FIFA World Cup in Qatar
FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Ever since Qatar was awarded the World Cup by FIFA in 2010, ceaseless questions have been asked about the morality of the decision, said Andrew England in the FT. Allegations of bribery, intense scrutiny of the deaths and injuries of migrant workers, and concerns over Qatar’s anti-gay laws and its lack of football heritage have tainted the tournament’s build-up.
Twelve years after the bid was won, the most controversial FIFA
World Cup yet kicked off with Ecuador beating Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament. Games at Qatar 2022 will be played at 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm (all times GMT) and the final will be held on Sunday 18 December at the 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium (3pm).
World Cup yet kicked off with Ecuador beating Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament. Games at Qatar 2022 will be played at 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm (all times GMT) and the final will be held on Sunday 18 December at the 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium (3pm).
Other major storylines around the winter World Cup include UK home nations England and Wales being drawn in group B, while Argentina captain Lionel Messi will be playing in his final tournament. Now 35-years-old, all that’s missing from Messi’s trophy cabinet is a winners’ medal from the sport’s biggest event. Can he finally achieve the ultimate dream in football?
In this in-depth guide to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we take a look at the fixtures, groups,squads,stadiums and predictions and UK TV coverage.
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