The hosts Qatar and Ecuador will square off in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on November 20. The football world cup, which is held every four years, is the most-watched sporting event worldwide and brings millions of spectators to the host nation or nations. While the action is on the field, it may be quite difficult to plan a sporting event of this magnitude, and transportation is almost always a top priority. Apparently, Qatar is prepared.
The competition is projected to draw 1.2 million soccer fans from around the world to Qatar. In addition to the 1,000 buses that were already there, according to the event's organisers, about 3,000 more buses have been brought in for the occasion. 700 of the 4,000 buses overall are battery-powered. These buses would largely be in charge of transporting spectators to and from the eight stadiums hosting the 64 matches to determine the winner.
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What is a Hayya card, and how may one benefit from one? You would require a Hayya card if you intended to enter Qatar while the World Cup was being played, even if you weren't going to any of the games. According to the Associated Press, a Hayya card is necessary for entry into Qatar between November 1 and January 23. A Hayya card costs $27 (2,200) and entitles the holder to 90 days of multiple entries with access to the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Fans who exhibit a Hayya card and have valid tickets for a match or matches receive unique benefits. These people are entitled to free transportation on public buses, trams, and the metro, but only on match days.
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Facts about the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The world cup is being staged in a Muslim country for the first time ever this year. 1.2 million spectators are anticipated, and 1,300 aircraft are anticipated to touch down daily in Qatar. It is also the most costly FIFA World Cup, with a cost estimate of $220 billion. This is 60 times what South Africa cost to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was about $3.5 billion.
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