That is totally crazy to me! I think that events like the World Cup should go to countries that are prepared for these events. And let's not get started about the humanitary values that a host country should represent! This is why the last two World Cups were definetly a scandal for me (2018 & 2022).
Unfortunately, money does not hold back anybody, not even one of the most popular GAMES in the world.
I was not aware of the amounts that were flowing into that, but reading this is really eye opening. Great article! :)