Doha: The FIFA World Cup 2022 has started in Qatar, while 64 matches between 32 teams will be played in the event.
According to the international media report, 32 teams from all over the world will compete for the crown of the football championship.
Marcel Desailly handing over the World Cup back to Fifa. pic.twitter.com/ukWGkgxHnw
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The opening ceremony of the event also included musical tadka while fireworks display was also performed. After the ceremony, the first opening match of the event will be between the host team Qatar and the Ecuadorian teams.
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According to the announcement by FIFA, the winning team of the event will be given 42 million dollars.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Fireworks Opening
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Most expensive World Cup in history
According to FIFA, the world organization of football, this year’s event has broken all records of expenditure, the mega event is expected to cost more than 220 billion dollars. 8 magnificent stadiums have been constructed in Qatar for 64 matches at a cost of 6 to 10 billion dollars.
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The Qatar administration has also banned the sale of alcohol inside stadiums and the wearing of short dresses by fans, which will result in a fine or jail time, while littering in the stadium will result in a fine of 400 to 2,000 euros.
The management has installed 15,000 modern hidden cameras and set up a control room to monitor the fans.
Pakistan’s honor
The Pakistan team is not participating in the FIFA World Cup this year, but it is a matter of honor for Pakistan that the football ‘Al-Rihalla’ manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan will be used in all the matches.
Hosting of the World Cup
So far, 20 World Cups have been held under the banner of FIFA, of which Europe has hosted 11 times, while South America has hosted five, North America three and Africa once. For the first time in the Middle East.
This year’s World Cup is also unique because this time the event is being held in winter.
