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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA promised Wednesday to stage free concert events with worldwide stars for guests to the official Fan Pageant in Qatar throughout the World Cup.
FIFA stated the Al Bidda Park in central Doha will host “concert events starring prime international and native music acts and dwell works by internationally acclaimed efficiency artists” throughout the 29 days of World Cup video games. The match begins on Nov. 20.
The competition web site subsequent to the Corniche waterfront and near the West Bay neighborhood would be the official viewing space for followers to observe the 64 video games on big screens. A coverage on alcohol consumption was confirmed Saturday that can permit sponsor Budweiser to serve beer after 6:30 p.m.
FIFA stated it additionally plans to carry soccer video games on the venue that includes former World Cup stars who’re a part of its Legends program.
Greater than 1 million guests are anticipated on the first World Cup hosted within the Center East.
FIFA stated official fan festivals are additionally deliberate in different cities worldwide throughout the match.
No music acts have but been confirmed for the Doha venue.
For the reason that 2006 World Cup in Germany, FIFA has run fan zone viewing areas with native organizers in host nations. The primary version included a pre-tournament present in Berlin that includes Nelly Furtado and Easy Minds.
On the 2012 European Championship co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine, Elton John gave a free live performance on the official Kyiv fan zone at some point earlier than the ultimate. The live performance was additionally an AIDS charity profit.
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