I'm fully aware that Qatar are striving to become one of the leading sporting nations and they have big plans for football. Winning the honour of hosting the 2022 World Cup is the best possible proof of their intentions.
RaúlQatar should never have won the World Cup in the first round.
Ståle Solbakken (as Coach of the Norwegian Football team), März 2021I definitely don't think that a boycott of the World Cup is the right approach of anything.
Gianni Infantino, März 2021In that group we will be the favourite team, so it's our aim to win first place.
Jogi Löw, December 2020, about the group stage draw for the World Cup 2022The world will discover Qatar and that is what football is about - to bring people together.
Gianni Infantino, Mai 2019In all cases, we are continuing with our preparations to host a unique edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and ensuring that it is a tournament of innovation, hospitality and legacy.
Nasser Al-Khater, December 2018I haven't seen any slaves in Qatar yet. They're all walking around freely, without chains.
Franz Beckenbauer, November 2013It will be a World Cup hosted by a country that has all the infrastructure and the possibilities ready to welcome the world to Qatar. The stadium is extraordinary.
Gianni Infantino, Mai 2019The tournament will be a triumph for Qatar and the whole Arab region. Fans from across the world will get the chance to see a glimpse of what the World Cup will be like in Qatar.
Wonho Chung, June 2014We should also say that workers' rights are the responsibility for Qatar and the construction companies. It's not Fifa's responsibility but we can't turn a blind eye. This intervention can only be carried out by Qatar itself and they have confirmed they will do so.
Sepp Blatter, October 2013The temperature's gonna be problematic. I thought a world cup would happen in England or Spain where there's lots of football tradition and where football ignites people's emotions. That's why I think it's a bold move.
Jogi Löw, January 2011