World Cup 2018 and 2022

Just saw live, FIFA's decision regarding the 2018 and 2022 world cups. To say that I am astonished would be an understatement. My guess would have been England and USA. However, I will say that inclusion of smaller countries and relatively newcomers to the game can only prove to be a boon to the FIFA body. I can understand and appreciate the fact that USA would have been a profitable world cup, and the fact that it may have further raised awareness regarding the sport in the US, however on a long term basis I feel that Qatar (and in general the Middle East) would prove a wonderful place to host the world cup for its continued growth in the region. Go Russia and Qatar!!!