The final countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is on! FIFA is one of the most prestigious and epic football organizations in the world. That caters to audiences and teams from all around the world for the FIFA World Cup event every four years.
For the world cup, there is a lot of waiting for the next adrenaline-spun football match with teams competing against the best of the best from around the world. Showcasing their ultimate skill training and years of hard work all that may be the formula for every World Cup.
But this time there are some factors at play that are bound to make your experience much better with a lot of first-time happenings.
So in this article let’s talk about 10 stunning facts about the QATAR 2022 World Cup that you can impress your friends with.
Fact: 1 Let’s begin with the official emblem,
Besides echoing the shape of the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy, the swooping curves represent the undulations of the desert dunes and also take inspiration from a traditional woolen shawl worn during winter in the Arab and Gulf region.
The loop is not only the infinity symbol but a reminder of the eight amazing stadiums that will host the matches.
Fact: 2 Speaking of stadiums,
Qatar is the first nation to host the World Cup of which seven were built from scratch, with the least number of stadiums since 1978,
and all of the stadiums are unique in their own way. One of our favorites is Stadium 974, the first fully demountable stadium.
Fact: 3 Stadium 974
The Qataris are especially proud of the 974 Stadium. It was built out of recycled shipping containers, in a nod to sustainability and innovation. It will host six group matches and one match in the round of 16.
Stadium 974 was built using… you guessed it! 974 shipping containers. Qatar used 974 containers in total, that’s why even the name of the stadium is Stadium 974. And it represents the international dialing
And it also represents the international dialing code of Qatar as a sign that Qatar is welcoming communication and welcoming everyone to join us in the first Middle Eastern, Arab, World Cup.
The modular design with containers and prefabricated sections rather like Lego pieces meant the stadium was relatively cheap and quick to build.
Fact: 4 Public Transportation
Thanks to Qatar’s efficient public transportation, football fans will need just under one hour of traveling time between stadiums. The longest distance is 75 kilometers when you travel from Al Bayt to Al Janoub Stadium.
So if you want to, you can watch more than two games in one day and experience the World Cup like never before.
Fact: 5 carbon-neutral
Also known as the tournament of firsts This World Cup will be the very first carbon-neutral tournament, where all eight stadiums have been built to be energy efficient. And as we speak, Qatar is currently developing a large-scale solar energy plant to help power the country during the event, such trailblazers.
Fact: 6 Scorching Heat
And here’s another first; to avoid the scorching heat of the Middle Eastern Summer this World Cup will be the first to be held in the winter months, with temperatures averaging around 24 degrees, fans can stay cool and refreshed while cheering on their favorite teams.
Fact: 7 1000 Luxe Style Tents
Levelling up the comfort, fans can go for an authentic taste of Qatari camping as their choice of accommodation, with over 1000 luxe Bedouin-style tents in the desert, you can truly leave your footprints in the sands, in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Fact: 8 Most Expensive Tournament
So all in all, it’s no surprise that the upcoming tournament is set to become the most expensive World Cup in history. Estimates suggest that Qatar has already spent up to 200 billion U.S. dollars, just on infrastructure that includes stadiums, hotels, highways, and other facilities for fans.
They have already spent an unprecedented amount on hosting the event and that cost will only increase once the games begin. Qatar is sure to leave no Stone unturned making the whole experience memorable and once in a lifetime for the fans.
Fact: 9 True Celebration
Talk about love for the beautiful game. And come November this year, expect a true celebration of football unlike any other, with Qatar strategically located at the center of the globe, It’s no wonder the nation has been placed as one of Time’s world’s greatest destinations of 2022.
Fact: 10 Qatar’s National Day
The World Cup finale will take place on December the 18th, and it’s no ordinary date because it is also Qatar’s National Day, So expect fireworks all around. Now that you’re equipped with these amazing facts, let’s have a blast together this November!
SOME OTHER SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT QATAR
Fact: 11 Women’s Right
Women are second-class citizens in Qatar and are subject to their male relatives. They’re not free to make decisions about their own lives. Whether they want to marry, study, work or travel they’re dependent on the goodwill of their father, husband, or brother.
There are some limitations. There are official limitations on travel under a certain age. You have to have permission from a male figure of authority in the family.
If you are a Qatari woman and you marry a non-Qatari, then your children will not get all the benefits of Qatari citizenship for instance. Whereas if you’re a Qatari man and you marry a foreign woman, then your children will have citizenship.
So, here it is guys 10 of the most amazing facts about the FIFA World Cup and Qatar 2022. What are you most excited about let me know in the comments, if you like this make sure to give it a thumb.
Fact: 12 Labour Condition
In the summer, Qatar sees temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius or more. Heat-related accidents and illnesses are not uncommon and can range from fainting to strokes, organ failure, and death.
According to reports, there are six thousand five hundred is the total number of South Asian nationals who died in Qatar over a 10-year period. It doesn’t distinguish whether these are work-related deaths or non-work-related deaths.
They come from South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh. Qatar’s population is just under three million of which two and a half million are migrant workers! That’s almost 90 percent of the population, a world record. These laborers earn less than 28 euros a day.
Poor working conditions harm Qatar’s reputation and limit further economic development. I think those of us coming from the West can’t even imagine what life is like for many of the migrant workers here.
They work twelve hours a day in the heat. They live with 6, 8, or 10 other workers in one room that is just 14 or 16 square meters in size. They work six days a week, 12 hours a day plus one hour of travel there and one hour back. That doesn’t leave much time for themselves.
Qatar says it will not provide a compensation fund for the families of those who died on the construction sites.
In Conclusion
In 2018, Qatar opened its doors to the ILO and began cooperating with labor law experts. Under international pressure, some things do appear to have improved.
Following international pressure, Qatar has taken action. In summer, laborers are no longer allowed to work outside during the hottest part of the day.
The World Cup has highlighted the struggle in the Arab world to find a balance between tradition and modernity, between authoritarianism, human rights, and the desire to play a role on the world stage.
By the standards of the world, much is not right in Qatar. But that’s not only typical for Qatar, it’s the same in other parts of the Gulf, and the world, and that should be reported on too. But OK, other parts of the world aren’t being allowed to host the World Cup.