There’s no surprise as to who will be shouldering the load for a team that’s been built to rise to the occasion.
Qatar has been building to this moment for years. Even before FIFA accepted the small Middle Eastern nation’s bid for the 2022 tournament back in 2010, there has been a clear plan in place for both the country and its national team to put on a show when the time comes. But the lead-up to the tournament hasn’t been without drama, scandal, tragedy and controversy. Multiple reports have surfaced over the last decade surrounding the mistreatment and deaths of migrant workers building the tournament infrastructure.