After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is now eyeing the Club World Cup. Qatar has expressed interest in hosting the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, according to The Guardian. Qatari officials spoke to FIFA during the current tournament in the United States.

Qatar wants to host the event in the winter, and has promised that it will be a carbon-neutral tournament. The country has nine stadiums ready, six of which are currently being used for local football matches.

Unlike the current tournament in the US, which is being held in 11 cities, using these stadiums will save money and reduce travel.

However, Qatar’s harsh summer weather makes it impossible to host the event in the middle of the year. That is why, like the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is planning to hold it in December. But this winter schedule may not sit well with European football leagues, as it would affect their season timing.

Talks are still ongoing to hold the tournament in December 2029. But there have already been objections. The European leagues and FIFPro (the global players’ union) are unhappy that FIFA has not discussed the new tournament format with them, and there are reports that they are taking legal action.

If Qatar is able to host, it could cause more problems. However, FIFA has one big advantage – prize money. The current Club World Cup has a huge prize fund of $1 billion. For example, Manchester City has already earned around $52 million for reaching the last 16, and could earn up to $74 million more if they win the tournament.

Qatar is one of four countries bidding to host the 2029 Club World Cup, along with Spain, Morocco and Brazil.