Fans from the Americas visit the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

FIFA Fan Fever at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

With excitement building for the first FIFA Globe Cup to be held in the Middle East and Arab world, more than sixty supporters of American clubs headquartered in Qatar made the trek to Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Fans traveled from Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, and Uruguay to see the show and the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition, diplomats from around the world attended the exciting and upbeat event held by the SC Fan Leader Network for Delivery & Legacy.

In advance of the November 21 match between the United States and Wales, supporters were given a special tour of Ahmad Bin Ali, which will host seven matches at the Qatar 2022 world cup. For the first time since 1986, Canada will face Belgium, primarily regarded as one of Europe's top teams, in a World Cup match on November 23.

The last place on tour was the room in the stadium where news briefings happen. The SC's Fan Engagement and Community Engagement departments and Qatar Legacy Ambassadors Ahmad Khalil and Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari gave presentations. Fans also filled out a fun quiz.

The SC's fan engagement manager, Haya Al Kuwari, says, "These Fan Leader Network events are a great way for our local fans to get involved in the buildup to the FIFA World Cup and see for themselves where the games will be held." Likewise, the Qatar 2022 organizing committee said, "These Fan Leader Network events are a great way for our local fans to see for themselves where the tournament will be held." "Our fan leaders play a key role in getting their local communities excited about Qatar 2022 and telling fans in their home countries about the country and area."

Over 400 fan leaders and other essential people from 60 countries are part of the Fan Leader Network. The SC hired these people to help prepare for the tournament by getting fans' feedback, researching, making materials, and spreading messages.