Qatar to Host FIFA World Cup 2022
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There are a number of concerns with hosting the 2022 World Cup. For one, the tiny nation of Qatar is the smallest to host the event - and the second most illiberal nation to host the tournament, after Russia in 2018. For another, the tournament is supposed to be climate-neutral, but the temperatures will still be very high, near 105 degrees.
Qatar is the smallest country to host a World Cup
In 2010, Qatar was awarded the opportunity to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The small Gulf nation is the smallest country to ever host a World Cup. The next smallest country to host the World Cup was Switzerland in 1954, and it was three times as large as Qatar. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the country, however. Westerners have been jailed in the country for sex, kissing, and public intoxication.
The tournament is expected to be extremely crowded, especially during the group phase, where fans will have to travel to each of the 32 venues. The World Cup is expected to attract more than 160,000 visitors per day, and organizers hope that many of them will stay longer than necessary to take in all of the action.
The first match will be played on November 20, with Qatar versus Ecuador. The country successfully lobbied Fifa to allow an earlier start date for the World Cup. In the original schedule, Senegal and the Netherlands would have played on November 21, but Qatar's bid convinced FIFA to move the start date up one day. The final is scheduled for December 18, 2022.
It is also the second consecutive illiberal nation to host the event after Russia in 2018
Earlier this year, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban gave his annual Baile Tusnad speech, and the theme of the speech was the upcoming European elections. Orban's illiberal interpretation of 'Christian democracy' divided the Christian Democratic parties across Europe, and his ideological message strengthened the populist right. The illiberal democracy has become a positive concept because of Orban, who turned his ideology into a positive concept and legitimised his illiberal nation.
Illiberalism is the political ideology of a nation that delegitimizes opposition voices and rejects the necessity of independent institutions. While this may be true for many countries, the political philosophy of illiberalism goes beyond the notion of political disagreement. This movement is increasingly widespread across the world, and is now found in virtually every nation in Nations in Transit coverage.
In Central and Eastern Europe, illiberalism is rooted in a change in status mobility and the emergence of an elite. Other root causes include inequality, weak liberal values, and a rise in nationalism. In 1989, the people in the region gave up on the concept of socio-economic equality, but not fairness. Those who believed in social and economic equality were disappointed as wealth and power shifted to the few. While efforts were made to introduce fairness and equality, they were not able to catch up to the rampant grabbing. This was experienced as a profound unfairness.
It is a climate-neutral tournament
The next World Cup is in Qatar in 2022 and FIFA is trying to make it as climate-neutral as possible. The World Cup will set a benchmark for environmental stewardship and implement green building standards and waste and water management practices. The organization has also pledged to create a "FIFA Green Card for the Planet," a certification which recognizes events that reduce greenhouse gases. The World Cup will be held in four phases and organisers say they will work towards reaching carbon neutrality.
To measure FIFA's commitment to climate neutrality, they are using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which is the world's standard for carbon emission accounting. FIFA estimates that the World Cup will emit 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. However, they cannot calculate the differences until after the tournament.
Besides reducing emissions, FIFA is also promoting sustainable practices in hotels and stadiums. One example is the use of trees to reduce carbon emissions. These trees are also a major part of the stadium's design.
It will be played in 105-degree heat
While the world is used to the heat and humidity of the summer, the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be played in temperatures that are well over 100 degrees. That means the participants will not only suffer from the intense heat, but they will also be at risk for heat stroke, which is fatal when the body's core temperature reaches 105 degrees.
The extreme temperatures have already caused issues during the Australian Open, which was canceled in large part because of the heat. Some players, including Jamie Murray, were forced to withdraw from the tournament, and some suffered from heat stroke. Although FIFA has yet to make any official policy on weather conditions during tournaments, they do advise players to drink water to stay hydrated, and to be aware of their surroundings.
The heat is one of the major concerns of soccer fans and players during the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar. The average temperature there is between 105 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the country has pledged to deal with the issue and will invest $42.9 billion into stadium upgrades and renovations. To combat the extreme heat, Qatar is building 12 solar-powered, air-conditioned stadiums.
It will be held in a year and a half
A year and a half away, the FIFA world cup is already starting to take shape. Starting in a busy two-week group stage, the tournament will move on to the Round of 16 and quarterfinals before finally culminating in the championship game on Dec. 18. The schedule is a lot like March Madness. Matches will start at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), which means they will be earlier than the average American sporting event.
The first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played on November 20, with Qatar taking on Ecuador. The move came after Qatar lobbied Fifa to start the tournament earlier. A game between Senegal and the Netherlands was originally scheduled for that day. The final will take place on December 18, 2022.
The World Cup will take place between November and December, avoiding the intense heat in Qatar during the summer months. The dates of the tournament also coincide with domestic football leagues. The major European leagues will need to include extra breaks in their schedules to accommodate the World Cup, but Major League Soccer will be able to finish its season before the World Cup begins.
It will feature the best players in the world
With only a few months to go until the 2022 World Cup kicks off, the top football stars are already preparing for the big occasion. In June, the 32 teams that will compete in the tournament were announced, and among them are lovable underdogs and heavy favourites. There are also a few shadows of their former selves and talented stars. However, one thing that is certain is that there will be some familiar faces in the field.
France has a plethora of young talents in its squad, including Kylian Mbappe. Karim Benzema is another world-class player. Australia, however, lacks the star power to compete in the 2022 World Cup.
Among the players to watch for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is Karim Benzema, who returned to the French national team in 2021 after a six-year absence. Despite his age, the striker has been in excellent form for Real Madrid in recent years. He could prove to be the X-factor for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
It will not be played in a stadium with a retractable roof
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar, and the stadium that will host the opening ceremony and first game will be the Al Bayt Stadium, which is a 60,000-seater. The stadium has a retractable roof, which will provide shade and temperature control during the game. The design of the stadium was inspired by the nomadic life of Arab people.
The stadium opened in 2002, and its retractable roof allows for weather control during games. The stadium has hosted a number of international matches, including U.S. Men's National Team friendlies and CONCACAF Gold Cup matches.
The construction on the stadium began in April 2017, but it is unclear whether the retractable roof will be installed. It is expected to be finished by May 2021.
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