While the 2018 World Cup is currently being rounded up today in Russia, there are reports of a buzz all over Qatar, the next host of the tournament in four years time with the Fan Zones.
Personally, I’m amazed by the level of interest and enthusiasm from all the corners of the country, despite the fact that Qatar is not playing at Russia 2018. The FIFA World Cup may be taking place in Russia, over 3,000 miles away from Qatar, but the organisers of Qatar 2022 in collaboration with stakeholders have put in place many Fan Zones across the country. I visited three Fan Zones situated at the Katara Cultural Village, Al Bin Hamad Al Attiyah in Al Sadd and the Khalifa International Stadium, and they have offered football fans all over the country the opportunity to experience the vibrant and lively atmosphere of watching games and remain up-to-date with all the happenings in Russia. Read more