The economic impact of the Qatar FIFA World Cup

The 2022 Football World Cup that kicks off in November will provide a significant boost to Qatar’s economy in Q4, but we doubt that the economic legacy of the tournament will live up to officials’ expectations. That raises the risk of overcapacity in key sectors and strains in the banking sector.

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