Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

4 Reasons Why Qatar Made A Great Home For The 2022 FIFA World Cup

 

It’s official! In a major win for the nation, on June 13th, 2014, the FIFA Executive Committee announced that Qatar would be the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. If you’re wondering why it wasn’t another country like America or Canada – read on!

There are many benefits to living in Qatar and a few reasons why this country will make an excellent home for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. If you’re looking to move there in a few years so you can catch those top players in person, keep reading! Here are four reasons why Qatar will make a great home for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

 

It’s Hot In Qatar, So Fans Will Be Comfortable

Depending on where fans are coming from, coming to Qatar to participate will be no different than coming to Phoenix or Los Angeles.

The climate will not be a factor in determining who wins the game. That’s not to say that the temperature won’t affect the way fans play the game.

The air is much thinner in Qatar than in many other places, so a ball kicked as hard as a player might normally kick it might travel to another part of the field.

Fans are already used to wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, so the heat won’t be a factor.

Qatar Has The Infrastructure Ready To Go

People often talk about the fact that Qatar has never hosted any major sporting event, but they have been building stadiums for the last seven years. Actually, they’ve been building stadiums since they won the bid in 2010.

There are eight stadiums currently under construction, with a ninth expected to break ground soon. If a stadium is not yet ready, there are five more venues that are available for the World Cup. Two of those are in Dubai, one is in Abu Dhabi, and the other two are in Bahrain.

 

 

There is also the option of playing matches in other countries in the Gulf region. In fact, it is expected that match-ups between nations in the same region will be played in the same stadium. This will reduce the need for fans to travel to the other stadiums.

There Are Existing Hotels And Hiring Of Employees Is Already Occurring

Major hotel chains are already taking reservations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Major booking sites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz already have listings for hotels in Qatar.

If you’re wondering why there’s a need to book hotels that far in advance, it’s because major sporting events like this often have fans who travel to the event from other countries.

If a person is travelling from the United States, they most likely will need to book their trip six years in advance.

If a person is traveling from Asia, they might need to book their trip eight years in advance. This is partly because many major flights leave in the middle of the night. But it’s also because airlines need time to plan for larger numbers of passengers.

As for the hiring of employees, this is expected to begin in September. Most of the jobs available will be for people who will work as hotel staff, security guards, and other service-related jobs.

FIFA Has Stated That They Are Working With Qatar To Ensure That The Workers Are Treated Well

One of the major concerns about hosting a sporting event in Qatar is that many people are worried about the treatment of workers.

There have been reports of workers being treated poorly, or even dying while working on the construction of stadiums. However, FIFA, along with several organizations, is working with the Qatar government to ensure that workers are being treated well.

FIFA has set up a human rights monitoring system in which they will monitor the situation in Qatar. Additionally, they also have a system in place to let workers in Qatar know that they can report on any human rights violations they witness. They also have a resource center that workers can use to report any issues.

 

Conclusion

Hosting a major sporting event is an expensive undertaking. Qatar has a lot of work to do over the next six years, but hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup will give the country the exposure it needs to become a global power. It will also provide a boost to the economy.

The tournament is expected to bring in billions of dollars in revenue. If you’re wondering why Qatar was chosen as the host country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it’s because of the climate and the existing infrastructure. If you want to catch the action in person, you may want to start thinking about moving to Qatar!