The countdown to World Cup 2022 has begun. The clock is ticking down on the opening match, almost 12 years since Qatar was awarded hosting rights for football’s showpiece tournament.

On November 20, the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world will kick off with the host nation playing Ecuador.

This footage was filmed on November 15.

This footage was filmed and produced 15 November 2022.

The countdown to World Cup 2022 has begun. The clock is ticking down on the opening match, almost 12 years since Qatar was awarded hosting rights for football’s showpiece tournament.

On November 20, the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world will kick off with the host nation playing Ecuador.

Qatar, the smallest country to ever host the World Cup, has poured more than $220 billion into preparations for the event, erecting miles of highways, a metro system, a new airport, stadiums and high-rises.

These clips show:
1, 5) Central street, Doha embankment and flag square. Flags of all countries, not only the participants of the championship. Also the screen on which the matches will be broadcasted
2) Queue for tickets for the match next to City Center Doha mall
3) Open-air DJ set on the main street of Doha
4) One of the most ancient areas of Doha the Souq Waqif market is decorated for the championship, there are booths for broadcasts
6) Rehearsal for the opening of Lusail Winter Wonderland