November’s World Cup in Qatar will be unlike any other finals that have previously taken place and the logistical challenges facing organisers, from providing enough accommodation to dealing with unruly fans, will only intensify.
The Gulf state will host the first World Cup in the Middle East and the first in a Muslim state. In addition, no other World Cup tournament has ever been held in the northern hemisphere winter.
This is in contrast with recent tournaments in Russia and Brazil, where flights were often needed to travel between each venue city. Although that option was eventually ruled out, Infantino is still keen to portray the tournament as a chance for fans to experience the broader Arab world. It is a worthy suggestion but is one which is arguably only really an option for those with large pockets, and it contrasts with Qatari organisers’ efforts to make the World Cup accessible for fans who have more modest budgets.Organisers have put caps on the room rates hotels can charge supporters, with three-star rates capped at about $120 .
Although alcohol is normally only available in such settings, special “fan zones” will be set up across the country during the tournament so that supporters can watch games and drink for more familiar prices.
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