The rest of Qatar's $220B budget for the World Cup is being spent on infrastructure and hotels to accommodate the expected 1.5 million attendees. This includes the construction of 7 new stadiums which cost between $6-10B in total. The budget also covers operational expenses like tickets, event transport, hospitality, and referees, TV operations, and the prize money. Additionally, the budget is used to implement new legislation to protect workers from heat stress, provide migrant workers with more rights to insurance, and offer compensation packages for abuse.
How much money does the World Cup cost? The Qatar 2022 World Cup is expected to not only be the most...
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