Former All White soccer coach John Adshead believes the tiny state of Qatar will put on "an absolutely superb World Cup" in 2022.

With the announcement of the hosts for the 2018 and 2022, elated and devastated fans took to social networking sites to share their reactions.

His future may be being determined by suits in Wellington, but Weta Workshop's Matt Aitkin is being celebrated for his past - in Doha.

Shortland Street fans can finally breathe easy.