Qatar inaugurated the Al Janoub Stadium, the first of seven new World Cup 2022 arenas, weeks before a FIFA summit will decide whether the tournament should expand beyond the Gulf state's borders.
DOHA: Qatar inaugurated the first of seven new World Cup 2022 stadiums on Thursday, just weeks before a crucial FIFA summit will decide whether to expand the tournament and potentially push it beyond the tiny Gulf state’s borders to accommodate a larger format.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt have imposed a political and trade boycott on Qatar since mid-2017, accusing it of supporting terrorism, which Doha denies. The finals will start in November 2022, having been moved from the usual June-July slot to avoid the searing summer heat.
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