I’ve said it before & I will say it again, Qatar has no chance of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.
When you see such established footballing nations such as Holland/Belgium & Spain/Portugal submitting joint applications then maybe Qatar should get the hint they are just too small to host such a huge event.
2018
It is likely the 2018 world cup will be returning to Europe to England, Russia or Spain/Portugal. Seeing as Spain has huge problems with racism in football & has hosted as recently as 1982, I can’t see them being chosen. Blatter has also recently said: "As long as we have single-country bids which provide all the necessary guarantees, we will reject co-hosting bids."
It has been said the only way England will not get the 2018 World Cup is by being over confident & arrogant. With 10 stadiums already holding 40,000+ capacities and 4 more planned, as well as a good infrastructure & a strong football history England can afford to be a little confident.
Russia are the big threat, they have the stadia & have hosted football finals in recent years. The main problem for Russia is the stadiums are across 9 different time zones & it could be a very difficult & complicated tournament to organise.
2022
I believe Qatar has a better chance of hosting the 2022 World Cup, but that’s not saying much. This tournament will likely be fought out by Mexico & Australia. I Think it’s for Australia to lose it, they have history of hosting huge tournaments and a great sporting history.
Qatar needs publicity because 90% of the world has no clue where or what it is. So it bids for events that it has no chance of getting to create awareness of Qatar. A country with only 1 million will never host such a big event; the only slim chance is if they submit a joint bid.
I’ve said it before & I will say it again, Qatar has no chance of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.
When you see such established footballing nations such as Holland/Belgium & Spain/Portugal submitting joint applications then maybe Qatar should get the hint they are just too small to host such a huge event.
2018
It is likely the 2018 world cup will be returning to Europe to England, Russia or Spain/Portugal. Seeing as Spain has huge problems with racism in football & has hosted as recently as 1982, I can’t see them being chosen. Blatter has also recently said: "As long as we have single-country bids which provide all the necessary guarantees, we will reject co-hosting bids."
It has been said the only way England will not get the 2018 World Cup is by being over confident & arrogant. With 10 stadiums already holding 40,000+ capacities and 4 more planned, as well as a good infrastructure & a strong football history England can afford to be a little confident.
Russia are the big threat, they have the stadia & have hosted football finals in recent years. The main problem for Russia is the stadiums are across 9 different time zones & it could be a very difficult & complicated tournament to organise.
2022
I believe Qatar has a better chance of hosting the 2022 World Cup, but that’s not saying much. This tournament will likely be fought out by Mexico & Australia. I Think it’s for Australia to lose it, they have history of hosting huge tournaments and a great sporting history.
Qatar needs publicity because 90% of the world has no clue where or what it is. So it bids for events that it has no chance of getting to create awareness of Qatar. A country with only 1 million will never host such a big event; the only slim chance is if they submit a joint bid.