Revenues to be obtained from 2022 World Cup in Qatar announced

The 2022 World Cup will be a highly-profitable tournament, according to Nasser Al Khater, CEO of the 2022 World Cup, Report informs, citing Goal.com.

He spoke about the accommodation options for fans during the highly-anticipated tournament and promised fans affordable stay options.

Al Khater also highlighted that the tournament has had a huge demand for tickets and promised hassle-free transportation facilities during the World Cup.

While interacting on a Twitter LIVE video, Al Khater revealed that FIFA has estimated that the revenues from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could reach almost $6 billion.

"The revenues of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in may up to 6 billion dollars, according to the FIFA estimates," he stated.

He added that, before the opening of the World Cup, the organizers will try out a special ID for fans - the Hayya card - which will serve as a visa for them to the country and a pass to the stadiums. The fan ID will also give free access to public transport.

The first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world is scheduled to be held from November 20 until December 18.