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England could host World Cup in 2022 as Qatar face prospective disqualification on human rights abuse

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting Qatari official in a past event [Photo: Courtesy]

England could emerge as shock contenders to host the 2022 World Cup, as FIFA consider stripping Qatar of their hosting duties.

Controversy has clouded the bidding process for the 2018 (Russia) and 2022 World Cups, with the treatments of workers on the construction of the stadiums, questionable safety and low wages leading to widespread crticism.

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