Instead the Russians and Qatar(ians?) will get all the glory (and money). This decision totally makes sense to me, instead of siding with the United States, the world futbol governing body picked our two greatest security threats over the past 50 years, Russia and the Middle East. It's like playing Risk against Fifa... well done, Seppy Blatts
*Keep in mind that Qatar also boasts 140F Summer month temps!
(from ESPN)
U.S. 2022 World Cup bid falls short
The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East. The 22 voters on FIFA's executive committee, some accused of corruption in the weeks leading up to their meeting, picked Russia to stage the 2018 tournament, another first-time host. Qatar, an oil-rich nation that has been independent since 1971, has a population of about 1.7 million -- 500,000 less than Houston. At 4,416 square miles, it is smaller than Connecticut. READ MORE
(from ESPN)
U.S. 2022 World Cup bid falls short
The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East. The 22 voters on FIFA's executive committee, some accused of corruption in the weeks leading up to their meeting, picked Russia to stage the 2018 tournament, another first-time host. Qatar, an oil-rich nation that has been independent since 1971, has a population of about 1.7 million -- 500,000 less than Houston. At 4,416 square miles, it is smaller than Connecticut. READ MORE
