 2010 it was announced that Qatar would be hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The government that were behind Qatar’s successful bid defeated four other countries that wanted the honours of staging the 2022 world cup the countries being: Australia, Southern Korea, Japan and the USA. Qatar, with a population of 1.69 million people will be the first Arabic country to have the privileges of hosting the World Cup. Consequently, Qatar is the smallest nation, by population and by area to have been given the chance to host the huge competition. The Qatar bid was stated as the only country to be representing the Arab World and positioned their bid as an opportunity to bridge the gap between the Arab World and the West. Qatar hosting the Asian Games in 2006 as well as the 2011 Asian Cup proved to show that the country is capable of hosting the tournament. In addition, Qatar has large financial capabilities were a vital factor in their proposals for new stadiums. While the decision on 2 December 2010 brought a sense of proudness to Qatar, it also brought concern in the Western nations. A number of rival candidates, groups or western counties and media personal have expressed concern over whetherShould Qatar be allowed to hold the 2022 World Cup?
This paper will examine On 2 December 2010 it was announced that Qatar would be hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The government that were behind Qatar’s successful bid defeated four other countries that wanted the honours of staging the 2022 world cup the countries being: Australia, Southern Korea, Japan and the USA. Qatar, with a population of 1.69 million people will be the first Arabic country to have the