The main argument of FIFA for selecting the United Arab Emirates as the host of the tournament was that the organization guaranteed more success than the World Cup in football. Al-Thani noted that FIFA was satisfied with the commitments of the UAE authorities to support financial measures and ensure the elements of infrastructure. During the official announcement, it was emphasized that the UAE already has experience in conducting similar large-scale competitions, including the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, which was held in four cities of the country.
