The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and with that comes a lot of excitement. But what do we know so far? Here’s a quick rundown of the latest news on World Cup Coverage about Qatar and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What is the Qatar World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup Qatar is the 29th edition of the FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament. It will take place in Qatar in 2022. The competition starts on 20 November and will conclude with the final on 18 December. As of February 2019, 32 teams have been confirmed to compete, including hosts Qatar.
The History of The Qatar World Cup
Qatar has been bidding for the FIFA World Cup since its inception in 1998, and finally won the hosting rights in 2006.Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930 . Brazil was the host country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The Venues for the FIFA World Cup in 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, and many stadiums are being built in anticipation of the event. Here’s a look at some of the stadiums that will host the tournament:
Al-Khor Stadium – This stadium will be used for group matches and the semi-final stage. There is enough for 40,000 spectators.
Aspire Zone – This stadium will be used for the final stage of the tournament. A total of 52,500 people can see it.
Gulf Sports City Stadium – This stadium will be used for group matches and the semi-final stage. It can accommodate 45,000 spectators.
Khalid Bin Zayed Stadium – This stadium will be used for group matches and the semi-final stage. There can fit 80,000 spectators there.
How to View the FIFA World Cup 2022
So, what’s the latest news on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022? Here is a summary of everything you should know.
The right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup has been given to Qatar. The confirmation was made at a ceremony in Zurich on 2 December 2010. This was whilst Qatar was still under sports boycott by four Arab countries – Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and The United Arab Emirates. Qatar successfully appealed against their suspension, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling in their favour on 12 March 2014.
The provisional hosts were originally South Africa who withdrew due to financial problems and were replaced by Qatar. Australia also expressed an interest in hosting the event but later withdrew due to concerns over player safety in hot conditions. Brazil were also rumoured as a possible host but this never came to fruition.
As preparations for the tournament have already begun, there is already much talk about what will happen when it kicks off on April 3rd 2022. Most notably, stadium issues have cropped up with Al-Rayyan Stadium (the home of DohaSC) only having a capacity of 42,000 fans and Lusail Stadium only holding up to 30,000 people. Both venues have already started construction and are set to be completed by early 2017 however there are rumours that they might not be big enough for the expected influx of visitors during the tournament.
What’s Happening During The Qatar World Cup?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and there’s much speculation as to what will happen during the tournament. According to reports, Qatar is in a lot of trouble with its neighbours – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt – who are protesting the country’s hosting of the event.
There have been reports of forced labour, worker shortages and other human rights abuses. In response to these allegations, FIFA has opened an investigation into Qatar. If found guilty of any wrongdoing, Qatar could be stripped of its right to host future world cups.
In the meantime, preparations continue apace in Qatar for the world’s biggest sporting event. The Qatari government has announced that $200 billion will be invested into infrastructure projects for the World Cup and beyond. This includes plans for new stadiums, roads and airports across Doha and elsewhere in Qatar.
Conclusion
As we approach the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, there is always a lot of speculation and news coming out about the event. This year has been no different, with reports surfacing that Qatar may not be able to host the tournament after all due to concerns over worker’s rights. Regardless of whether or not Qatar can actually host the tournament, it’s clear that preparations are well underway and this year promises to be another exciting instalment in the history of international football. Be sure to stay up-to-date on all of the latest World Cup news by checking out our blog posts and articles!