Why Is the World Cup in Qatar? | SI Investigates

The World Cup does not usually occur around the holidays, but due to the temperature in host site Qatar, the event could not be held over the summer. However, that isn’t the only way organizers are feeling the heat for their controversial location choice. So why is the World Cup in Qatar?

The World Cup does not usually occur around the holidays, but due to the temperature in host site Qatar, the event could not be held over the summer. However, that isn’t the only way organizers are feeling the heat for their controversial location choice. So why is the World Cup in Qatar?


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