THE BIG GAME

Qatar is gearing up for its massive FIFA World Cup debut in 2022; and Doha is set to play a major role as one of the three host cities — the other two being Al Khor and Al Wakrah. Nearly half a million football fans are expected to visit the country during this period.

Six of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues are in Doha. These are Al Rayyan Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Education City Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Lusail Stadium and Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. To date, Doha has hosted major championships such as the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 and the 2011 Plan Arab Games, among others.