World Cup fosters unity

By Kristen Farhat

Attracting millions of viewers from all over the globe, the World Cup made its grand return this past December. Held in Qatar, the 2022 World Cup welcomed 32 national teams to the international stage.

This was the first time the World Cup was ever hosted in the Middle East and by an Arab country. Qataris and other Arabs took great liking to the representation the World Cup was bringing them. Qatari culture was on display all throughout the event, especially to the visitors who watched the matches in person. The opening ceremony began with passages from the Quran, a nod to Qatar’s Islamic culture.