Hassan Al-Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy in Qatar, confirmed that the 2022 World Cup final, which will be held at Lusail Stadium in the Qatari capital, Doha, on December 18, coinciding with the National Day, is the culmination of 12 years of continuous work in preparation for the global event, starting from the moment the presentation was submitted. Qatar file to host the tournament.
And the official website of the World Cup was published on the occasion of the start of the 100-day countdown to the start of the whistle. Al-Thawadi said, “We have come a long way and accomplished a lot in a relatively short period. Our victory in hosting the World Cup helped accelerate the pace of development in the country, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, We have succeeded in establishing a distinguished infrastructure, as well as providing a world-class level in the field of hosting sporting events, and we have completed many projects on the humanitarian and social levels that benefit Qatar and the world.”
He added, “We have emphasized since the first day that it is not just regarding organizing football competitions for 29 days; we seek to provide an inspiring model for future generations. Qatar’s ability to host a tournament of this magnitude, but everyone is now witnessing our ability to make it happen on the ground.”
For his part, Engineer Yasser Abdullah Al-Jammal, Director General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, praised the role that everyone in the Supreme Committee and its partners played in preparing for the championship, and said: “We are proud of the projects we have accomplished, and the efforts we have made over the past years to implement them to the fullest.” “It was just dreams, ideas and visions, and now we have a state-of-the-art integrated infrastructure and excellent facilities that everyone uses every day. It is wonderful to see the legacy of the championship make a tangible change in people’s lives even before the start of the championship.”
Qatar is preparing to welcome football fans in the first edition of the World Cup to be held in the Arab world and the Middle East, giving fans from all over the world an opportunity to learn regarding Qatar, the region and the authentic Arab culture. This tournament will mark a turning point in the history of Qatar and the region, as it will leave a legacy that will set new standards in organizing major sporting events in the future.
It is noteworthy that the Qatar World Cup 2022 kicks off on November 20 with the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium, and the tournament will witness 64 matches over 29 days, and the curtain will fall on the competitions on December 18 at Lusail Stadium, which can accommodate 80,000 fans.
