The organizers of World Cup 2022 in Qatar appear to be going ahead of time as the first of the stadiums for the competition will officially open this Friday. That is coming five years 186 days ahead of the kick-off of the World Cup 2022.
Sports Village Square gathered from Al Jazeera that the new Khalifa Stadium will host the Emir Cup final between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan.
“We are pleased to announce that Khalifa International Stadium will host the final of the 2017 Emir Cup between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd on Friday evening,” said Qatar FA President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani.