A huge police presence will encrust the Qatar World Cup, as FIFA and the Gulf nation attempt to stop any football hooliganism or terrorism during the controversial tournament.
In anticipation of approximately 1.2million fans from around the world descending on Qatar, authorities have put together a patchwork police force to consisting of officers from the United States, Britain, Turkey, France South Korea, Italy and Pakistan. As part of 'Operation World Cup Shield', the cops are set to provide mass security at the eight stadiums hosting matches in Doha and at every hotel in which the 32 national teams are staying.
According to The Sun, police units such as Turkey's renowned special operations unit, the Polis-Ozel-Harekat, and the French riot forces who were behind the tear-gassing of Liverpool fans before last season's Champions League final will be tasked with keeping punters in line from when the football kicks off on Sunday, November 20.
