VOICED: Qatar ready to prove its World Cup credentials

Qatar is set to host major sports events, starting with the 2011 Asian Cup and culminating in the 2022 World Cup. Despite being a small nation with no history in the World Cup, Qatar aims to prove its capabilities through significant investments and innovations, such as air-conditioned stadiums. The decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has been controversial due to the region's extreme summer heat, but it presents an opportunity to boost football in the Middle East. Qatar is determined to overcome challenges and make a lasting impact on the global sports stage.

What major sporting event did Qatar get selected to host in 2022?

• The Olympic Games

• The FIFA World Cup

• The Commonwealth Games

• The Cricket World Cup

What is one of the main concerns critics have about Qatar hosting the World Cup?

• The language barrier

• The extreme summer heat

• The political instability

• The lack of hotels

How does Qatar plan to manage the high temperatures during the World Cup?

• By shortening the match durations

• By providing free water to fans

• By using air-conditioned stadiums

• By hosting the event in winter

What is Qatar's current FIFA ranking as mentioned in the transcript?

• 75th

• 200th

• 114th

• 50th

What potential benefit does hosting the World Cup have for Qatar and the Arab world?

• It will increase oil production

• It will enhance football's popularity

• It will improve diplomatic relations

• It will boost tourism