Doha: Qatar is one month away from hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, the first in the Middle East and the Arab World.
With eight state-of-the-art stadiums ready to stage 64 matches between November 20 and December 18, Qatar has proven its readiness to deliver the ‘best World Cup ever.’ The 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium is the venue for the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador on November 20, while the Lusail Stadium will host the final on December 18, on Qatar National Day.
The stadiums are located within one hour of each other, meaning fans can see more than one match in a day. Besides, several infrastructures like the rail system, road networks, hotels, apartments, and airports have been built or upgraded to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable tournament.
Meanwhile, organisers expect approximately 1.2 million fans to visit Qatar during the tournament.
