It is the , despite the controversy that surrounds the bidding process, alleged poor stadium construction working conditions and uncertainty over the tournament dates owing to the extreme heat.
A self-confessed frequent traveller to the tiny gulf nation, Cahill said the 2022 World Cup would be 'exceptional', if the 2011 Asian Cup staged there was anything to go by.
"I'm a massive fan of Qatar and Dubai," Cahill said. "I travelled there every year when I was in the Premier League to get a rehab, or just to rest.
I don't know the politics behind it and the things that go on in the country.
"I'm going off personal experiences, the way we were treated as Australians when we played in Qatar."
Cahill said Australians should support the Qatar tournament as it would eventually help to bring the event down under.
"Definitely don't discriminate against countries when it comes to having a go at a World Cup because Australia would want to have a go at it as well," Cahill said.
On his decision to cut short his time with Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls to sign a reported $9.6 million deal with Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League, Cahill said: "You have to take in a lot of circumstances when you are ambassador for your country in football and you want to stay playing international football ... when you have big influences in the game that you respect when you ask for advice.
"I make decisions that's right and something that I want to do.
"It's an exciting market, an exciting team, unbelievable city.
"I'm fearless when it comes to embracing new challenges."
