The draw itself will begin at 16:45 BST and will be broadcast live on BBC TV and online. It will take place at the Doha Exhibition & Conference Center.
Wales and Scotland
are competing to participate in the tournament, but Gareth Southgate's England
have already secured their spot. Northern Ireland was disqualified.
The event usually
takes place in the summer, but due to the intense heat at that time of year, it
was relocated to a 'winter' slot in November and December, even though
temperatures will still reach about 25C.
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Teams will discover their fate when the draw for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 takes place on Friday.
Concerns over Qatar's
human rights record have led to a lot of criticism of the choice to hold the event
there.
Amnesty International
accused the nation in a report it published last year of failing to put its own
legislation intended to improve circumstances for migrant workers into effect.
Amnesty's statement
is "rejected," according to the Qatari government.
In the meantime, the
equality advocacy group Kick It Out announced the creation of a working group
to examine issues of inclusivity in Qatar, where homosexuality is forbidden.
It's a tournament for
everyone, a tournament of firsts, and a tournament where everyone will be
welcomed, said Fatma Al-Nuaimi, the supreme committee for organizing the
tournament in Qatar, to BBC Sport.
At the 2022 World
Cup, there will be eight stadiums spread over five cities, all within walking
distance of one another. Additionally, organizers believe they have come up
with a variety of accommodations that will guarantee spectators have a
somewhere to stay.
The biggest inflow of
sports enthusiasts the region has ever seen will arrive for the 2022 Fifa World
Cup in Qatar, introducing them to Arab culture and traditions, Al-Nuaimi
continued.
It's a
once-in-a-lifetime chance to portray the Arab world as the friendly, tranquil,
and welcoming region that it truly is.
No Fifa World Cup
host nation has reached this level of readiness one year before the start of
the competition, according to a statement made last November.
In collaboration with
Qatar's organizing supreme committee, BBC Sport provides answers to some of the
most important queries prospective attendees have.
When
did the ticket sales start?
The first round of
ticket sales ended on Wednesday, and Fifa reported that 804,186 had been
purchased, with the top five purchasing nations being Qatar, the United States,
England, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.
On Tuesday, the
second sales phase will start.
What
is the anticipated attendance, and where can I stay?
The 28-day tournament
is expected to draw approximately 1.5 million spectators, according to the
organizers. However, there are only about 175,000 rooms available for foreign
tourists.
Traditional two to
five-star hotels, serviced apartments, and villas make up the total, which will
be run by 10,000 employees.
So now for the
creative part.
At 2019, Qatar agreed
to charter two opulent cruise ships, also referred to as floating hotels, which
will be berthed in Doha Port throughout the competition and offer 4,000 guest
cabins.
Additionally, fans
can stay at fan villages, which offer camping and cabin-style lodging, to make
the most of the hot weather.
Fans can
alternatively stay in the neighboring United Arab Emirates and travel to Doha
for games via a 70-minute flight from Dubai.
Can
I purchase a beverage, Alcohols?
The 2019 Fifa Club
World Cup was held in Qatar, where alcohol was sold in designated fan zones.
Alcohol drinking is
not a part of Qatari culture and is forbidden by Islam.
However, some upscale
hotels and private clubs have bars where guests can unwind with a drink.
Additionally, alcohol will be sold in specific stadium locations and designated
Fifa fan zones.
In the official
tournament fan zones of the 2019 Fifa Club World Cup in Qatar, which Liverpool
won, beer was priced at £5.
Visitors are urged to
respect local customs by refraining from drinking in broad public areas like
the street.
According to UK
government instructions, it is illegal to consume alcohol in public in Qatar.
According to the guidelines, drinking in public places can result in a fine or
a six-month jail term.
Is
there a dress code?
Qatar's traditional
dress code is thobes for men and abayas for women
Qatar is described as
a conservative and diverse country.
People from 90
different countries work and live in Qatar with locals dressed in traditional
thobes and abayas, while organizers say you are just as likely to see someone
in a sari as you are in a football shirt or hijab.
Tourists have been
told they are free to embrace their clothing of comfort, as long as it is
modest and respectful to the culture.
They are expected to
wear conservative attire in some places such as government buildings, national
museums and Doha's renowned Souq Waqif marketplace. If someone is wearing
shorts or beach attire at such places, it is likely they will be asked to cover
up.
At the 2019 Rugby
World Cup in Japan, tattooed players were asked to cover up to avoid
offending people, but no such request will be made in Qatar.
How
will the LGBTQ+ community be welcomed?
In Qatar,
homosexuality is against the law, and the nation has harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
However, Al-Nuaimi
has stated that "everyone will be welcome."
Public expressions of
affection are generally frowned upon in Qatari culture. Visitors of all
backgrounds are expected to respect local culture and traditions.
According to Fifa
regulations promoting inclusiveness and tolerance at sporting events, rainbow
flags will be permitted in stadiums starting in 2020.
According to the organizers,
every effort is being made to assure everyone's safety and wellbeing while they
are there.
However, on Thursday,
LGBTIQ+ organizations interacting with Fifa regarding the tournament claimed
that "progress has been slow" and that "problems of concern"
continue.
What
about migrant workers' deaths and injuries?
Amnesty International
has stated that England's athletes, staff, and supporters should utilize their
influence to draw attention to issues with human rights.
In a 48-page report,
the group asserted that migrant laborers are being taken advantage of while
constructing infrastructure and stadiums, an allegation that Qatar's government
has refuted.
While captain Harry
Kane said he wants to "raise a light" on the issue, England manager
Gareth Southgate said he is skeptical of what a boycott of the World Cup would
accomplish.
ILO representative in
Qatar, Max Tunon, told BBC Radio 5 Live that his organization has been in Doha
for three and a half years and has been cooperating with the government on a
number of changes that address a variety of challenges. Although we have
witnessed significant growth and change throughout this time, we also realize
that much work remains.
Are
the stadiums ready?
The World Cup
championship game final will be held in the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium.
All eight stadiums
have been finished and are prepared for the tournament, although the most
significant one has not yet been formally unveiled.
The final will be
held at the 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium, which is the largest venue in the
competition.
Group games will
start at 13, 16, 19, and 22:00 local time, which corresponds to 10:00 BST, 13,
16, and 19:00 in the United Kingdom.
"Fans may
lookforward to a distinctive experience," Al-Nuaimi remarked. a
competition that will showcase the warmest aspects of Arab and Qatari
hospitality while welcoming the whole region. A condensed World Cup that
allowed for the potential of watching two games in a single day and brought
them all together in one location
The biggest distance
between stadiums is 75 kilometers (46 miles), which would require a trip of
approximately an hour. The lowest distance is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles), which
would require a trip of about five minutes.
How
are the transportation facilities?
Currently, reducing
carbon emissions is a top priority for countries all around the world. A fan's
only requirement for air travel is to get to and from Hamad International
Airport.
Qatar "sets a
new norm for sustainability in the area," according to Al-Nuaimi.
This World Cup is far
smaller in scope than the previous one, which took place in Russia in 2018,
therefore no internal flights are necessary.
The new metro system,
which offers direct access to five of the eight venues while servicing the
remaining three with sustainably powered shuttle buses from the closest
station, will allow fans to expect short transit times between stadiums.
In the meanwhile, a
Hayya Card is required for all Qataris, residents, and out-of-country
supporters attending Arab Cup matches during the next weeks.
The match ticket and
this type of fan ID are required for admission to the stadium, but on game
days, bus, subway, and tram transport to and from the stadium are all free.
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