‘Qatar 2022 will be best in World Cup’s history’

The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Azerbaijan, H E Faisal bin Abdullah Al Henzab, affirmed that the competing bids to host the 2022 World Cup were all distinct. Still, Qatar’s bid was distinguished for containing creative elements, including innovation in sports facilities, sustainability, interconnectedness and legacy that will benefit developing countries after the championship. During his participation in a sports show on the Azerbaijanian ITV Channel, the Ambassador said people are anticipating an edition of the World Cup that will be the best in history.

With FIFA’s accreditation, in terms of preparedness, 90% of the projects are almost completed, and football fans can attend more than one match a day due to the close proximity between the stadiums. He noted that visitors of the World Cup would have many options that are economically suitable for accommodation, whether in hotels of various star-ratings, boat hotels, or designated residential complexes. Regarding the significance of the biggest global championship to the Qatari people, he said this is the first time the World Cup is being hosted in the Arab World and the Middle East region. That itself is a source of pride and privilege to the Qatari people. He said inviting Qatar’s national football team to participate among the European qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup was pleasing to Qataris, especially as it will be a great opportunity for the team to prepare for the next World Cup when they compete against strong teams in Europe. He noted that Qatar being in the same group as Azerbaijan will highlight the good relations between the two countries and their people, and further strengthen them. The Ambassador said that with FIFA’s accreditation, the preparations are going well, almost making this championship the only one whose projects were completed in time. Four stadiums have been completed, and the fifth one, Al Bayt Stadium, is also ready for inauguration.