RIYADH: FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Thursday said Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup after the Ethics Committee of the governing body dismissed allegations of corruption in the bid process. Blatter's remarks came in his speech on day one of the 22nd Gulf Cup. The FIFA President was accompanied by a large number of football officials attending the two-week tournament that kicked off on Thursday. Blatter said he is making his final announcement on the World Cup 2022 and that it will be hosted by Qatar. He said there was no room any further rumours. Blatter said the world is looking forward to its first World Cup in the Middle East.