Gary McDonald Business Editor 02 January, 2019 01:00 NORTHERN Ireland stands to reap a lucrative economic windfall if the 2022 FIFA World Cup is moved away from Qatar, according to a confidential report seen by the Irish News.London-based strategy and management consultancy Cornerstone Global Associates has produced a detailed document examining the readiness of England to stage the soccer showpiece should the current hosts voluntarily withdraw or are stripped from hosting it as a result of corruption allegations.It suggests team training bases are likely to be held in Northern Ireland, raising the possibility of a global footballing power like Brazil or Argentina setting up camp in Belfast.And it suggests Northern Ireland as a UK region “would have the greatest benefit after England” in terms of economic and political spin-offs.The report says: “It is difficult to estimate the direct economic benefit for Northern Ireland being used as a training camp for participating teams.”But it would include direct benefits to the tourism industry as well as indirect benefits through increased visitor numbers and, in the longer term, attracting foreign investment.”Given that the next World Cup comes shortly after Brexit, Northern Ireland’s role within the UK will be emphasised during the tournament and…