Doha, October 21 (QNA) - A number of fan leaders expressed their delight that the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is less than 30 days away, with the opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium set to take place on Nov. 20.
A number of them highlighted to Qatar News Agency (QNA) the positive impact football has on bringing people of different cultures closer, thanks to their passion for the support of the world's most popular game. They stressed that they will continue their efforts of communicating with football fans around the world after they were selected as part of a global program promoting fan engagement with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Spokesperson of the fan leader network of the Qatari national team Ali Abdulaziz Al Ishaq said that everyone is awaiting the start of the major football event. He stressed that the Qatari fan will be firmly behind their team to support Al Moez Ali and Akram Afif and co. in all matches, He highlighted that they are making special preparations to support the Qatari team to ensure fans are at the heart of the action.
For his part, the head of the fan leader network for England Steve Mckay said that Qatar had the perfect preparation for hosting the tournament, in terms of developing state-of-the-art stadiums and infrastructure, highlighting that the compactness of the World Cup in 2022 is one of the key features of this edition. He invited all English fans to come to Qatar before the start of the competition to enjoy the atmosphere and get to experience the World Cup in different parts of Doha and the surrounding areas.
For her part, the head of the fan leader network for Portugal Elizabeth Reyes stressed that the presence of Portugal's squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo in the 22nd World Cup edition will be a major event, hoping that Portugal will go further in the tournament under the coach Fernando Santos.
For her part the head of the fan leader network for Mexico Yezenia Navarro said that all the elements and premises indicate that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be an exceptional and distinguished tournament for fans in all respects, whether in terms of the magnificent stadiums, distinguished sports facilities, or means of transportation that allow ease of mobility between stadiums.
For her part, one of the fan leader network for Iran Setareh Raeisi said that Qatar is putting the final touch for the launch of this global event, pointing out that the Iranian fans are eagerly awaiting for the kick off to watch the Iranian squad.
She added that Qatar's preparations are going great, and she is looking forward to welcome the Iranian fans in Doha to support the Iranian squad in their matches, which begin by England in Group B on Nov. 21 at Khalifa International Stadium.
In his remarks to QNA, the head of the fan leader network for Tunisia Aymen Sassi praised the exciting atmosphere present here in Doha with less than 30 days left for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Sassi said that the reason behind his participation in the Fan leader Network is to represent the Tunisian fans, whether they are in Qatar or coming from Tunisia and all parts of the world, to everything related to attending this unique global event, which is being held for the first time in the Arab world and the Middle East.
In the same context, one of the fan leader network for Morocco Aziz Ait Bihi said that Moroccan fans' preparations are in progress to welcome the Moroccan squad. He added that they are having almost daily meetings to prepare for such awaited event.
The Fan Leader Network is playing an important role in helping supporters enjoy the first tournament in the region.
In July 2021, the SC launched Qatar's Fan Leader Network. The Fan Leader Network comprises fans from across the world who are involved in creating and sharing key information about Qatar and the FIFA World Cup 2022 with their networks, leading to further excitement among a global network of fans ahead of the first World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world. (QNA)