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1. FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022™
November 21 to December 18
Curtain Raiser
Compiled, Designed & Published by
Dr I. P. Nagi

3. Preface
Football fans were astonished when the FIFA awarded the
organization of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Finally, the oil state in
the Middle East with less than 1.4 million inhabitants is allowed to
organize a World Cup football.
FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played ever first time in any of the middle
east countries. Qatar is ready to host the galaxy of football players and
spirited fans from all over the globe. A month-long World cup will be
played from November 21 to December 18, 2022 in eight beautifully
crafted stadiums located in different cities across Qatar.
Few months to go for the World Cup, Qatar has its stadiums ready.
Qatar has become almost a byword for scorching heat but some
fans will still take a sweater to the stadiums because of state-of-the-
art air conditioning that its mastermind says will become the norm
for mega sports events. Seven of the eight stadiums are air-
conditioned.
Football's new generation of superstars might have to think
again about stealing the show at Qatar 2022. Lionel
Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have made it pretty
clear they are ready to prove that age is no barrier to success
at the World Cup.
Every effort has been made by the organising committee with
the full support of Govt. of Qatar to provide best ever facilities
to visitors. Hospitality arrangements will be more than
expectations. Transport arrangements will facilitate the fans to
reach the venues without and problem.
During the compilation of this curtain raiser, the author tried his
level best to provide the best available information so as to
enable the football lovers to easy follow the FIFA World Cup
2022.
This curtain raiser is provided to football lovers without any cost

4. Acknowledgement
Football is such a fantastic game which is played in every
corner of World.
None other sporting event captures world’s imaginations than
FIFA WORLD CUP.
22nd
edition of FIFA World cup will be played from 21st
November to 18th
December, 2022 in Eight beautifully crafted
stadiums in different cities in Qatar.
Author has tried his level best to provide first-hand information
for those who are eagerly waiting for this mega event.
Author conveys his heartfelt thanks to Managing Director, Star
Impact Mr Mohd. Owais, who always motivated and extended
helping hand for such publications.
Author also conveys his gratitude towards Mr K P Singh,
President Chandigarh football Association, Mr Joginder Singh
Panipat, Mr. Sajid Yosuf Dar AFC Instructor, Mr Ankur Khanna
Football Coach Chandigarh, Mr Neeraj Malik Rohtak for their
support.
Author is indebted and convey his earnest affection towards his
beloved wife Mrs Poonam Nagi and loving Daughters Vaishali
and Malishka, for their support and tranquillity during the entire
period of compilation of this curtain raiser.
Author is thankful to FIFA for managing such an interesting
sport.
Every precaution has been taken to provide correct information.
Error if any, may please be informed
Dr .I. P. Nagi

5. OFFICIAL BALL
Adidas Al Rihla is Official Match Ball
Al Rihla, the official Match Ball of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was unveiled by
Adidas on 30th March 2022. Al Rihla translates as “the journey” in Arabic and has
been inspired by the architecture, iconic boats, and the Flag of Qatar.
Designed after rigorous testing in Adidas labs, Al Rihla provides the highest level of
accuracy. A new 20- pieces panel shape enhances aerodynamics to improve
accuracy, flight stability and swerve of shots.
Al Rihla is the first World Cup ball in the 92-year history of the tournament which will
directly contribute to raising funds to positively impact lives across the world, with 1
percent of Al Rihla's net sales going to the Common Goal movement.

