attend and stay the entire group stage.Despite the low salaries, the inflationary present in Mexico and the bleak forecasts in the matter that make it increasingly difficult to save for these events, Mexico is in the top ten of the ranking of the countries that will dominate Qatar. For this first World Cup held in the Middle East, thousands of Mexicans already have their tickets ready to travel to Qatar and be able to be present at this World Cup.
QATAR 2022
In November, the Qatar 2022 World Cup is held; many fans and families already have everything arranged and scheduled for the trip to the Middle East. Attending a World Cup is surely the dream of many, but how much does it cost for a Mexican to travel to Qatar and watch the World Cup matches live?
We have found a report on the costs to travel to Qatar, self-made based on official sources:
- Countries with the most ticket purchases for the 2022 World Cup: Qatar, United States, England, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, France, Argentina, Brazil
- How much can a Mexican spend to enjoy the Qatar 2022 World Cup? Tickets can be obtained on Qatar Airways departing from Mexico – Benito Juárez airport – for a value of $37,500 Mexican pesos. The duration of the flight would be approximately 21 hours with a stopover, this would be the cheapest fare available.
- Accommodation and lodging: Prices for single rooms are around $173 USD per night near Doha among the cheapest and most accessible options. On the other hand, renting an apartment for 2 or 3 people can be around $865 USD.
- Free Accommodation* The local Supreme Committee for Organization and Legacy (SC) created a program called Host a Fan, so that different applicants could get free accommodation. This program consisted of different families from Doha providing accommodation to fans from all over the world who were nominated and selected, there was a time of application that lasted several months, at this time, the application closed several days ago.
- Transport cost in Qatar. Traveling to Qatar from your destination to the city is one thing. Also consider public transportation costs. The metro has a value of $0.55 cents USD, these lines run through and pass the important cities where it will be the concentration point of fans and the stadiums housed in Doha. Taxi prices are around .$2.50 USD.
- Cost of food in Qatar: Among the foods that can be mentioned to have a dimension of the expenses to be made, we can highlight the following:
- Bottle of water: $0.35 USD
- Coca-Cola: $1.02 US
- Coffee breakfast: $5.08 USD
- Hamburger from different chains: $6.00 to $7.00 USD
- Lunch in a cheap restaurant with the menu of the day: $8.24 USD
- Meal for 2 and dessert: $55 USD
Inflation is immune to the World Cup for Mexicans. Traveling to Qatar is a must for many of them
Taking into account that the group stage is played between November 20 and December 2, 2022, a Mexican on average would face the following expenses in Mexican pesos in those 13 days:
● $75 thousand pesos roundtrip from Mexico to Doha, Qatar.
● $15,170 pesos to watch the opening match and the last group stage match in category 3.
● $45,000 pesos in affordable lodging for 13 days.
● $3,436 pesos in food, including breakfast and including cheap menu of the day.
Can the trip to the World Cup be financed? Financing options to travel to Qatar
- Through Credit cards: This is the fastest option to finance the cost of the trip, especially for accommodation reservations. Bank promotions must be taken into account, to see if it is convenient to become a client of another bank before booking.
- take a personal loan: beyond the accommodation expenses that are previously reserved, it is necessary to have cash to be able to move abroad. It is important to find out the cost of interest according to the amount and installments agreed.
- Use a mutual fund: The most cautious people create a savings fund to travel to Qatar to go to the World Cup well in advance.
How much does it cost to travel to Qatar? TICKET PRICES FOR WORLD QATAR 2022 GAMES
| COST USD | CATEGORY 1 | CATEGORY 2 | CATEGORY 3 | CATEGORY 4 |
| OPENING MATCH | $618 | $440 | $300 | $300 |
| GROUP STAGE | $220 | $165 | $69 | $69 |
| LAST 16 | $275 | $206 | $96 | $06 |
| QUARTER FINALS | $425 | $290 | $206 | $206 |
| SEMIFINAL | $955 | $660 | $357 | $357 |
| FINAL | $1600 | $1000 | $605 | $605 |
Mexico is the fifth country with the most tickets sold
Each fan has the opportunity to purchase 6 tickets per game and 60 throughout the World Cup, which begins on Sunday, November 20 and ends on December 18, 2022.
With a good present from the Mexican team, many are excited that a great World Cup can be held. Mexico finished second in the CONCACAF Qualifiers, led by Argentine Gerardo Martino, reached 28 units in eight wins, four draws and two losses.
According to data provided by FIFA, Mexico is in fifth place with 91,173 tickets purchased in all sales phases.
Mexico’s economic present is not optimal: in its last visit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut the country’s growth forecast; however, the World Cup in Qatar is a great attraction for all football lovers, added to which the public will be able to see players like Neymar, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappé in conditions of envy for those who will be content to watch it on television at home .
It is estimated that Qatar will receive between 60,000 and 80,000 Mexican fans traveling
from Mexico, but they will also do so from the United States and other countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Requirements to travel to Qatar
One of the particular requirements detailed by the host country is that the fans who are in Doha (place where most of the World Cup matches are going to be played) have the identification card called Hayya, it can be processed in the application Available for Android and iOS, it only matters to have a ticket for any game and a “voucher” for accommodation.
How to process the Hayya digital card?
At the request of the Qatari authorities, viewers are reminded that all local and international fans must apply for the digital Hayya card. This card is your entry permit to the State of Qatar and your access to the stadium (along with your match ticket).
For international fans, you must also confirm your accommodation plans to receive final approval for your digital Hayya card. To apply for the Hayya card and book accommodation, visit
qatar2022.qa or download the Hayya app for Qatar 2022 (available on iOS, Android and Huawei). The Hayya card is operated by the government of the State of Qatar. FIFA is not responsible for their application, issuance and/or use process. For any questions related to the Hayya card, please contact info@hayya.qa or call 800.2022 if you are a resident of Qatar or (+974) 4441.2022 if you are an international resident. For inquiries about accommodation options, please contact enquiries@book.qatar2022.qa .
What are the most popular matches?
The host country for this World Cup will have 8 stadiums in 5 cities, all of which are very close to each other: the maximum distance between venues is 46 kilometers. The main venue will be Lusail, located in Al Daayen, where the opening match and the grand final will be played. This stadium has a capacity of 80,000 people.
If you are going to travel to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, you must take into account the most popular matches.
The team led by “Tata” Martino shares a group with:
● Argentina
● Poland
● Saudi Arabia
The most anticipated match became what will be the most watched match, Mexico vs. Argentinaon Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Lusail Stadium, will have 86,000 people, one of the most popular matches in the World Cup, which already has sold out tickets.
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP MATCHES
GROUP A QATAR 2022
NOVEMBER 20 10:00
NOVEMBER 21 10:00
NOVEMBER 22 10:00
- ARGENTINA vs SAUDI ARABIA
