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How the unlikeliest World Cup ever came to be

23 mins | Nov 16, 2022
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Will the nation's first large-scale sporting event be worth it? Qatar was a controversial choice to host one of the world's biggest sporting tournaments. And, with the world's eyes turned to the Gulf State (and negative media representations rolling in), Andrew England discusses the history and costs of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

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