How is the expectation lived in Qatar for the realization of the World Cup? Journalist who lives in that country tells us about it

This Friday, the draw for the group stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup was announced, a tournament that will take place from November 21 to December 18.

However, the Peruvian national team is one step away from playing its second consecutive World Cup after beating Paraguay 2-0 in an exciting match last Tuesday, March 29 for the 2022 Road to Qatar Qualifiers.

Now, just one step away from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the Peruvian team will face Australia or the United Arab Emirates in Doha, Qatar's capital. That is why Peruvian fans have already been buying their tickets and budgeting for how much they have to spend to accompany the bicolor in this important meeting.

For this reason, Infobae decided to contact Ravi Kumar, a Hindu journalist, who has lived in Qatar for 26 years from the Inside Qatar portal, to give us details about the expectation of the World Cup organization. In addition, to give us a budget of how much can be spent per day to be able to live in that country.

How is the organization of the World Cup in Qatar experienced and what do people think on the street?

All the people living in Qatar are extremely excited and looking forward to November 21 for the start. The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar will be the first World Cup in the Middle East and also in the Arab world. So there is a very high enthusiasm among all the people, not only in Qatar, but also throughout the Middle East and beyond.

The Final Draw was held on Friday and now we all know the groups and the match schedule. Qataris and people living in Qatar have bought a lot of tickets to the matches and everyone is waiting in advance to see the best footballers in the world in action in Qatar.

The tourist who goes to Qatar, what should he know about that country?

Going to Qatar is like going to any other country for the World Cup. There are no special rules here. The people are friendly and very hospitable. I am from India, but I have been living in Qatar for 26 years. I have not experienced any difficulties or discrimination. Of course, there are certain customs in every country that any visitor will have to respect. Qatar and its people have changed a lot and are on the progressive path.

Tell me about the customs that exist in Qatar?

As I said before, Qatar is like any other previous World Cup host country. It is one of the safest countries in the world. Nothing prevents a football fan from coming to Qatar enjoying the World Cup.

What places do you recommend visiting in Qatar?

There are several places of interest for fans to visit during their stay during the World Cup. There are some of the best museums in the world here: the Qatar National Museum, then the Museum of Islamic Art and also the Olympic and Sports Museum. A trip to the sand dunes in the deserts in the southern part of the country is a must for any visitor.

How much do you think it will help Qatar as a nation to host the World Cup?

As a country, Qatar is small in size, but they have big dreams and ambitions. The rulers of Qatar, especially in the last 30 years or so, have shown a lot of vision and vision for shaping the country into a modern nation. Members of Qatar's ruling family love sports and are committed to making the country an international sports center.

Over the past decade, Qatar has hosted nearly 500 international events. Qatar's annual sports calendar now includes ATP and WTA tennis tournaments, European Tour Golf, World Athletics Diamond League, MotoGP, Formula One, World Pro Tour Table Tennis, IHF Super Globe Handball, Fencing Grand Prix, Squash Grand Prix, etc., as well as a series of football tournaments. Qatar hosted a very successful Asian Games in 2006, the AFC Asian Cup in 2011.

Qatar has some of the best sports facilities in the world for all sports disciplines and now with eight magnificent stadiums ready for the World Cup they have it all. The country's general infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art railway metro system, is one of the best in the region.

Of course, the World Cup has acted as a catalyst for change in Qatar. Along with all modern facilities, Qatar has also made great progress in the workers' welfare segment by abolishing some of the old rules and formulating more progressive ones.

How do you analyze the group that played Qatar at the World Cup?

Qatar is in the club with Ecuador, Senegal and the Netherlands in Pool A. It is not an easy group, but in its day Qatar can defeat any of these teams. We must remember that Qatar is the current Asian champion, winning the title in 2019. Qatar had a reasonably good start in the Copa America in 2019 and the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2021, where it reached the semifinals, losing narrowly to the United States. If Qatar can score one win and two draws, it can advance to the Round of 16. I won't be surprised if they make it to the quarterfinals.

The cost of living in Qatar, how luxurious is it?

Look, the cost of living is rising all over the world. But there are all kinds of hotels and restaurants that will suit the budget of all fans. There are many budget hotels and mid-range restaurants.

How much do you think a tourist should have money to be comfortable during their stay in Qatar?

You can stay comfortably and have three meals a day with a daily budget of $100-120. But I recommend fans to book their accommodation in advance.

Tell me about the gastronomy of Qatar, what dishes do you suggest that tourists try on their visit to their country?

There are all kinds of restaurants in Qatar. You get all kinds of meals. But the specialty of the region is its Arab and Mediterranean dishes. There is also a wide variety of seafood.

There is a lot of talk about the climate in the period of the World Cup, are the temperatures complicated?

During November-December, we will have good weather here in Qatar, which ranges between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. However, almost all World Cup stadiums have a unique cooling technology and the indoor temperature in the stadiums could be maintained at 22 degrees Celsius.

What are your expectations in this world cup?

I hope this World Cup will be one of the best because it is played during the winter. Most of the best players will be in good shape. Qatar 2022 will be one of the most compact World Cups. Players don't need to fly internally and don't need to get in and out of a hotel for every match. All teams can stay at their base hotel from day one until they make their departure. All these advantages should increase the quality of football in this World Cup.

Have you heard of Peru?

Yes, I know that it is a country in South America and has a rich history of football, having played in five World Cups so far. I am aware that this time Peru finished fifth in South America and the team will come to Qatar in June for the repechage game for their entry to the World Cup.

Do you have any favorite teams that win the World Cup?

For almost all football fans, Brazil is the sentimental favorite. But the last time they won the World Cup was in 2002. But at the World Cup in Qatar I hope that Argentina will become the champion. I'd like to see Messi lift the World Cup.

What do you expect Qatar to do in the World Cup?

As I said before, Qatar will take the field as Asian champion. So they have a big responsibility. I hope they put on a lively show and if they can achieve one win and two draws, then they have a good chance of advancing to the Round of 16.

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