Even China is rumored to be a possible solution for 2018 or 2022. :d I guess anywhere would be an upgrade to Qatar. I just can't imagine a World Cup sandwiched by the two halves of Serie A or Champions League (hopefully we will be back in CL by then).
The biggest problem with the Qatar world cup from a logistics angle is the heat and the rescheduling to winter. It would put all the leagues into a twist. I can't even understand how this is being allowed.
The heat issue is being overplayed, the labour conditions and bribery deserve even more focus.
how about the offside goal vs ukraine, or the penalty from a foul outside of penalty box vs bosnia? both of those games got them into big competitions too.
Reza, I would very much support Canada for 2022, not just because I enjoy my time in that country, but because that would be of tremendous importance for Canada's football culture. It is really boring when you enter a pub there and they all watch hockey.
But I really expect Canada to host it maybe in 2026 or 2030.
The FBI and DoJ have done a remarkable job with this case. I don't think FIFA suspected this. They are also charging them under RICO which is pretty fucking fantastic. I don't see how FIFA can save themselves now.
The worrying thing however is that Platini might take over now. He's as if not more corrupt than Blatter and was the main backer of the Qatar bid.