Doha: Souq Waqif was a hive of activity as fans flocked to Doha’s traditional marketplace to have their photo taken with the FIFA World Cup trophy yesterday.
Earlier in the day, the trophy visited Doha Festival City and Place Vendome. Later, the famous prize was taken to Mohammed Bin Jassim House in Msheireb Downtown Doha.
Pic by Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula
Until May 10, Qatar is hosting a series of send-off events for the trophy before it embarks on the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, which will return to Doha ahead of the opening match of Qatar 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium on November 21.
With under 200 days to go until the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, excitement for the tournament is reaching fever-pitch levels in Qatar and throughout the region.
Over the coming days, fans in Qatar will be able to catch a glimpse of the famous trophy as it visits tourist hotspots.
The trophy will also be taken to various businesses and organisations.
A special send-off event for the trophy will be held at Katara on May 10.
A host of special guests and football personalities will be present at all the public events — meaning extra excitement for the fans.
Fans will also be treated to a host of activities and have the chance to win tickets to the opening match of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador.