6. Official Mascot of FIFA World Cup
Qatar 2022
La’eeb

7. GROUPS: 32 Teams are divided into 8 groups

8. Match Schedule:

9. Date Wise SCHEDULE of Matches:
Date of Match Match
NO
Team-A Team-B Stadium
21-11-2022 1 Qatar Ecuador Al Bayt
21-11-2022 2 Senegal Netherland Al Thumama
21-11-2022 3 England IR Iran Khalifa International
22-11-2022 4 USA Europe Play Off Ahmed Bin
22-11-2022 5 France ICP-1 Al Janoub
22-11-2022 6 Denmark Tunisia Education City
22-11-2022 7 Mexico Poland 974
22-11-2022 8 Argentina Saudi Arabia Lusail
23-11-2022 9 Belgium Canada Ahmed Bin
23-11-2022 10 Spain ICP-2 Al Thumama
23-11-2022 11 Germany Japan Khalifa International
23-11-2022 12 Morocco Croatia Al Bayt
24-11-2022 13 Switzerland Cameroon Al Janoub
24-11-2022 14 Uruguay South Korea Education City
24-11-2022 15 Portugal Ghana 974
24-11-2022 16 Brazil Serbia Lusail
25-11-2022 17 Europe Play Off IR Iran Ahmed Bin
25-11-2022 18 Qatar Senegal Al Thumama
25-11-2022 19 Netherland Ecuador Khalifa International
25-11-2022 20 England U S A Al Bayt
26-11-2022 21 Tunisia ICP-1 Al Janoub
26-11-2022 22 Poland Saudi Arabia Education City
26-11-2022 23 France Denmark 974
26-11-2022 24 Argentina Mexico Lusail
27-11-2022 25 Japan ICP-2 Ahmed Bin
27-11-2022 26 Belgium Morocco Al Thumama
27-11-2022 27 Croatia Canada Khalifa International
27-11-2022 28 Spain Germany Al Bayt28
28-11-2022 29 Cameroon Serbia Al Janoub
28-11-2022 30 South Korea Ghana Education City
28-11-2022 31 Brazil Switzerland 974
28-11-2022 32 Portugal Uruguay Lusail
29-11-2022 33 Europe Play Off England Ahmed Bin
29-11-2022 34 IR Iran U S A Al Thumama
29-11-2022 35 Ecuador Qatar Khalifa International
29-11-2022 36 Netherland Qatar Al Bayt
30-11-2022 37 ICP-1 Denmark Al Janoub
30-11-2022 38 Tunisia France Education City
30-11-2022 39 Poland Argentina 974
30-11-2022 40 Saudi Arabia Mexico Lusail

10. Date of Match Match
NO
Team-A Team-B Stadium
01-12-2022 41 Croatia Belgium Ahmed Bin
01-12-2022 42 Canada Morocco Al Thumama
01-12-2022 43 Japan Spain Khalifa International
01-12-2022 44 ICP-2 Germany Al Bayt
02-12-2022 45 Ghana Uruguay Al Janoub
02-12-2022 46 South Korea Portugal Education City
02-12-2022 47 Serbia Switzerland 974
02-12-2022 48 Cameroon Brazil Lusail
03-12-2022 49 1-A 2-B Khalifa International
03-12-2033 50 1-C 2-D Ahmed Bin
04-12-2022 51 1-B 2-A Al Bayt
04-12-2022 52 1-D 2-C Al Thumama
05-12-2022 53 1-E 2-F Al Janoub
05-12-2022 54 1-G 2-H 974
06-12-2022 55 1-F 2-E Education City
06-12-2022 56 1-H 2-G Lusail
09-12-2022 57 W-49 W-50 Lusail
09-12-2022 58 W-53 W-54 Education City
10-12-2022 59 W-51 W-52 Al Bayt
10-12-2022 60 W-55 W-56 Al Thumama
13-12-2022 61 W-57 W-58 Lusail
14-12-2022 62 W-59 W-60 Al Bayt
17-12-2022 63 L-61 L-62 Khalifa International
18-12-2022 64 W-61 W-62 Lusail

11. OFFICIAL SONG OF FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022
Hayya Hayya ( Better together) is the official song of
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Hayya Hayya which means better together is the theme song of
FIFA World Cup Qatar, 2022. Song is sung by US Stars
Trinidad Cardona, DAVIDO and Qatar sensational singer
AISHA.

12. Stadiums of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Al Janoub Stadium:
Al-Janoub Stadium, formerly known as Al-Wakrah Stadium , is a retractable roof
football stadium in Al-Wakrah, Qatar that was inaugurated on 16 May 2019.
Location: Al Wakrah, Qatar
Capacity: 40,000
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 22-11-2022 France ICP-1 5
2 24-11-2022 Switzerland Cameroon 13
3 26-11-2022 Tunisia ICP-1 21
4 28-11-2022 Cameroon Serbia 29
5 30-11-2022 ICP-1 Denmark 37
6 02-12-2022 Ghana Uruguay 45
7 05-12-2022 PQF 1 E 2F 53

