There are many reasons for the World Cup 2022 to be delayed, including safety concerns. Coronavirus has forced the postponement of the first wave of qualifying matches. A number of countries in South America are still without a football season, and this has caused serious health concerns. Some players will play for their clubs in their home countries, limiting their exposure to the virus. While a small number of players might be affected, these players are overwhelmingly European.
Some high-profile clubs have complained about the World Cup's scheduling, but the World Cup will go on. The United States and Australia are already planning to host the event, so the change is a major inconvenience. The United States and Australia have both said they will hold on to their players until the latest departure date to Qatar. Using them in league games before the World Championship will allow them to be back in action just days after the tournament.
The Olympics are also at risk, as Qatar has invested tens of billions in hosting the competition. The World Cup is slated for the tail end of 2022, and Australia is determined to make it a successful event. Meanwhile, the Premier League has threatened to sue if the tournament is canceled. The cancellation of the Olympics has already affected professional sports leagues. Some are cautiously resuming play, while others have suspended it. Despite the potential for a major crisis, the events will still be held in the fall of 2022, and it will likely be the end of the 2022 World Cup.
The Qatari bid has caused great concern among architects in the United States and Australia. While the World Cup bid is unlikely to be canceled, the country has been accused of corruption. It is believed that the Qatari bid has been fraudulent. The Australian Government has been seeking compensation for the failed bid. The Premier League has also threatened to sue over the November/December proposal. The FIFA presidency will need to decide how to proceed with the bidding process and the cancellation of major projects in Qatar.
The Qatari government is unable to make a decision on the hosting of the World Cup. During the previous tournament, the nation's bid had been rejected. Then, it was found that it had been 'bribed' by the Asian Football Confederation. However, this was not the case this time. The Fifa report was a hoax. Regardless of the bribery, the country won't change the dates.
The FIFA corruption scandal has been at the heart of the decision to postpone the 2022 World Cup. In the past, it has been difficult to make a decision due to the complexities involved. In fact, it was the only way the country could host the World Cup in 2022. It was the only time FIFA had a chance to do so. If the tournament is postponed, the players will have to wait for the next edition of the competition.
