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Everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Qatar is set to host the world's greatest competition ever - The FIFA World Cup in 2022.

As we are now the spectators of the huge international event, so let's take a look at the information every football fan should know while watching Qatar 2022.

 

When will FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 take place? 

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022. The final is Qatar's National Day.

 

Why does FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 take place in Winter?

The 2022 World Cup will take place in Qatar in winter rather than the usual summer due to the heat. The average temperature expected during the tournament is 15°C to 24°C, which will provide better conditions for players and fans.

 

When will the World Cup matches take place in 2022?

The kick-off timings of World Cup Qatar 2022 set by FIFA:

Group stage: 

1 pm (10:00 GMT)

4 pm (13:00 GMT)

7 pm (16:00 GMT)

10 pm (19:00 GMT)

Round of 16 and Quarter Finals: 

6 pm (15:00 GMT)

10 pm (19:00 GMT)

Semi-Finals: 

10 pm (19:00 GMT)

Third Place and Final:

6 pm (15:00 GMT)

Image Source: FIFA Official Twitter Account

 

What is the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)?

 

Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is the entity responsible for overseeing all construction and infrastructure projects for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

 

How much is the total budget the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)is spending to host FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

 

The SC is currently working to a budget of around QAR 23 billion (approximately US$6.5bn) on stadiums and training sites over 12 years, which is comparable to recent FIFA World Cup™ tournaments and Olympic Games. It should be noted that SC is not financially responsible for national infrastructure development.

 

Where will the World Cup matches take place in 2022? 

There are eight venues where the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches will take place. 

Maximum travelling distance between host venues is 75 kilometres (Al Bayt Stadium to Al Janoub Stadium).

1. Al Bayt Stadium

City: Al Khor

Capacity: 60,000

  • 5x Group Matches (incl. Opening Match)
  • 1x Round of 16
  • 1x Quarter-Final
  • 1x Semi-Final

Al Bayt Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Image Source: Qatar2022 Official Site

 

2. Al Janoub Stadium

City: Al Wakrah

Capacity: 40,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16

Al Janoub Stadium:

Image Source: Qatar2022 Official Site

 

3. Al Rayyan Stadium

 

City: Al Rayyan

Capacity: 40,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16

Al Rayyan Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Image Source: Getty Images

 

4. Khalifa International Stadium

City: Doha

Capacity: 40,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16
  • Match for Third Place

Khalifa International Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Image Source: Getty Images

 

5. Ras Abu Aboud Stadium

City: Ras Abu Aboud

Capacity: 40,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Image Source: Qatar2022 Official Site

 

6. Al Thumama Stadium

City: Doha

Capacity: 40,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16
  • 1x Quarter-Final

Al Thumama Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

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7. Education City Stadium

City: Doha

Capacity: 40,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16
  • 1x Quarter-Final

Education City Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Image Source: Getty Images

 

8. Lusail Stadium

City: Lusail

Capacity: 80,000

  • 5x Group Matches
  • 1x Round of 16
  • 1x Quarter-Final
  • 1x Semi-Final
  • Final

Lusail Stadium: Venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Image Source: Qatar2022 Official Site

 

Applications are open for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets

 

The opening FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ ticket application phase launched on 19 January 2022.

 

How much will the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets cost?

Here are the ticket products fans can apply for and their prices.

 

Individual Match Ticket(s)

  • Tickets for a specific match, which are available for all matches from the opening game through to the final

 

Image Source: FIFA Official Website

 

Team-Specific Ticket Series

  • For those who want to watch a certain team on every step of their journey in Qatar, starting with the three group matches

 

Image Source: FIFA Official Website

 

Four-Stadium Ticket Series

  • FIFA’s new ticketing product provides fans with a unique opportunity to sample the atmosphere across four different matches and iconic stadiums on subsequent days, thanks to the short distances within Qatar

 

Image Source: FIFA Official Website

 

Accessibility Tickets

  • Providing tailored facilities and spaces for disabled people and people with limited mobility covering a range of requirements as part of any of the products above

All tickets will be sold in Qatari riyal (QAR) to both residents of Qatar and international fans. Ticket categories 1, 2 and 3 are available to all fans, while ticket category 4 is only reserved for Qatar residents.

Prior to the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup on 1 April 2022, fans will have a second chance to secure tickets during a first-come, first-served sales phase, the precise details of which will follow in due course.

Further sales phases will take place after the Final Draw and will feature additional products, including:

  • Supporter Tickets

For fans who want to sit among their team’s fellow supporters

  • Conditional Supporter Tickets

 

What country is Qatar? Where is it?

Location: Western Asia

Population: 2.881 million

Capital city: Doha

Official language: Arabic (English is widely used)

 

Is Qatar a safe place to visit?

Qatar is ranked as the safest country in the region and in the top 20 globally. Qatar already hosts more than 90 major sporting events annually.

 

What are the flight times to Qatar/Doha from different cities?

Kuwait: 1hr 25min

Muscat: 1hr 50min

Mumbai: 4hr 5min

Istanbul: 4hr 10min

Moscow: 5hr 20min

Berlin: 5hr 55min

Madrid: 6hr 40min

Paris: 6hr 25 min

London: 6hr 45min

Beijing: 9hr 10min

New York: 12hr 30min

Sao Paulo: 15hr 15min

Los Angeles: 15hr 50min

 

Does Qatar have a visa-free entry?

Yes. People from a total of 80 countries have visa-free entry into Qatar.

 

Will alcohol be available at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

Not everywhere, but it will be available in designated areas such as hotels.

 

Which are the best places to stay when in Qatar?

Qatar will have a variety of options to suit every visitor, available to book now.

Accommodations in Qatar for FIFA World Cup attendees:

  • Apartments & Villas
  • Cruise Ship Hotels
  • Fan Villages
  • Hotels

Some travelers now might be forced to stay in tents in the desert rather than ina traditional hotels due to hotel rooms “running out” in Qatar.

 

Where can I find more information about Qatar 2022?

For more information about Qatar 2022, you may visit the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s website: www.sc.qa

 

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