World Cup 2022
latest news & developments
Hot dissent over Christmas in Qatar
For the first time since 1930 the world cup football seems to be heading for winter. Many scheduling conflicts arise with annual events.
Fresh mud sticks to Qatar World Cup bid
New allegations of corruption have surfaced in the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Football world in a tizz over 2022 Qatar World Cup bombshell
Fifa’s secretary general has confirmed what most in the football world believe: Qatar’s World Cup will be moved to later in 2022.
Timing issue surfaces again for 2022 Qatar Fifa World Cup
Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke told Radio France the football event would be held at year-end, but Fifa says no such decision has been made.
Blatter lays down law for 2022 World Cup
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has ruled out the possibility that Qatar will co-host the World Cup in 2022 with neighbouring countries.
Football: Always the plaything of dictators
Football and morality should not be used in the same sentence, writes Percy Zvomuya.