Mondial 2022: base camps revealed, Africans housed in Doha
FIFA unveiled on Tuesday the various base camps and training grounds of the 32 nations that will take part in the 2022 World Cup. The end of a long inspection process, which will see all the competing teams staying close to each other. others and not needing flights to reach the different match venues.
24 of the 32 teams competing at the 2022 World Cup will be within a 10km radius.After a process that will have required no less than 162 visits and which began in 2019, FIFA has finally validated the final base camps of the 32 selections in the running for the 2022 World Cup. And, great news, all the teams will be able to stay in the same facilities throughout the tournament for the simple reason that given the organization of cities in Qatar, no domestic flight will be necessary to get to the different sites. Another aspect of this World Cup not really like the others given its periodicity, 24 of the 32 competing nations will be housed within a radius of only 10km.“ This concentration is an undeniable plus for the atmosphere of the event in Doha and the surrounding area, as well as for local and international supporters.
” FIFA said in a statement. The nations qualified for the 2022 World Cup will be expected in Qatar at least five days before their entry into the running and will stay there for a minimum of two weeks, the time to compete in the group stage. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia which are the African representatives for this edition will all be based in Doha, but in different structures, which will have the same technical specificities.
Each base camp combines a training site with accommodation in close proximity. Three types of training venues will be used during Worlds 2022: local club venues, joint training venues and stadiums. “ Accommodation structures include four or five star hotels, villas, resorts or non-hotel accommodation, including sports academy residences or school/university accommodation. In addition to infrastructure such as treatment rooms, the teams will benefit from common areas for their exclusive use in order to preserve their privacy while complying with the protocols developed in terms of security.
24 of the 32 teams competing at the 2022 World Cup will be within a 10km radiuseastafricanreport.com
