If you’re planning a summer to Qatar, pack all the light cotton you’ve got. The daily temperatures can reach 108 degrees Fahrenheit. And for that reason, you won’t see a whole lot of major sporting events being hosted by the small nation on the Arabian Peninsula.
But that could change. Qatar is the host the 2022 World Cup, and in an attempt to dodge the heat, six years from now, the World Cup will be held in winter for the first time.
In fact, one official insisted that not only is the cooling technology is there to make it an environment conducive to soccer, but also future events could easily be held in the summer.