You’re going to encounter a lot of casual sports fans who look at you in shock when you tell them this year’s FIFA World Cup™ is in Qatar. They’re going to ask you why.

And that’s fine! We’re here to arm you and them with the knowledge you need to explain the details to any old NFL or NBA fan at the bar or pub. There are two main reasons the FIFA World Cup™ is in Qatar this year.

• It’s very hot in Qatar in the summer
• Bribery

Yes, those are really the reasons why. And we broke them both down in detail for you, as we always do.