Peruvians eagerly await the classification of the national soccer team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The country located in the Persian Gulf was under British control and gained its independence in 1971, achieving a powerful economic development. Natural gas and oil have been its main economic assets, with 60% of the Qatari economy depending on the exploitation of its deposits.

The capital of this Arab nation is Doha, well-known for its extremely luxurious skyscrapers. Qatar has an area of over 11,000 square kilometers, making it geographically smaller than Tacna.

Religion is fundamental in this country, with 77% of the population being Muslim, 9% being Christian, and the rest belonging to different faiths. Qatar is a male-dominant society, like the majority of Arab countries, with women having to ask for permission to work, get married, and even study and travel.

In this predominantly Arabic-speaking country, football is also fundamental and has a football league with 12 teams in the top division, which has been held since 1963.

Qatar is building stadiums in the middle of deserts and at different locations throughout the country, showcasing the modern infrastructure of the nation.

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FIFA Investment

FIFA announced that they are investing $1.696 billion for the 2022 World Cup, in addition to the amount invested by Qatar, reaching a staggering $200 billion. Nine stadiums have been built and three have been renovated, with additional expenses that make the total amount even higher.

Requirements for Hosting a World Cup

One of the requirements to host a World Cup is to have a minimum of 12 stadiums with a minimum capacity of 40,000 spectators. Furthermore, one of the stadiums must hold at least 80,000 fans, making it eligible to host the opening and final matches.

Economic Impact

Qatar is expecting a $20 billion boost to its economy with this investment.

An Event of Great Significance

Without a doubt, this is a major sporting event in a country with futuristic infrastructure, where Peruvians will have the opportunity to see their national team compete in the playoff match, and if successful, in the most important sporting event in the world.