DOHA: The grand opening of FIFA World Cup 2022 Education City Stadium will be marked by the hosting of the Qatar Stars League match between Qatar Sports Club and Al Rayyan on July 24.
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) organised an online media meeting on the unveiling of the third Education City Stadium with the participation of former Qatar national football team player Mubarak Mustafa (who famously carried Qatar to 1992 Gulf Cup win) on Thursday.
It will also mark the resumption of the league (Round 18) following a break since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Education City Stadium will play host to the remaining five rounds of QNB Stars League along with two other stadiums – Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium and Al Janoub Stadium.
Mustafa and who was also an integral part of the Al Arabi side that finished as runners-up at the Asian Club Championships in 1994, is one of the ambassadors for World Cup Qatar 2022.
He stressed that the current generation of players are lucky since they have great facilities available to them.
“It will push them to provide their best, especially as Qatar possesses all elements of success, including distinct infrastructure and advanced stadiums,” he said.
The former Al Annabi star stressed that Qatar are on the right path towards hosting the World Cup since they are doing their best for the success of this global spectacle.
“Work is going on perfectly and a good example of the same which also shows the readiness is the unveiling of the third World Cup stadium. It reflects Qatar’s commitment to completing all things before their set times and fulfilling the promise in a timely fashion for the 2022 edition and it is exceptional,” he added.