13. Al Bayt Stadium:
Al-Bayt Stadium is a retractable roof football stadium in Al Khor, Qatar,
intended to be used in time for matches in the 2022 FIFA World Cup,
scheduled to kick off on November 21, 2022
Location: Al Khor, Qatar
Capacity: 60,000
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 21-11-2022 Qatar Ecuador 1
2 23-11-2022 Morocco Croatia 12
3 25-11-2022 England U.S.A 20
4 27-11-2022 Spain Germany 28
5 29-11-2022 Netherlands Qatar 36
6 01-12-2022 ICP-2 Germany 44
7 05-12-2022 PQF 1B 2A 51
8 11-12-2022 QF W 51 W 52 59
9 15-12-2022 SF W 59 W 60 62

14. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium (Al-Rayyan Stadium)
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, popularly known as the Al-Rayyan Stadium, is a
multi-purpose stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, It is currently used mostly for
football matches and it is the home to Al-Rayyan Sports Club and Al-
Kharitiyath Sports Club.
Capacity: 50,000
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 22-11-2022 U. S. A Europe Play Off 4
2 24-11-2022 Belgium Canada 9
3 26-11-2022 Europe Play Off IR Iran 17
4 28-11-2022 Japan ICP-2 25
5 30-11-2022 Europe Play Off England 33
6 02-12-2022 Croatia Belgium 41
7 05-12-2022 PQF 1C 2D 50

15. Education City Stadium:
Education City Stadium is a football stadium which is located in Al
Rayyan, Qatar.
Location: Education City, Al Rayyan, Qatar
Capacity: 45,350
Opened: February 2020
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 22-11-2022 Denmark Tunisia 6
2 24-11-2022 Uruguay South Korea 14
3 26-11-2022 Poland Saudi Arabia 22
4 28-11-2022 South Korea Ghana 30
5 30-11-2022 Tunisia France 38
6 02-12-2022 South Korea Portugal 46
7 06-12-2022 PQF 1F 2E 55
8 09-12-2022 W53 W54 58

16. Al Thumama Stadium:
Al-Thumama Stadium is a football stadium in Al Thumama, Qatar. It will
be a venue in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Capacity: 40,000
Opened: 22 October 2021
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 21-11-2022 Senegal Netherland 2
2 23-11-2022 Spain ICP-2 10
3 25-11-2022 Qatar Senegal 18
4 27-11-2022 Belgium Morocco 26
5 29-11-2022 IR Iran U S A 34
6 01-12-2022 Canada Morocco 42
7 04-12-2022 PQF 1-D 2-C 52
8 10-12-2022 QF W 55 W 56 60

17. Stadium 974:
Stadium 974 is a football stadium in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar.
Opened 30 November 2021, it is a temporary venue made from 974
recycled shipping containers that will host matches during the 2022 FIFA
World Cup, after which it will be dismantled. It is the first temporary
venue in FIFA World Cup history.
Capacity: 40,000
Opened: 30 November 2021
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 22-11-2022 Mexico Poland 7
2 24-11-2022 Portugal Ghana 15
3 26-11-2022 France Denmark 23
4 28-11-2022 Brazil Switzerland 31
5 30-11-2022 Poland Argentina 39
6 02-12-2022 Serbia Switzerland 47
7 05-12-2022 PQF 1G 2H 54

18. Khalifa International Stadium:
Khalifa International Stadium, also known as National Stadium, is a
multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar, as part of the Doha Sports City
complex, which also includes Aspire Academy, Hamad Aquatic Centre,
and the Aspire Tower. It is named after Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani,
Qatar's former Emir.
Capacity: 45,416
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 21-11-2022 England IR Iran 3
2 23-11-2022 Germany Japan 11
3 25-11-2022 Netherland Ecuador 19
4 27-11-2022 Croatia Canada 27
5 29-11-2022 Ecuador Qatar 35
6 01-12-2022 Japan Spain 43
7 03-12-2022 PQF 1A 2B 49
8 17-12-2022 LSF L61 L62 63

