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The pros and cons of Qatar's historically small World Cup

Data: Axios research; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Note: This chart has been corrected to show that the magnification of Qatar is 8x, not 4x.

Qatar 2022 is the most confined World Cup ever, with all eight stadiums located within 33 miles of each other.

Why it matters: The compact setup significantly lessens the travel demands for teams and fans, which has its perks.

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