The reason is aggravation of relations between the state and its neighbors because of accusations of supporting terrorism.

FIFA seriously thought about the World Cup in 2022, which should be held by Qatar. This is reported by the BBC with reference to a source familiar with the situation.

The International Football Federation is pressed by other countries of the Persian Gulf. Earlier, they broke off diplomatic relations with Qatar due to accusations of the ruling family in the country in supporting international terrorism. Already then in the Western press began to appear publications about the fact that FIFA will be extremely difficult to move away from this conflict. Moreover, the authorities of the emirate have complaints about the very organization of the tournament.

First of all, because of the large number of deaths of workers at stadium construction sites.

In addition, according to the BBC, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Bahrain and Mauritania have already officially applied to FIFA with a request to give the mundial to another country. The federation itself is still getting rid of statements that it is monitoring the situation.

Previously, FIFA only once changed the decision on the venue of the World Cup. The 1986 Mundial was transferred from Colombia to Mexico. True, this was done at the request of the Colombian authorities.