Energy-rich Qatar has so far officially inaugurated five of the eight stadiums that will lay the stage for the first World Cup in the Middle East. Following the World Cup, Al Thumama's capacity will be reduced to 20,, with a sports clinic and a boutique hotel set to open on site. Fans were able to apply for tickets to Friday's event if they either tested positive for virus antibodies, or have been fully vaccinated against Covid Qatar, which says it vaccinated more than three quarters of its 2.
In addition to the hotels already available, Nuaimi said there were other "innovative and temporary" solutions to hosting visitors. Those include accommodation on cruise liners, hotel apartments, fan villages with an Arabian desert vibe, as well as stays in private homes. Officials have said 16 floating hotels will also be built, providing around 1, rooms in total. Nuaimi said the "Host a Fan" initiative will give visitors an opportunity to learn about Qatari culture.
Qatar had earlier said it expected as many as 1. Some fans and commentators have expressed concerns that the conservative Gulf country may not offer visitors the same experience as past tournaments.
One stadium, made from shipping containers, is to be removed entirely. The significant costs associated with hosting mega events have been well documented. Likewise, a plethora of literature exists on the production and consumption of event-related legacies. Despite all the case studies and post-event impact assessments, however, one does not have to look too hard to find an event that has failed to deliver on its potential or the promises made before it arrived.
In , for example, the number of World Cup stadia to be built was reduced to save costs. In , the FIFA Executive confirmed that the World Cup would not be played during the months proposed within the Qatar bid due to fears that a summer event in the extreme dessert heat would endanger the health of players and fans. After host Qatar , four-time World Cup champion Germany was the first nation to book its ticket to the big dance with two qualifying matches to spare.
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