Qatar winter World Cup

A FIFA taskforce has indicated the Qatar World Cup should take place in November and December 2022, despite protests of European leagues

Qatar Foundation stadium, Doha
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TIMELINE OF CONTROVERSY

Dec 2010: FIFA award Qatar 2022 World Cup despite evident concerns

May 2011: Bribery allegations relating to bid prompt FIFA to probe connections between vice-president Jack Warner and Asian confederation president Mohammed bin Hammam

Jun-Jul 2011: Jack Warner resigns from role and Bin Hammam is banned for life from football-related activities

Aug 2012: FIFA appoint Michael Garcia to investigate bidding process for 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Sep 2013: President Sepp Blatter says FIFA may have been wrong to choose scorching Middle East venue

Dec 2014: After publishing edited Garcia corruption report, FIFA agree to release “legally appropriate version” but insist Qatar will remain 2022 hosts
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