U.S. lost the battle to host the soccer World Cup for 2022. Surprisingly Qatar won. The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East. The 22 voters on FIFA's executive committee, some accused of corruption in the weeks leading up to their meeting, picked Russia to stage the 2018 tournament, another first-time host. Qatar, which has promised to overcome heat of up to 130 degrees with air conditioned outdoor stadiums, won out over the U.S., Australia, Japan and South Korea in a secret vote Thursday. Qatar won the final vote 14-8. The president of FIFA Sepp Blatter closed the ceremony with these words "We go to new lands". It is practically the reason of why Qatar won over the U.S.
World Cup Hosts
| Year | Country |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar |
| 2018 | Russia |
| 2014 | Brazil |
| 2010 | South Africa |
| 2006 | Germany |
| 2002 | Japan, South Korea |
| 1998 | France |
| 1994 | United States |
| 1990 | Italy |
| 1986 | Mexico |
| 1982 | Spain |
| 1978 | Argentina |
| 1974 | West Germany |
| 1970 | Mexico |
| 1966 | England |
| 1962 | Chile |
| 1958 | Sweden |
| 1954 | Switzerland |
| 1950 | Brazil |
| 1938 | France |
| 1934 | Italy |
| 1930 | Uruguay |
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