Qatar World Cup costs exceed $200bn

Qatar is set to host the most expensive FIFA World Cup of all time, with some estimates placing the total figure at $220bn – possibly more than the 21 previous tournaments combined


HOSTING COSTS OF RECENT FIFA WORLD CUP TOURNAMENTS
   
Qatar		$220bn*
2022

Russia		$11.6bn 
2018

Brazil		$15.0bn 
2014

South Africa	$3.6bn 
2010
  
Germany		$4.3bn   
2006

S. Korea / Japan $7.0bn
2002
   
France		$2.3bn
1998

United States	$0.5bn
1994


*Qatar officials quote figure, including infrastructure costs relating to World Cup, at $200bn. Figure believed to omit ongoing Qatar National Vision 2030 project, responsible for non-tournament costs, including new metro system, airport and leisure amenities

  
Sources: DW, Front Office Sports 
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