Get ready for Qatar World Cup

No other sport has the same appeal as soccer. But for the first World Cup after the pandemic, the attention this year’s FIFA edition and Qatar is getting is unlike anything seen before.

From the fact that the sport is in fall and not during the summer season (the host country gets super hot as temperatures go beyond 100°F) to how and why Qatar was chosen to host the sport (DOJ alleges Qatar bribed FIFA to secure hosting rights), to the latest news of beer sales ban around the World Cup stadiums, fans feel short-changed—tickets are the most expensive of any sporting event.

There is still a lot to be excited for
It could be the last World Cup for the 35-year-old Lionel Messi as the Argentinian forward had hinted at retirement. “I don’t think I will play for much longer,” he commented ahead of the sporting event, which means it could be his final shot at the coveted World Cup that occurs once every four years.

Qatar represents the last chance at the title for 37-year-old forward, Cristiano Ronaldo as well.

Brazil’s Neymar, 30, is worth a mention as his team appears to be in a great position to take the trophy home after 20 years.

Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante are missing from the French team and it remains to be seen how the defending champions will perform. Senegal’s Sadio Mane’s absence from the team will be highly missed.

Teams to watch out for
Spain, Uruguay, Croatia, Germany and England all have capable rosters.

Qatar and Ecuador will kick off the World Cup this Sunday.