Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Qatar World Cup

Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Qatar World Cup 








This tournament has been in the works for over a decade, upending a small (but wealthy) nation and exposing the moral compass of global soccer’s governing body.

There are billions of dollars being spent. There is bribery, corruption, and glaring human rights issues, and Qatar’s involvement with the world’s biggest sporting event has been picked apart by law enforcement agencies and the international media.


Total World Cup Spending By Host Country

1. Qatar (2022): $220 billion
2. Brazil (2014): $15 billion
3. Russia (2018): $12 billion
4. S. Korea & Japan (2002): $7 billion
5. Germany (2006): $5 billion


How did Qatar win the World Cup? Why are human rights activists so upset? Where are fans staying? What is so unique about the stadiums? Why is it being held in November? How much money is Qatar spending? And who are the sponsors?






credit: Joe Pompliano








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