On November 21, 2022 the first FIFA World Cup will kick off in the Middle East and the Arab world, where the best teams in the world will meet in Qatar.

The tournament will not be like any other, as it gives fans the opportunity to discover the culture of the host country and the opportunity to attend more than one match per day during the group stage.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that after a year from now, football fans will have an exciting experience that everyone is looking forward to with great passion, and enjoy attending the tournament in state-of-the-art sports facilities.

He added, "We are all looking forward to the launch of the first edition of the World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world, and there is no doubt that this unique sports festival will overwhelm football fans with a special kind of happiness, with world-class facilities waiting for them, including 8 stadiums built according to the latest international standards, which It will leave a special impression on visitors to Qatar next year."

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Infantino indicated that he looks forward to the launch of the upcoming event and its important role in bringing people of all cultures together in one place, stressing that the World Cup is a forum that brings people together to celebrate football as the most popular sport in the world, which unites everyone and transcends differences in all its forms.

The FIFA President praised Qatar's preparations to host fans from all over the world, and to continue working at all levels to organize an impressive version of the tournament. Seriously, to make further improvements in many areas.

In turn, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Hassan Al Thawadi, affirmed that they are "happy to be close to hosting the first edition of the Football World Cup in the Arab world and the Middle East, and we continue to work according to the plans to organize a historic tournament that will enhance Qatar's position on the map of major sporting events."

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Al-Thawadi indicated that the tournament will set new development standards in the social, economic and environmental fields, stressing his confidence that the Qatar World Cup will remain in the memory for many years, as a sustainable version that contributes to achieving positive change at the level of individuals and societies in Qatar and elsewhere, and will also provide an opportunity for fans from all over the world. world to get to know Qatar, the region, and the authentic Arab culture.

Work has been completed on all Qatar World Cup stadiums, as well as the main contractor’s work for the Lusail Stadium, which will witness the final of the tournament, and the readiness of all stadiums will be tested well before the start of the tournament.

It is noteworthy that the Qatar World Cup will start on November 21 next year at the "Al-Bayt" stadium, which will witness the first match on its soil at the end of this month between the teams of Qatar and Bahrain on the first day of the Arab World Cup competitions.

On the same day, Stadium 974 (formerly Ras Abu Aboud Stadium) will receive fans for the first time during the match that will bring together the UAE and Syria teams in the same Arab championship.

The readiness of the Lusail Stadium will be announced early next year, to complete the contract of the eight stadiums hosting the upcoming World Cup.