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A total of 32 teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022, which will take place from November 21 to December 18. The 22nd edition of the tournament will be the first to be held in the Middle East and the last to feature 32 teams. There are numerous aspects that contribute to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar being a one-of-a-kind event. Here are some fun facts about the much-anticipated extravaganza:
The inaugural Winter World Cup
If the competition is viewed from the northern hemisphere, the 2022 edition would be the first-ever winter World Cup. The World Cup is generally held in the middle of the year, but in Qatar, an exception had to be made. Qatar, located in the Middle East, endures distressingly high temperatures that can reach 50 degrees Celsius. In such circumstances, staging any form of worldwide event is considered nearly impossible.
The most costly
Another intriguing information is the amount of money spent by the host country on preparations for the impending event. According to estimates, Qatar is spending a stunning $200 billion on infrastructure projects such as stadiums, motorways, and hotels. This will make the 2022 Fifa World Cup one of the most expensive in the game's history.
The fewest stadiums
The sheer number of venues may raise a few eyebrows, if not more. Qatar has put up only eight stadiums to host the World Cup, the fewest number of venues for the World Cup in recent years. In fact, just one of the eight stadiums chosen to host the event has been completely renovated, while the other seven are being built from scratch in the country. Argentina hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1978 with only six venues, and Qatar will host the competition with only eight.
Visitors in Record Numbers
The amount of people projected to arrive in the country during the event is one of the most intriguing facts. According to estimates, the Qatar FIFA 2022 World Cup will draw a record number of visitors by the time the event concludes. The explanation for this is straightforward. Qatar is one of the best countries in the Middle East, and its ideal geographical location puts it close to most other countries.
The Most Convenient
Qatar is a rather small country. It is, in fact, far smaller than Russia, the 2018 World Cup host. Because the country is so small, getting from one point to another is not difficult.Host cities such as Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, and Al Rayyan are all close to one another. As a result, going from one location to another would be a breeze for visitors. Another fascinating fact is that Qatar's two most remote stadiums, Al Bayt and Al Wakrah, are barely 90 miles apart.
Stadiums with Air Conditioning
One of the most significant aspects of Qatar as the FIFA 2022 host country is that it experiences distressingly high temperatures during the day. Qatar devised an ambitious solution to the problem. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, a country will host the tournament in fully air-conditioned venues. All eight venues in Qatar will be fully air-conditioned, providing fans with a comfortable watching experience while also allowing players to perform on the field.
