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Doha / Ahmed Youssef / Anatolia
Majid al-Khulaifi, editor-in-chief of the "Doha Stadium" of Anatolia:
– Qatar prepares eight stadiums, as agreed with FIFA, to host 32 teams
– Increasing the number of teams to 48 will mean increasing the number of organizing countries and Qatar will have the right to choose these countries. Will not impose on us, "FIFA"
– In the event of two groups hosting Kuwait and Oman, each will have to equip four stadiums within three years.
– Completion of Khalifa stadium and continuation of the completion of 7 other stadiums and the fact that all stadiums are ready two years before the World Cup
Qatar is continuing its efforts to equip eight stadiums to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to a plan agreed with FIFA.
At the meeting of March 15, FIFA must decide to increase the number of teams participating in the World Cup to 48 instead of 32..
Kuwait and Oman could host a number of World Cup matches, which, according to Doha, were still under discussion.
In 2010, Qatar won the right to organize the World Cup as the first country in the Middle East, the tournament taking place from November 21 to December 18, 2022.
** Participation in the organization
Majid al-Khulaifi, editor-in-chief of Qatar Doha sports magazine "Stadium Doha", comments on the possibility of increasing the number of teams. Qatar submitted the record of the organization of the World Cup on the basis of 32 teams, ie the stadiums requested by FIFA. "
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino has presented this proposal," he added.
"The proposal needs to be studied with Qatar." The increase in the number of teams means the participation of other countries in the organization, the philosophy of increasing the number is specifically designed. to increase the number of countries involved in the organization. "
"If FIFA insists on increasing the number of teams, Qatar has the right to propose to countries that the organization shares the right to organize, FIFA will not impose certain countries on us."
"They are talking about the appointment of Qatar by the Sultanate of Oman and Kuwait."
"The participation of the Sultanate of Oman and Kuwait is under study," Nasser Al Khater, President and CEO of Qatar, told Anatolia.
Qatar has good relations with these two countries, while the rest of the Gulf States – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – are experiencing an unprecedented crisis since June 2017.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed "punitive measures" on the grounds that they support terrorism, which Doha denies.
The most important question now, according to Khulaifi, is "Can Kuwait and Oman have the required stages in the next three years?"
He added: "They are required for each of the four stadiums at least, if they are greeted by two groups.We are talking about a short time and the time is contrary to the proposal."
** Availability of Qatar
"The pace of stadiums is fast and will be delivered sooner than expected," he said.
"The Khalifa International Stadium was completed last year, the Al Wakra and Al Khor stadiums will be handed over after three months and much progress has been made in building the rest. stadiums. "
He stressed that "all stages of the World Cup will be ready two years before the start of the biggest football tournament in the world".
** The eight stadiums
The Qatar Stadium will be hosted by Khalifa International Stadium, Al-Bayt Stadium, Qatar Foundation Stadium, Al Wakra Stadium, Al Rayyan Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Ras Abu Abboud Stadium and Al-Thamma Stadium.
1- Khalifa International Stadium:
Established in Doha in 1976, it has been completely renovated and officially opened last year.
This can accommodate 40,000 spectators and host matches until the quarter-finals, according to the Higher Committee of Projects and Heritage in charge of the World Cup.
The stadium has a modern design, with two domes that symbolize continuity and welcome fans from around the world who are equipped with advanced cooling technologies.
2 – Home stage:
Located in the city of Al Khor, the first stadium in the form of "House of Poetry" (tent) with its traditional Arabic design.
It has a convertible roof and is a candidate to host games until the semifinal and can accommodate 60,000 fans.
After the tournament, the seats at the top of the stands will be dismantled to allow the construction of playgrounds in developing countries.
Qatar Foundation Stadium:
Located in the city of education in Doha, it is planned to organize matches of the tournament until the quarter-finals and will be able to welcome 40 000 fans.
After the tournament, the field will be cut in half and 20,000 places will be allocated to the construction of stadiums in developing countries.
4 – Al Wakra Stadium:
It is located in a marine area of the city of Al Wakra. It is planned to organize matches until the quarter-finals and will be able to welcome 40 000 spectators.
Its design is inspired by the nature of the marine area and its relationship with sailing, trade and fishing.
5 – Al Rayyan Stadium:
Located in the city of Al Rayyan, it welcomes 40,000 fans and is inspired by its local heritage.
The stadium takes the form of sand dunes, sign of the magnificent desert character that extends to western Qatar.
6. Lucille Stadium:
Located in Lucille City, the largest capacity of 80,000 fans, is expected to host the opening and closing games.
Its design is inspired by the interaction of light and shadow, which characterizes lanterns and traditional Arabic, and reflects its structure and face with delicate inscriptions on bowls and other utensils found in the Arab world, as well as in museums and art galleries.
7- Ras Abu Aboud Stadium:
Located in Doha, with a capacity of 40,000 fans, it is characterized by the use of sea freight containers and other units in construction.
Will be fully disassembled and reused in other sports and non sports projects.
8 – Al-Thumamah Stadium:
It symbolizes 40,000 strong Qatari and Arab history and culture and hosts matches from the group stage to the quarter-finals.
His design is inspired by the form of "Capitan", a traditional hat worn by men from the Arab world and other countries.
** intensive visualization
For the first time since the first Uruguayan World Cup in 1930, the close distances between the Qatar stadiums will allow fans to see two or three matches per day in the group stage.
The longest distance between the two stadiums is the distance between the home stadium and the Al Wakra stadium: it is about 56 km, while the shortest distance between the Khalifa International stadium and the Qatar Foundation is 5 , 6 km.
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