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How much should Qatar worry about losing World Cup?

USA TODAY Sports Martin Rogers discusses Sepp Blatter's decision to resign as President of FIFA amid scandal.

Sepp Blatter had barely left the room where he announced he would step down from the FIFA presidency on Tuesday before talk turned to Qatar, proposed site for the controversial 2022 World Cup.

On the surface, Blatter's shocking decision would appear to be tremendous news for the United States, which finished second to Qatar in the initial voting process, one which has come under massive scrutiny amid allegations of widespread corruption.