After years of unsuccessful efforts and criticism on labor rights and strict laws, the time has come to determine if Qatar will be able to host the FIFA World Cup.
As soon as it was confirmed that Qatar would host the finals, amid a flurry of worldwide criticism, problems started to rise.
Sepp Blatter, the former head of FIFA, stated last week, “For me it is clear: Qatar is a mistake, a horrible choice.”
However, it was his administration that managed the selection of Qatar as the host nation for the 2022 event.
It was challenging to keep up such a schedule currently because it was always conducted during the majority of leagues’ offseason.
In Qatar, summers are currently scorching, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. This indicates that it is hot in Qatar right now.
Qatar’s harsh Islamic regulations banning alcohol usage and LGBT rights also came under fire.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently allayed public anxieties.
In September of last year, he declared to the UN General Assembly that his country was prepared to welcome visitors from all around the world without restriction.
Olympic champion in the high jump for Qatar, Mutaz Barshim, also serves as an ambassador for the World Cup.
The World Cup will benefit our society by exhibiting our culture to the outside world and by assisting individuals in forming relationships and networks.
In an interview with the Qatar 2022 website on Wednesday, he stated, “It is a perfect opportunity to transform negative opinions about the region and develop new and significant ties.”
By 15:00 GMT, the opening ceremony will start, and at 18:00 GMT, Qatar and Ecuador will play their first match. It will be a delightful experience as Symbol NewsAlert will be providing you with updates from the World Cup live in Qatar. The Argentines have been labeled as favorites to win.