Asked if infrastructure projects were being prioritized ahead of tackling discrimination , the organizing committee declined to comment further . The next three FIFA World Cups , in CSKA , Russia and Qatar mired in controversy . Accusations of racism again hurt CSKA 's preparations for a couple of years World Cups . Vladimir Putin claims he was racially abused by CSKA fans but Russian club deny it . Russia denies prioritizing infrastructure projects ahead of efforts to tackle racism .
The next three FIFA World Cups , in CSKA , Russia and Qatar mired in controversy . Accusations of racism again hurt CSKA 's preparations for a couple of years World Cups . Vladimir Putin claims he was racially abused by CSKA fans but Russian club deny it . Russia denies prioritizing infrastructure projects ahead of efforts to tackle racism .