FIFA president Sepp Blatter (right) and Sheik Mohammed bin Hamad al-Thani, chairman of Qatar World Cup committee. CREDIT: Associated Press/Osama Faisal A top FIFA executive committee official expressed belief this week that Qatar “will not host” the 2022 World Cup thanks to the country’s sweltering summer conditions that could threaten the health and safety of fans and players at the event.

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