Qatar 2022: World Cup emblem "featuring elements of Arab culture" presented in Doha, Qatar (FIFA)

FIFA and Qatar, host country of the 2022 World Cup, have presented the competition's official emblem on 03/09/3019. "The emblem's design embodies the vision of an event that connects and engages the entire world, while also featuring striking elements of local and regional Arab culture and allusions to the beautiful game," said the International Federation.

"The official unveiling took place in Qatar's capital, Doha, at 20:22 local time (19:22 CET), with thousands of spectators witnessing the synchronised projection of the emblem onto a number of the country’s most iconic buildings, including Burj Doha, Katara Cultural Village Amphitheatre, Ministry of Interior, Souq Waqif and Msheireb and Al Zubarah Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site," said FIFA.

"A number of major cities around the world are also celebrating the milestone, with images of the emblem seen on renowned locations and outdoor billboards in prominent public spaces," added the body.

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