Business of the World Cup: 100 days to Qatar 2022

As we approach 100 days to go until the kick-off of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Euronews looks at the massive commercial benefits of the world’s biggest companies converging on Qatar. From Stadia to Software - we assess how the World Cup is driving advances in infrastructure, technology and sustainability.

Qatar's investment on infrastructure

The State of Qatar has spent $220 billion on building world-class infrastructure, including new roads, public transport, hotels and sporting facilities. The matches will be held in eight high-tech stadiums, ensuring maximum comfort for spectators.

And 1.5 million fans are expected to visit Qatar for the historic event, giving a boost to the tourism and food and beverage industry. Nasser Al Khater, is the CEO of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and asked him about Qatar’s football journey,

"The past 12 years have been a very busy has been a very busy time for economic development, has really been, um, spurred and accelerated by the World Cup, 02:04 but also rather has been, you know, in this mega master plan development since 2008, what we're looking at is really the benefits of it over the next 20 years."

Euronews also spoke to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, about Qatar’s commitment to hosting the mega football competition,

"I've never seen a host being so ready so much in advance. All stadiums are finished. Infrastructure in terms of hotels and roads is being completed. So Qatar is ready. FIFA is ready, the world is ready. And after some complicated times with pandemics and others, we really need to come together again."

Qatar 2022 will make history by bringing the World Cup to the Middle East for the first time, welcoming millions of fans and teams from around the world and giving a