2022 FIFA World Cup Host Country Designation and Qualification Process

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[...] In this country, it rains very little throughout the year. In December, the temperatures tend to be around 25 degrees Celsius. Eight hours of sunshine per day, combined with these mild temperatures, make Qatar a popular destination for tourists in the winter. In this region, the average temperature in June-July is often above 45°C. Values of this intensity are extremely dangerous and can cause heat-related illnesses in people exposed directly to the sun. Due to this extreme heat, between 10am and 4pm, residents stay in their air-conditioned homes. [...]

[...] These poor working conditions existed before Qatar prepared to host the World Cup. However, winning the bid in 2010 brought to light the forced labor of migrants. Workers work under temperatures approaching 50°C at noon. In 2014, the United Nations called on Qatar to abolish the kafala system. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is trying to negotiate an agreement with Qatar to end the system, but progress in this regard is unclear. [...]

[...] The consumption of alcohol is prohibited, except in the bars of luxurious hotels. Women in this country wear the traditional garment, the abaya. They are thus entirely covered from head to toe. The official language of the country is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken. The Qatar national football team is ranked 55th in the world hierarchy. The emirate has never managed to participate in the World Cup, as it was constantly eliminated during the qualification matches organized by the Asian Football Confederation. [...]

[...] The top three teams at the Pacific Games, along with a pre-selected team, form a group of four teams in the second stage of the qualifications. The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) The South American contingent to the World Cup is determined by a single 10-team league, in which each team faces the other teams twice. The top four qualify automatically and the fifth country faces the fourth, North American, Central and Caribbean eliminator. IV. Extreme heat, a major problem for the event organization The 2022 World Cup creates great opportunities for the country of Qatar, but also poses many challenges. [...]

[...] The 2022 FIFA World Cup I. The designation of the host country of the FIFA World Cup The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is a Swiss law association founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 211 national associations and 11 affiliated nations. Its objective, as stated in its statutes, is the constant improvement of football. The designation of the host country of the FIFA World Cup is made by FIFA. The awarding of a World Cup is usually decided by a secret ballot, in the confidentiality of a FIFA executive committee. [...]