See you in Qatar: one year for the World Cup
It is the key date, the day that all Qatari are waiting since in December 2010 the Fifales awarded the 2022 World Cup, perhaps the most different in history.Within a year exactly, the Bayt stadium, a beautiful enclosure, by the way, will house the inaugural match between the host and a selection that we will only know when the draw of the final phase is held, back on March 31, 2022.
That day, in Doha, the FIFA will raffle the World Cup groups from Qatar without knowing, yes, two of the 32 classified, since the two intercontinental rejuncas -four teams from Oceania (1), Concacaf (1), Asia (1)and Conmebol (1)- They will not be elucidated until June.At the moment, there are only 13 classified and 19 the unknowns.
A peculiar World Cup
The Qatari say that it will be "the best World Cup in history", something difficult to predict.But we can predict, after traveling many times there, that this World Cup will be exceptional in technological terms - logical something because the times advance - and in terms of closeness of the headquarters.That is sure.
The fact that the eight World Cup stadiums are on a radius of no more than 75 kilometers around...Anyway, less expense, physical and economical, for all.
"Three games can be attended in person on the same day, although perhaps some beginning or end of some must be lost.But it is an advantage that Qatar 2022 also offers, also because the stadiums will be connected by the new Metro network that Daha is going through, "Fatma Al-Nuaimi, Communication Director of the Supreme Committee, tells us.
The closeness
That candy of being able to attend so many games on the same day is one of the attractions to congreg.To do this, Qatar is seducing not only with football but with other tourist attractions that include visits by the desert -Cerca de la Frontera with Saudi Arabia- or visit collinding countries, such as Arabia itself or Arabic Emirates (Dubai...), nations that have recovered relations with Qatar after a wild block with which the nation has had to deal politically for much of the premundial.
A few weeks ago, the first flat visited the stadiums of 2022 again.The works are practically finished, although there is a lot in the surroundings of some of them -not inside -.Five of the enclosures are already in full performance and two of them (Al Bayt and Ras Abu Aboud) will be sailed in the imminent FIFA Arab Cup that will begin on November 30 in Doha.
The most unique stages
The most peculiar enclosure will be the aforementioned Ras Abu, the first stadium in the World Cup history that will be completely disassembled after the Cup and will be located elsewhere in the country or outside (it is not yet known).It is, in total, 974 containers (the same number as Qatar's telephone prefix) that make up this spectacular, by curious, football stadium.
Obviously, there will be luxury - we are in Qatar - both in many hotels - not in all - and in VIP tickets, as will enjoy the tenants of the 96 rooms of the hotel inserted in the bowels of the stadium to Bayt.The squares have already been sold out for the matches awarded to this enclosure.All an Asian luxury worldwide.
FIFA Arab Cup
The Arab Cup is a little gift that FIFA has made to Qatar so that it tests its organization, and its stadiums, a year before the World Cup is played, that is, the same function that the already disappeared Confederations Cup.After this Arab Cup, which will have enormous impact on the Arab world, only the Stadium Portugueil, the jewel of the Qatari crown, will be inaugurated, which will house the final of the tournament back on Sunday, December 18, 2022, 2022,.After the tournament, the stadium will disappear to give way to several community service infrastructure.
The Arab Cup will also demonstrate the world if it is true, or not, one of the most widespread fears regarding the 2022 World.Is it so hot on these dates?Statistics says that the average temperature, at that time, is between 20-24 degrees, optimal to play football and enjoy the country.That does not mean that there can be no 30 -spikes.In fact, during the day it is hot, but the air conditioners and the night greatly reduces the average.If you plan to go to Qatar, take a camperite, then you will need it.
THE FAN ID
For the Spaniards, the entry into Qatar is simple.Visa is not needed although, today, Covid controls are exhaustive, but simple: previous government permit through an application (ehteraz), vaccination certificate...During the World Cup everything will be simplified through the Fan ID, a copy of the process that, successfully, was carried out in Russia.The purchase of tickets will be associated with your fan id and with that procedures will be saved at the entrance to the country.
Fans can then enjoy the five great fan zones that will be in Doha and a seap walk that will close to traffic for ease in the transit of people.Obviously, security worries, because...Can the fans of England, Holland or any other country imagine together in such a short land density?This aspect will have to be monitored."We are talking to the different countries to establish security protocols," says the aforementioned Fatma.
The end...
Anyway, there is only one year left for the ball to start shooting in Qatar 2022.The most important thing, seeing what is in other parts, is that the red already has its passport.From there, tickets...And fly!
10 things that can (or not) do in the country
1 Drink alcohol: Yes, but with nuances the Arab culture has its own customs.Among other things, it prohibits drinking alcohol on the street freely.During the World Cup, there will be in the 'Fan Zones', in the hotels and - it is still being negotiated - perhaps in the stadiums.On the street, no!
2 Will there be only expensive hotels?Negative.Life there is expensive (undeniable) and there will be many luxury hotels, but also medium level, cheap, 'hostels' for young people, 'Airbnb'...
3 take photos on the street with the mobile,+ no problem, unless films to a particular person.So you must ask for permission.Common sense prevails here.
4 Women will have to be covered?Controversial and prejudice.The western woman who visits Qatar usually dressed discreetly (out of respect for the premises), but in the hotels and at night, for example, the female dress can be that of a party in Madrid.
5 The journalist can record...With permission in the World Cup this will be more flexible, but, in theory, to record with a professional camera on the street you need a local permit.
6 A distant country is not France, but neither does South America.From Madrid, on a comfortable 7-8-hour flight you are in Doha.No visa is needed to enter and there is quite frequency.
7 You can eat everything...Less pig, prohibited in this culture.In Doha there are magnificent restaurants and food is rich.Of course, the pig is restricted.As a curiosity, there is a store where you can buy pork and alcohol, but you need a special license.
8 Security is high Qatar, like any country, has its laws and punishments.Failures/crimes have their consequences.But if you don't get into trouble...It will be the same as in Spain.
9 Horrible traffic is true.Many people in little space.The advantage is that Doha has created a subway network that connects all the stadiums except one, the Bayt, the farthest.
10 Is it really hot?In summer it is insufferable.From March to October.In the months of the World Cup (Nov-Dec) the average temperature is 22-24 degrees.It is fine.In fact, in the spaces closed, you pass cold (by the air) and at night you need a 'camperita'.
Selections that have already sealed their place
- Qatar
- Alemania
- Dinamarca
- Brasil
- Bélgica
- Francia
- Croacia
- España
- Serbia
- Inglaterra
- Suiza
- Países Bajos
- Argentina