As the country is set in motion, preparing for the much anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, two stadiums are already ready for action.

Residents of Qatar are all anxiously waiting for 2022 to roll around, yes, even those of us who aren’t too keen on sports. The international sporting event has been the talk of the town for the last decade since Qatar won the bid for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and will be so as we reach the finals and beyond.

And with less than two years to go before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ takes place, two tournament venues will be given a global showcase during the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™; the Ahmad Bin Ali and Education City stadiums.

The club champions from five of football’s six continental confederations, along with Qatar Stars League holders Al Duhail SC, will contest seven matches to determine the best club side in the world. The tournament will take place from February 4 to 11 – two months later than planned due to the pandemic. Auckland City was nominated to represent the Oceania region at Qatar 2020 but withdrew from the competition because of COVID-19 quarantine measures required by authorities in New Zealand.

The tournament will provide a fresh opportunity for Qatar to test the readiness of these two venues; in particular, Ahmad Bin Ali, which was inaugurated on December 18, 2020, when it hosted the 48th Amir Cup final between Al Sadd SC and Al-Arabi SC.

Additionally, the tournament will also highlight Qatar’s compact nature. Ahmad Bin Ali and Education City are within proximity of one another, along with accommodation and tourist sites throughout the country. They are also easily accessible via the Doha Metro Green Line, with stations within walking distance of each stadium. As well as offering a seamless experience for players, fans, and officials, the tournament aims to provide a preview of what fans can expect when Qatar hosts the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world in 2022.

During Qatar 2022, Ahmad Bin Ali will host seven matches up to the round of 16 stages. After the tournament, the stadium will become the new home for the popular Qatari side Al-Rayyan SC. While the Education City Stadium is set to host eight matches up to the quarter-finals stage during Qatar 2022. It is also the first tournament venue to receive a five-star GSAS sustainability rating. The ‘Diamond in the Desert’ is sure to catch the eye of fans in attendance and viewers tuning in from around the world next month.

GO: Visit https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/ for more information.