1. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the international men's football tournament and is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022.2. The 2022 World Cup will be the first ever to be held in the Middle East and Arab region.3. Qatar was chosen as the host country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in a vote by FIFA's Executive Committee in December 2010.4. Qatar has already begun constructing eight new stadiums for the 2022 World Cup, with a total of 12 to be built.5. For the 2022 World Cup, Qatar will be the smallest country ever to host the tournament.6. The 2022 World Cup will be the first to be played in a fully-enclosed stadium, with the roof of the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor being closed for matches.7. The total construction cost of all 12 stadiums is estimated to be around $7 billion.8. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will feature 32 teams playing 64 matches across 12 venues.9. The official mascot for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be named “Zakumi”, which is an Arabic word meaning ‘to shine’.10. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will have the most advanced technologies ever seen in a football tournament, including VAR (Video Assistant Referee), goal-line technology, 5G networks and more.11. The official slogan of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is “Heart of the Game”.12. Qatar has allocated $500 million to create a ‘fan zone’ in each of the 12 host cities where fans can gather and enjoy the tournament.13. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first to use natural grass for the pitches, which has been grown in the desert conditions of Qatar.14. The stadiums have been designed to have a cooling system, which will help regulate the temperature inside the stadiums during matches.15. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first to be held in November and December, due to the hot temperatures in Qatar in the summer months.16. It is expected that around 1.5 million fans will travel to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.17. The final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.18. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to implement a 48-team format, with teams split into 16 groups of three.19. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to use a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system to help referees make decisions.20. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $8 billion for the social and economic development of the country, in order to create a lasting legacy from the tournament.21. Qatar has invested heavily in infrastructure projects, with a total of $200 billion being spent on roads, ports and airports in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.22. Qatar is the first Arab country to host a FIFA World Cup.23. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has created a ‘Legacy Programme’, which will help the country to benefit from the tournament long after it is over.24. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has pledged to ensure that all workers involved in the construction of the stadiums are given fair wages and decent working conditions.25. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to use carbon-neutral technology, as part of Qatar’s commitment to sustainability.26. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first to use a ‘Fan ID’ system, which will be used to track and identify all fans entering the stadiums.27. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion to create a ‘Football for All’ programme, which will provide football training and facilities to young people in Qatar and the region.28. To ensure the safety of all fans, the Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion for security.29. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $2 billion for the construction of new hotels and accommodation in Qatar, to cater for the influx of fans and visitors.30. To help the country to prepare for the influx of fans, Qatar has invested in expanding its transport network, including metro and bus systems, as well as new roads and bridges.31. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has pledged to ensure that all fans have access to free and reliable internet access throughout the tournament.32. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first to have a ‘fan zone’ in each of the 12 host cities, where fans can gather and watch matches on big screens.33. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to be broadcast in 4K and 8K Ultra-HD.34. To ensure the smooth running of the tournament, Qatar has invested in a new ‘Qatar Rail’ system, which will connect all of the host cities.35. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion for the construction of new roads, bridges and tunnels to improve transport links between the host cities.36. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to be broadcast in virtual reality.37. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $500 million to create a ‘fan zone’ in each of the 12 host cities, where fans can gather and watch matches on big screens.38. As part of the ‘Football for All’ programme, Qatar will be building over 100 new football pitches across the country in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.39. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion to create a ‘Football for All’ programme, which will provide football training and facilities to young people in Qatar and the region.40. To ensure the safety of all fans, the Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion for security.41. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has pledged to ensure that all fans have access to free and reliable internet access throughout the tournament.42. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $500 million to create a ‘fan zone’ in each of the 12 host cities, where fans can gather and watch matches on big screens.43. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $2 billion for the construction of new hotels and accommodation in Qatar, to cater for the influx of fans and visitors.44. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion for the construction of new roads, bridges and tunnels to improve transport links between the host cities.45. To ensure the smooth running of the tournament, Qatar has invested in a new ‘Qatar Rail’ system, which will connect all of the host cities.46. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has pledged to ensure that all workers involved in the construction of the stadiums are given fair wages and decent working conditions.47. As part of the ‘Football for All’ programme, Qatar will be building over 100 new football pitches across the country in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.48. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion to create a ‘Football for All’ programme, which will provide football training and facilities to young people in Qatar and the region.49. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has pledged to ensure that all fans have access to free and reliable internet access throughout the tournament.50. The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee has allocated $1 billion for the construction of new roads, bridges and tunnels to improve transport links between the host cities.
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