FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 returns could reach $6 billion: Nasser Al Khater
Nasser Al Khater, the CEO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, stated that FIFA believes the tournament’s earnings might top $6 billion.
Al Khater stated to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during a live Twitter broadcast that the decision to move the World Cup’s first match between Qatar and Ecuador was made with the support of the relevant authorities and was authorized by the FIFA Council.
He continued by saying that shifting the game from Monday to Sunday was warmly received by both the carriers and advertisers. He emphasized that since it would be the only match that day, it would have greater momentum and a greater chance of drawing large crowds.
The World Cup CEO addressed some of the rumors regarding expensive lodging during the tournament, noting that some hotel rooms are going for, at most, $80 per night while more opulent ones are going for $5478 per night. The CEO emphasized that there were options at every price point.