Qatar beats US for 2022 World Cup
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s William Troop about the other winners in today’s World Cup selections: Qatar was chosen to host in 2022. It’s the first time a Middle Eastern country has been selected to host soccer’s top tournament. But the choice has also raised questions about everything from infrastructure to Qatar’s brutal July heat.
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