FIFA President Gianni Infantino hopes that the 2022 World Cup can solve one pressing issue - improving relations between Middle Eastern countries.
Speaking to the media, the president revealed that he is hopeful for an improvement in relations between Qatar and neighboring countries: "Football can be a tool to build bridges. The 2026 World Cup will be organized by three countries that do not have very good political relations with each other. But football works wonders.
Of course, relations between Qatar and neighboring countries are a complicating factor in this situation. Although the situation is not the best, football works wonders, people talk to each other about football. With the help of football, we can achieve a lot. But what can happen with football's help. Let's take it step by step."
G. Infantino would like Qatar to share the organizing rights with other countries, and expand the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. FIFA President has been expressing these ideas for a long time. Such changes would generate a massive amount of money for FIFA.
