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DOHA, Qatar, Oct 30, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Country to become unrivalled entertainment destination during tournament  

Ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022(TM) are approaching 3 million as

the countdown continues to the first edition of the tournament in the Middle

East and Arab world, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November.

During a press conference in Doha, organisers announced a further 30,000 rooms

had been made available to World Cup visitors as Qatar prepares to stage 64

matches at eight state-of-the-art stadiums. The biggest variety of

accommodation is available from the Qatar Accommodation Agency [

https://www.qatar2022.qa/book ]. Rooms can be booked from $80 per person, per

night based on two-person occupancy. Accommodation options include hotels,

apartments and fan villages.

"We have always said that Qatar will deliver the best ever edition of the FIFA

World Cup. And as you look around the country today, at the state-of-the-art

stadiums, the training pitches, the metro, the wider infrastructure, everything

is ready and everyone is welcome," said FIFA President, Gianni Infantino,

during a video message. "The world is excited. Qatar is ready. The stage is

set. Together, we will deliver the best World Cup ever on and off the field."

Organisers said 2.89 million tickets had been sold for the 64 matches to be

staged in eight state-of-the-art stadiums. Demand has been highest among fans

based in Qatar, the United States, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico, the United

Arab Emirates, Argentina, France, Brazil and Germany. The tournament has also

achieved record-breaking hospitality ticket sales. Tickets for all matches will

continue to be released between now and the end of the tournament, with fans

encouraged to keep checking FIFA.com/tickets [

https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tickets  ] for the latest inventory. From this

week, ticket holders will receive an email with information on how to download

the ticketing app and retrieve their mobile tickets.

Tournament organisers reminded fans to apply for the mandatory Hayya Card [

https://hayya.qatar2022.qa/  ] and book their accommodation as soon as

possible. The Hayya Card will act as an entry permit for international fans. It

will also provide free public transport across the country and allow access to

stadiums for fans with a valid match ticket.

Organisers also outlined the vast array of entertainment options being prepared

for visitors during the tournament. The FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda Park will

host up to 40,000 fans every day during the tournament. It will be free to

attend and screen live matches, host globally-renowned artists and feature

football activities. There will also be a range of local and international food

and beverage options.

In addition, the 6km Corniche Activation from Sheraton Park to the Museum of

Islamic Art will feature roving performances, retail stores and food and

beverage kiosks. Other activities will include the daily 'Welcome to Qatar'

show – a water and pyrotechnics display that will feature music from the Qatar

2022 Official Soundtrack, Qatari composer Wael Binali and the Qatar

Philharmonic Orchestra.

Theme park rides and other attractions at Al Maha Island Lusail will also be

open to fans, as will the Ras Abu Aboud 974 Beach Club, the Hayya Fan Zone at

Lusail South Promenade and the QetaiFAN Beach Fest. Dance music fans will flock

to the 15,000-capacity Arcadia Spectacular and 5,000-capacity ARAVIA by MDL

BEAST. In addition, Last-Mile Cultural Activations will feature more than 6,000

performances in 21 locations, entertaining fans on their way to stadiums.

Eng. Yasir Al Jamal, Director General, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy,

said: "After more than a decade of hard work and close collaboration with

stakeholders across the country, Qatar stands ready to host a memorable edition

of the FIFA World Cup. The compact nature of our tournament means visitors will

never be far from the action – always close to a stadium or entertainment

activation. We look forward to hosting a tournament that will live long in the

memory for fans from across the globe."

Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, said: "Qatar is ready to

host a global celebration of the beautiful game. We look forward to welcoming

fans and players from across the world as they sample our welcoming

hospitality, vast array of entertainment options and, of course, top-class

international football. It promises to be a unique edition of the FIFA World

Cup – and one that will leave a lasting, positive impact on Qatar, the Middle

East and the Arab world."  

"We operate over 168 official sites through the compact nature of Qatar, and

each one of these sites is essential to the running and successful delivery of

this World Cup. Way beyond testing the eight stadiums, the volunteers and

accreditation centres are fully operational, with the ticketing centre at the

Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre opening tomorrow and the International

Broadcast Centre and Main Media Centre to follow. I can only reiterate FIFA's

confidence and deep appreciation for all the work preparing to deliver the best

FIFA World Cup ever in just over one month's time," said FIFA Chief Operating

Officer – World Cup, Colin Smith.

Further information about Qatar's additional cultural and entertainment fan

destinations can be found at https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/live-it-all-in-qatar.

Fans interested in attending Qatar 2022 should click here for the latest

tickets, accommodation and Hayya Card information [ https://www.qatar2022.qa/en

].

For high-res images and media content from the presser, click here [

https://qrco.de/1M2Go ].

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SOURCE:  Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy