GREATEST FIFA WORLD CUP IN DESERT
12 FACTS ABOUT FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2022
1. Unique location
of HOST COUNTRY, QATAR
Qatar is a prosperous
and powerful country in the Middle East which is of particular importance due
to its unique location. It is surrounded by water on three sides and its land
border is only with Saudi Arabia which is 87 km long. The total area is 58111 square
kilometers and the population is around 29 lakhs. Only 11% of its total
population are Qataris, while the remaining 89% are non-Qatari citizens, with
most of the workforce coming from Iran, Pakistan, and India. Pakistanis
constitute more than 15 percent of the total population in Qatar.
Qatar is the richest
economy in the world, it was occupied by Britain after the Ottoman period, but
after gaining independence from it in 1971, Qatar also became a member of the
United Nations and the Arab League in 1981. Qatar is ruled by the Al Thani
family. and today its Amir is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani who is a western
educated and a most capable ruler.
QATAR has good relations
with America, Arab countries, Iran and Turkey, and regional powers Iran and Turkey. Qatar
is the only country in the Middle East that is also an ally of the United
States and has fraternal relations with other Arab countries as well as
friendly.
2. Among the ten wealthiest countries in the world
It is among the 10
wealthiest countries in the world in terms of per capita income, and its capital is
Doha. It is a major port city on the Persian Gulf with a population of over 2.3
million, Qatar is a hot and desert climate, with vast gas and petroleum
reserves.
3. A small yet
influential country that mediates global conflicts
Despite being a small
country, it is also an influential global player that continues to play the
role of a global mediator, mediating between the Yemeni government and the
Houthis in its diplomatic victories, mediating negotiations between the warring
groups in Lebanon, and mediating between Sudan and Chad. , mediation between
Djibouti and Eritrea, mediating role between the Sudanese government and
rebels, and reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah in Palestine, he is most famous
for brokering a withdrawal agreement between the US and the Taliban over the
issue of Afghanistan.
4. America's largest
base in Asia is in Qatar
America's largest
military base in Asia is located in Qatar. Qatar has invested heavily in
Western companies, has made a name for itself in international politics, and
has made a name for itself in other sports with its sponsorship of the Barcelona
club.
5. A unique FIFA
World Cup held in winter
The FIFA World Cup has
started in Qatar on November 21, which is unique in many respects. Not only is
this the first World Cup to be held in any Arab country, but it is also different
in that it is being held in winter.
6. Qatar won the
host by outbidding the US, South Korea, Japan, and Australia
In 2010, Qatar won the
rights to the World Cup after winning the draw of 22 executive members of FIFA.
The US, South Korea, Japan, and Australia were outbid by Qatar. And so Qatar became the first Arab
country to host this tournament. Qatar has a concise football history and
has no record of ever qualifying for the World Cup.
7. Hayya Card
The Qatar government has
issued a special card in the country under the FIFA World Cup, which is also
known as the HAYYA card or fan card. The special thing is that now this card is
also approved by Saudi Arabia. A Haya card is also known as Fan ID. This is a
type of document issued by the Government of Qatar. This document has been released
exclusively for the FIFA World Cup. This card is mandatory to watch any FIFA
World Cup match.
8. New stadiums and
new cities
Qatar has also built
seven stadiums and a whole new city for this World Cup. There are
also more than 100 new hotels, a new metro, and new roads. The organizing
committee of the tournament estimates that 15 lakh people will participate in
the final matches. The qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup started three
years ago. Teams from different continents played in groups and the top teams
qualified for the finals. While some teams qualified through playoffs.
9. Russia pulled out
of the event due to its invasion of Ukraine
The winner of the 2018
World Cup, France managed to qualify for this World Cup, while the European
champion Italy failed in this race. Russia has been excluded due to its
invasion of Ukraine, while Qatar has automatically qualified as the host. Eight
groups of 32 teams were drawn for the finals, with four teams in each group. These
groups were created in such a manner that Teams from the same continent were
separated, except for European countries, where a single group could contain a
maximum of two European teams.
10. The event teams
are divided into eight groups
There is a total of eight
groups in this World Cup. Group A includes Qatar, Senegal, Ecuador, Netherlands.
Group B consists of Iran, the USA, Wales, and England. Argentina, Mexico, Saudi
Arabia, and Poland are in group C. Group D includes France, Australia, Denmark, and Tunisia. Group E includes Japan, Germany, Costa Rica, and Spain. Group F
includes Belgium, Morocco, Canada, and Croatia. Group G includes Brazil, Serbia,
Switzerland, and Cameroon. Group H includes Portugal, Ghana, South Korea, and
Uruguay.
11.Central Shahkar
Stadium
If you look at the
stadiums being built by the Qatar administration, some of them are no less than
masterpieces. Many of the 8 stadiums that will be built for the tournament are
unique for one reason or another, but there is one stadium that stands out not
only in its design but also in its structure. Located on the banks of the river
and just a few kilometers from Hamad International Airport.
The design of the
stadium is arranged in such a way that natural air circulates in the stadium. Therefore
there is no need for an air conditioning system. Seven World Cup matches will be
played in this stadium. Qatari officials say the entire project pays tribute to
the maritime traditions and history of the nearby port and Doha Stadium 974 is
built on a waterfront site and is located on an artificial island. It is named
after the international dialing code for Qatar (+974) and has been constructed
using 974 recycled shipping containers.
12. Temporary
stadium
The unique thing is that
this stadium is temporary, meaning that after the football world cup, the
shipping containers and seats used in the stadium will be dismantled and
donated as an aid to the less developed countries of the world. This first
temporary stadium in the history of the FIFA World Cup has a seating capacity
of about 40,000 people. The successful holding of this world cup will also have
a positive effect on Pakistan football and will create a spirit among our youth
that Pakistan can qualify for the next world cup. If it happens, it will be a
miracle in the history of football.
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