Was Qatar 'too small' to host the FIFA World Cup? | SBS News Podcast

(Cover art by Nasser Alkubaisi) It was always a controversial choice for critics who’ve spent years saying the World Cup should’ve never been awarded to a conservative country smaller than Greater Sydney. But whether you like it or not, the greatest show on earth is in Qatar, for the first time in the Middle East. On this podcast, we’ll tackle issues off-the-field that people can’t stop talking about, and others you may not be across. Our first topic: is Qatar ‘too small’ to host such a massive event? We speak to Michael Edgley (Director of Australia&Green & Gold Army fan group) in Doha. Subscribe for more from SBS News or visit You can also follow us on... SBS News is Australia&trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world.