Qatar Will Not Host 2022 World Cup, Says FIFA Official

However, FIFA insists that Executive Committee member Theo Zwanziger is just expressing his own personal opinion.

FIFA Executive Committee member Theo Zwanziger said during an interview Monday that he believes the 2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar, owing to the searing temperatures in the Middle Eastern nation.

Given the numerous controversies surrounding Qatar's hosting of the tournament, the reaction online was predictable:

2022 - After saying the 2022 World Cup won't be held in Qatar, FIFA say it'll be held in either Narnia, Atlantis or Mordor. Realistic.

After years of intensive research and scientific studies, FIFA has concluded that its hot in Qatar. https://t.co/LNDVju1CpP

Fucking hell FIFA. Wait until a couple thousand people die in Qatar building stadiums, then take away hosting rights because of climate.

A number of news outlets are reporting Qatar has lost the World Cup. Remember this graph?

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