I don't know if it's been talked about, but there is nothing wrong with the selection of Qatar for

[RB TexLa]

'22 World Cup.



So it's hot, it will be hot for all the players. No advantage.

Qatar is a up and coming economic player.

It lets FIFA build soccer in the area.

The "security" issue is laughable. If they were going to choose based on terrorist attacks, what country has had the largest terrorist attacks in the last 10 years?

[provis99]

1. where is Qatar going to get the water for the fields?

sounds like an environmental disaster in the making.

[alfredo]

10. Desalination, or modern astro turf designed for FIFA play.

[blondeatlast]

2. ...

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[Sonoman]

3. The heat is a factor.

As someone who has played across the globe, I can attest to the fact that extreme environmental factors carry huge weight.

The Europeans will be passing out.

I don't give a shit about soccer, but I know about exertion (which, during the WC, is absolute) and weather.

Sonoman

[brooklynite]

7. But its a DRY heat...

[Recovered Repug]

11. So is a fire.

[alfredo]

12. Fully enclosed and air conditioned. Dubai has a ski slope

with snow. They can cool a soccer pitch.

[Starry Messenger]

4. '22?

I've got a long list of things to worry about before that comes around.

[WinkyDink]

9. EXACTLY. We should all live so long.

[PBS Poll-435]

5. Meh. Nobody died in Atlanta 1996 Olympics

(because of the Heat)

[Zax2me]

6. There may be nothing 'wrong', still sux

I love the World Cup, and would have lived in the stadiums were it held here. Qatar? Won't go, travel costs.
Same for Russia.
Will make it to Brazil in 2014 but was hoping for a US 2022 -
Oh well.

[donco6]

8. Yeah, I beg to differ:

Here's what DFAT says about travelling to Qatar:

- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Qatar because of the threat of terrorist attack against Western interests. Terrorists have demonstrated the intent and capability to conduct attacks throughout the Arabian Peninsula at places frequented by Westerners, such as commercial and public areas. Further attacks may be planned and could occur in Qatar.

- Homosexual acts are illegal. Penalties include lengthy jail sentence, corporal punishment and/or deportation.

- Penalties for drug offences include long prison sentences.

- Drinking alcohol outside licensed premises are illegal. Penalties include detention, substantial fine, prison sentence and deportation.

- The penalty for drunkenness and defamation may include corporal punishment if the offenders are Muslims.

- Taking photographs of local people, particularly women, without permission and where there has been no previous contact, is illegal and can lead to arrest or fines.

- Men and women should dress modestly with clothing covering the shoulders and knees.

- Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Qatar.

That's going to be a big NO THANKS. Not that it was really an option anyway.. . .