STAFF are “working day and night” in a desperate race against time to get Qatar ready for the World Cup kick-off next week.
A fresh report has claimed that “Qatar has left it late” has left it late as they battle to get streets and fan zones ready for the start in 11 days.
It comes after disgraced ex-Fifa president Sepp Blatter blamed friend-turned foe Michel Platini for the “mistake” of awarding the Middle East nation the tournament.
Football fans heading to the World Cup are already fuming over the cost of accommodation – with some luxury hotel suites costing a whopping £23,000-a-night.
At the other end of the scale, supporters will fork out almost £200-a-night to stay in “cabins” that resemble a glorified shipping container.