Football on the field has always been associated with ethereal beauty. As such, FIFA World Cup provides an opportunity to billions of spectators to reap the benefits of fun-making, a phenomenon that seems to be associated with social satisfaction. On the other hand, this international sporting event creates an opportunity for entrepreneurs, as well as the host countries to reap the related economic benefits. This implies that FIFA World Cup plays significant social and economic roles. Despite the benefits related to this international sporting event, it appears that Qatar, the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, might loss its fortune owing to the ambiguity surrounding the event, including the bidding process and suitability of the country. This is why it is suggested that FIFA should “change its World Cup vote procedures to ensure fairness and transparency” (Becker, 2013, p. 133). It is argued that the choosing Qatar as the host of 2022 FIFA World Cup was a surprise. This is evidenced by remarks that “the bestowment of the hosting privilege was a shock to many people worldwide; most news analysts thought the country didn’t stand a chance” (Beydoun & Baum, 2012 p. 12). Therefore, this argumentative essay will justify the existence of ambiguity behind Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Surprise Award of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar
- Controversies Surrounding Qatar's Hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Arguments for Qatar's Eligibility
- Controversies Compromising Qatar's Eligibility
- Climate
- Cost
- Socio-political Issues
- Corruption Allegations
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay aims to analyze the ambiguity surrounding Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It examines the arguments for and against Qatar's selection, considering various factors that contributed to the controversy.
- The surprising selection of Qatar as the host country.
- Controversies surrounding the bidding process, including allegations of bribery.
- Concerns about Qatar's climate, infrastructure costs, and socio-political climate.
- Human rights issues related to migrant workers involved in stadium construction.
- The impact of changing the tournament dates from summer to winter.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory section sets the stage by highlighting the social and economic significance of the FIFA World Cup, while simultaneously introducing the central argument: the ambiguity surrounding Qatar's hosting of the 2022 tournament. The essay establishes the unexpected nature of Qatar's win and hints at the controversies to be explored, thus framing the subsequent analysis.
The Surprise Award of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar: This section details the initial shock and surprise surrounding Qatar's selection as host nation. It contrasts Qatar's unexpected victory with the perceived suitability of other bidding countries based on FIFA's established criteria. The section emphasizes the unprecedented nature of an Arab country hosting the event and lays the groundwork for the later examination of the controversies surrounding the selection process.
Controversies Surrounding Qatar's Hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup: This section introduces the widespread criticism that followed Qatar's selection. It outlines the major areas of concern including allegations of bribery and corruption during the bidding process, sparking doubts about the fairness and transparency of the decision. This sets the stage for a deeper dive into the specific concerns raised regarding Qatar's suitability as host.
Arguments for Qatar's Eligibility: This section presents the counterarguments supporting Qatar's win, emphasizing that it garnered the most votes in a supposedly fair and comprehensive voting system. It highlights Qatar's promises to FIFA to make the World Cup a success and the country's financial commitment to the event. However, it acknowledges that these justifications remain insufficient in light of the numerous controversies that follow.
Controversies Compromising Qatar's Eligibility: This section provides a detailed account of the major controversies challenging Qatar's eligibility. It examines the climatic challenges, the exorbitant costs, the socio-political issues including alcohol restrictions and lack of footballing history, and finally, the significant human rights abuses related to migrant worker exploitation during stadium construction. Each sub-section delves deeply into the specifics, providing compelling evidence and arguments to support the claim of compromised eligibility. The section effectively synthesizes the various arguments to present a holistic critique of Qatar's hosting capabilities.
Keywords
Qatar, 2022 FIFA World Cup, bidding process, corruption allegations, human rights abuses, climate concerns, cost, socio-political issues, migrant workers, tournament dates, ambiguity, transparency, fairness.
Frequently Asked Questions: Analysis of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
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This document provides a comprehensive analysis of the controversies surrounding Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It examines the arguments for and against Qatar's selection, exploring various factors that contributed to the debate.
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Key themes include the surprising selection of Qatar, controversies surrounding the bidding process (including bribery allegations), concerns about Qatar's climate, infrastructure costs, and socio-political climate, human rights issues related to migrant workers, and the impact of changing the tournament dates.
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Arguments in favor of Qatar's selection highlight that it received the most votes in a supposedly fair voting system, its promises to make the World Cup a success, and its significant financial commitment to the event. However, the document acknowledges that these justifications are insufficient given the numerous controversies.
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Significant controversies include: climatic challenges, exorbitant costs, socio-political issues (such as alcohol restrictions and lack of footballing history), and significant human rights abuses related to migrant worker exploitation during stadium construction. The document provides detailed accounts of each of these areas.
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- Caroline Mutuku (Autor:in), 2018, The Ambiguity behind Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/431662