This Video Does Not Show Qatar Opening the FIFA World Cup 2022 With Quran Recitations
The Claim
A video shows Qatar opening the 2022 World Cup with Quran recitations.
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Several social media users are sharing a video that allegedly shows Qatar opening the 2022 World Cup with Quran recitations.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading.
This video shows the inauguration of Al Thumama Stadium, on October 22, 2021. Al Thumama is one of the stadiums that were built for the 2022 World Cup.
The Inauguration of Al Thumama Stadium
In October 2021, Qatar unveiled Al Thumama Stadium, one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The stadium, which was designed by the Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, was inaugurated in the presence of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
According to FIFA’s website, the stadium was "designed to resemble the ‘gahfiya’ head cap worn by men and boys across the Arab world.”
World Cup Qatar 2022
The claim is being shared a few hours before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off.
The World Cup is being held in an Arab country for the first time in history.
On November 20, the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will bring together Qatar and Ecuador.
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