19. Lusail Stadium:
Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail Stadium is a football stadium in Lusail,
Qatar. The stadium will host the final game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Lusail Stadium, owned by the Qatar Football Association, is the
biggest stadium in Qatar and one of eight stadiums being converted for
the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Capacity: 80,000
Opened: 22 November 2021
Matches:
S.NO Date of Match Team A Team B Match No
1 22-11-2022 Argentina Saudi Arabia 8
2 24-11-2022 Brazil Serbia 16
3 26-11-2022 Argentina Mexico 24
4 28-11-2022 Portugal Uruguay 32
5 30-11-2022 Saudi Arabia Mexico 40
6 02-12-2022 Cameroon Brazil 48
7 06-12-2022 PQF 1H 2G 56
8 09-12-2022 QF W49 W50 57
9 13-12-2022 SF W57 W58 61
10 18-12-2022 Final W61 W62 64

20. 32 TEAMS ARE DIVIDED INTO EIGHT GROUPS
Group A MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
Qatar
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Ecuador
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Senegal
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
Netherlands
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group B MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
England
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
IR Iran
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
USA
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
Wales
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

21. Group C MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
Argentina
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Saudi Arabia
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Mexico
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
Poland
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group D MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
France
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Denmark
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Tunisia
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
ICP 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

22. Group E MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
Spain
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Germany
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Japan
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
ICP 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group F MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
Belgium
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Canada
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Morocco
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
Croatia
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

23. Group G MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
Brazil
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Serbia
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Switzerland
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
Cameroon
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group H MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1
Portugal
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Ghana
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3
Uruguay
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4
Korea Republic
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

24. Glimpses of FIFA World Cup, Qatar, 2022
MATCH HOSPITALITY During FIFA WC 2022:
MATCH Hospitality is the only company worldwide that is authorised by
FIFA to offer and guarantee exclusive ticket-inclusive hospitality
packages for every match of the FIFA World Cup™. MATCH Hospitality
has been the Official Hospitality Programme for the FIFA World Cup™
since 2010, and has delivered superb and record-breaking hospitality
programmes at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, the 2014 FIFA
World Cup Brazil™ and the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. MATCH
Hospitality is currently working on putting into place a programme that
will allow customers to ‘experience first’ at the FIFA World Cup Qatar
2022™.
Book Your Package
from $950 per person onwards
Add Accommodation
from $337 per person onwards
Select your accommodation of choice from our list of available options.
Packeges offered:
1. Team Specific Series (3 group Matches) USD 2,840
2. Single match USD 950-34,300
3. Final Round Series USD 9,100-34,300
4. Venue Series USD 28,400-2,61,000
Premium Accommodation offered by Official Provider:
1. Pearl Lounge
2. Match Private Suit
3. Match business seat
4. Match Pavilion
5. Match Club

25. Heritage of Qatar:
Qatar is a country rich in heritage; a destination where the
echoes of the past sit in harmony along-side modern
architectural marvels. For those wanting a window into Qatar's
past a visit to its numerous heritage sites and museums is a
must.
Culture of Qatar:
Immerse yourself in the culture of Qatar and go on a journey
into the heart of the Host Nation. Pearls, incense, Arabic coffee,
jewellery-making, dates and dhow boats are all iconic emblems
of the Qatari culture and well-worth exploring by visiting some
of the souks, historical centres or museums which unpack the
cultural significance of these emblems of Qatar.

26. Cuisine of Qatar:
Qatar is the watchword in luxury dining with an abundance of
restaurants from the world’s top chefs on offer.
Contact
+44 161 492 1910
qatar.2022@match-hospitality.com
MATCH Hospitality WLL,
Tornado Tower Building No. 17,
20th Floor,
Street 810-Majlis Al Taawon St,
Zone 60,
West Bay, Doha, Qatar

27. Transportation during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Qatar will welcome millions of fans for the FIFA World Cup 2022™ from 21
November-18 December.
We’ll give you all the assists you need to get around the country easily and
smoothly. Whether you’re a fan, visiting, or you live and work in Qatar, let's
kick off your travel experience right here.
Thanks to the Hayya Card and Hayya to Qatar 2022 app, ticketholders will
benefit from free public transport to and from matches. A journey planner
app will also be available to ensure you enjoy seamless, easy travel around
the entire country.
Fans may use any means of transport during FIFA World Cup:
• Metro
• Qatar Rail
• Mowasalat (Buses)
• Karwa (Taxis)
• Uber and Careem (ride share)

28. Community Engagement For FIFA WC 2022:
“The FIFA World Cup 2022 is n’t just about the
football-it’s also about the football-it’s also about
benefitting and engaging with Qatar’s communities.”
With aim to provide a unique and rich experience for every one in
Qatar- whether they are a citizen, a resident or a visitor.
Preparations has been made to show the world, the wonders of
locals along with culture diversity of the local community. To
achieve this, partnership with local communities has been
developed.

