FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been left impressed by Qatar's preparations for the 2022 World Cup.
Infantino met with the tournament organisers during a whistle-stop tour of Qatar on Tuesday. He visited the Al Bayt stadium, a 60,000-capacity venue designed to resemble a traditional Arab tent, and also took part in a seven-a-side match there. The striking arena is set to be inaugurated in the coming months and will host the opening game of the World Cup on 21 November 2022.
“It is an absolute pleasure to play football at this amazing stadium where on 21 November 2022, we will kick-off the greatest FIFA World Cup ever,” said Infantino.