Qatar 2022: Surviving the Odds to Host the World Duro Ikhazuagbe In barely 25 days from today, world’s global attention will shift from the war between Russia and Ukraine and be focused on the
In barely 25 days from today, world’s global attention will shift from the war between Russia and Ukraine and be focused on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. For the next one month starting from November 20, 2022, actions in the Beautiful Game will seize the attention of football aficionados as the gladiators try to outmaneuver each other for the ultimate prize to be handed out on December 18 at the magnificent Lusail Stadium.
Expectedly, Europeans and others from America who felt Qatar didn’t deserve to get the hosting started impugning corruption and other malfeasance in the process by FIFA. They spew allegations of corruption and bribery. Several years of investigations failed to prove anything against the Qataris who played the game by FIFA rule.
Metro to ease transportation have been constructed, leading to most of the stadiums. More hotels have sprang up with other apartments constructed to accommodate those who prefer the homely atmosphere, away from busy hotels. The country’s airline, Qatar Airways, has increased flights into Doha from destinations around the world.