29. FAN Village Created for FIFA WC 2022:
For those who can’t let go of their adventurous spirit despite being
immersed in an unrelated atmosphere, that of the upcoming FIFA
World cup 2022, the organising committee agency has enabled an
accommodation option according to need.
Tent Accommodation:
Cabin Style Accommodation:

30. Emotions of Qatar fans for FIFA World Cup 2022
Floating Accommodation during FIFA World Cup 2022:

31. Ticketing for FIFA World Cup 2022:
Tickets of all the matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are on
sale on first come first serve basis

32. VOLUNTEER:
To make the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 a life time
success and memorable for fans and participants, the
organising committee is engaging Volunteers, those who
fulfil the following are asked to apply:
. Aged 18 or above
. Available for a minimum of 10 shifts during the tournament
. Able to speak English
Should also to possess the following qualities:
. Communication and interpersonal skills
. Team Work
. A positive can-do attitude
. Commitment and dedication
. Enthusiasm and positivity
Selected Volunteer will be given Certificate and Adidas
Uniform Kit.

33. Desert Camping:
As once-in-a-lifetime experiences go, desert camping is highly
rated – and often repeated. Travel just an hour outside Doha and a
truly unique adventure awaits. Pitched up along the coastline from
Mesaieed to Khor Al Udaid (known locally as the Inland Sea) you’ll
find the desert camps: it’s glamping, Qatar style.
There are hotel-run, 5-star luxury camps that really have to be seen
to be believed, as well as many independent operators providing
their own take on this experience. All offer activities such as dune
bashing with 4x4s, quad biking, camel riding and barbecues by the
campfire.

34. HAYYA CARD:
At the request of the Qatari authorities, ticketholders are reminded that
all local and international fans must apply for a Hayya Card. Hayya Card
is your entry permit to the State of Qatar and your stadium access
(along with the match ticket). International fans will also need to
confirm their accommodation plans. To apply for a Hayya Card, and to
book accommodation, please visit Qatar2022.qa.
Hayya Card is operated by the government of the State of Qatar. FIFA is
not responsible for its application process, issuance and/or use. For any
questions relating to the Hayya Card please contact info@hayya.qa.
Please contact enquiries@book.qatar2022.qa, for enquiries regarding
the accommodation options.

35. References and Acknowledgement
Contents of this curtain raiser are compiled through Internet
Source, the following contributors are gratefully acknowledged.
Fifa.com
https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/opportunities/community-engagement
Gulf Times
Supreme Committee of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
https://www.qatarwc2022.com/information/
Bolavip.com
Aljazeera.com
SeanGallup/Getty images
The national news.com/gulf-news
Qatar Accommodation Agency 2022
https://qproperties.qa/floating-hotels-in-qatar/
https://uncrate.com/2022-fifa-world-cup-floating-hotels/
Admares photo
https://en.as.com/en/2022/04/01/soccer/1648815114_145812.html
https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/your-qatar-2022-experience
https://hayya.qatar2022.
Qatar Airways
Star Impact India

36. INDIAN SPIRIT OF FOOTBALL

37. Indian Spirit of Football

39. About Author
Dr. I. P. Nagi is a reputed international figure in sports
field, has been a role model for thousands of Sports
Lovers all around. Dr. Nagi worked about 31 long years
in Sports Authority of India in many capacities. Started
his career as Football Coach, possessed Asian football
Confederation licence in Coaching, accompanied Indian
team which participated in Asian School’s Football
Championship and trained many players/teams which
brought laurels. During his stint as Director at SAI NS
NIS Patiala, Dr. Nagi was instrumental in bringing the
Academic programmes of National Institute of Sports at
next level. His approach towards work has been a tool of
inspiration for many.
Compilation of Curtain Raiser on FIFA World Cup Qatar
2022, will be a ready reference for football lovers waiting
eagerly for such a mega event.
Dr .I. P. Nagi