To answer the question above, Qatar is the host country of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The main tournament will be played from November 21 until December 18.
If you are curious why Qatar is selected as the host nation for the sporting event, here is what you need to know.
What is so special about Qatar as a host country?
Qatar is a small country, but not too tiny like Monaco or Vatican City, however it is decent enough to host a huge sporting event like the World Cup. Despite having the land size of the US state of Delaware, Qatar is a country rich in culture and also literally rich, as in, in terms of monetary aspects.
One of the unique features of this country as a World Cup host is that the compact nature of the nation allows the stadiums to be in close proximity with each other. This means players and fans can move around from stadium to stadium with ease because the travel distance would be just a few kilometers.
This will also allow fans to watch multiple matches within one day so that they can spend the rest of the day exploring the city.
Another special thing about Qatar is that after the hosting privileges were granted to the country years ago, the Qatari government ordered new stadiums to be built to accommodate the event. A special modern city called Lusail was also built for the World Cup and the infrastructures within it are brand new.
What are some facts about the World Cup in Qatar?
The maximum hours that fans will spend traveling from venue to venue is just one hour, while the maximum distance traveled from venue to venue is 75 kilometers. What this means is that fans, the media, the delegates and the officials can watch multiple games within just one day while staying in the same hotel within the city.
There are eight stadiums that will be used in the FIFA World Cup and all of them are brand new and modern-looking. All of the stadiums are interconnected by metro lines and the farthest one will be less than 30 miles.
The Ras Abu Aboud Stadium is considered as the first fully portable stadium in the history of the event, it also has a seating capacity of 40,000. The number of people who are expected to attend the World Cup is 1,500,000.
What fans should know before coming to the World Cup?
The World Cup in Qatar is considered as the most easily accessible tournament ever because it is just an eight-hour flight from the busiest city.
Qatar is an Arab country bounded by the Muslim Sharia Law, so expect some family-friendly competition sprinkled with a traditional Middle-Eastern hospitality. Alcohol is not allowed in Qatari culture, however, you can expect that they will be available in some areas although regulated.
By the innovations alone, fans can expect a wonderful experience attending this huge event. Also, fans can also be assured that attending the World Cup is 100% safe because the government built a National Security Committee to oversee the security of the event.
Final thoughts
Qatar is a unique city that is rich in culture and innovative infrastructures. Despite not having a known football history, the host country compensates with the modern stadiums and accessible accommodations to ensure that the players and the fans will have a positive experience in attending the event.
This edition of the World Cup is also the first time it will be held in winter time because of the effects of the global pandemic. FIFA reassured that fans will enjoy this edition of the World Cup, being the biggest one yet.
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