Football lovers from Ghana and throughout the world should brace themselves for incredible experiences during this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar; it will be a football carnival to remember.
Qatar is literally doing all possible to ensure that the 2022 FIFA World Cup establishes new norms in the organization of football’s biggest event, from futuristic venues like the demountable Stadium 974 to floating luxury hotels to a vow to host the first-ever carbon-neutral global football competition.
As the host of the first World Cup in the Gulf, Qatar is aware of the high expectations around the globe. It is the only country to have hosted the FIFA World Cup without having previously competed in it.
The Qatari government, meanwhile, has invested significant resources in the competition from November 20 to December 18, driven by a desire to make a bold statement, establish itself as a growing global power, and foster a diverse private-sector-led economy and tourism.
Qatar, being one of the richest countries in the world in terms of GDP, can dream big and devote resources to make it a reality. With two months until the tournament begins, Qatar believes it is prepared for the ultimate celebration of football excellence, culture, and tourism.
For Ghanaian football fans, including those who have attended previous World Cup tournaments in which the Black Stars have competed since 2006, the country has put together some of the most sophisticated infrastructures where football can be enjoyed, combining modern architecture and their heritage, which has largely informed those space-age designs.