10 Interesting facts about FIFA World Cup

Qatar is First Middle East and Muslim country to host FIFA World Cup 2022

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one-third of the overall quantity of the ball named ‘Al Rihla’ which will be used for the matches in the World Cup was made by Pakistan

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The World Cup 2022 commenced with the recitation of the verses of the Holy Quran (Holy Book of Muslims) from Surah al-Hujurat

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Russia has been banned by FIFA to participate this time around because of its invasion of Ukraine.

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The most expensive player in World Cup 2022, according to the Internet portal Transfermarkt, is Kylian Mbappe. His market value is €160Mln.

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The most money paid for a ticket in the tournament is €48,802.

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Most expensive World Cup ever : The total spend by the host city is estimated to lie at around US$220 billion.

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Qatar is the smallest host country on record.

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First female referees at men’s World Cup : Of 36 referees, three – Yamashita Yoshimi, Salima Mukansanga and Stephanie Frappart – are female.

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No supply of alcohol in the stadiums

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