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  • 1 Riyal 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Lusail Stadium
  • 1 Riyal 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Lusail Stadium
  • 1 Riyal 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Lusail Stadium, Coincard - front
  • 1 Riyal 2022, Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 2022 Football (Soccer) World Cup in Qatar, Lusail Stadium, Coincard - back
Description

The 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, marked the 22nd edition and was the first to be hosted in the Arab and Muslim world. It introduced significant changes, being the final tournament with 32 teams before expanding to 48 teams in 2026. The event strategically shifted to November and December to avoid Qatar's extreme heat. Argentina secured victory, defeating defending champions France 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw in extra time. Kylian Mbappé's historic hat-trick and Lionel Messi's exceptional performance contributed to the poetic nature of the tournament, with Argentina claiming their third title and Messi earning the Golden Ball. Despite records set, Qatar's hosting choice faced criticism for various reasons, including concerns over workers' rights, gender issues, climate challenges, and allegations of corruption.

Obverse

Depicts a sketch of the Lusail Stadium explaining the positions of crowds, entrance, commentators and journalists within a double circle surrounded by the inscription in Arabic above and English below.

Lusail Stadium is a football stadium situated in Lusail, Qatar. Owned by the Qatar Football Association, it stands as the largest stadium in Qatar and the Middle East in terms of capacity. As one of the eight stadiums constructed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it hosted the final match between Argentina and France on December 18, 2022. While currently the second-largest football stadium in Asia, it is slated to reduce its current capacity of 88,966 to 40,000 in the near future. The stadium is positioned approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Doha, in the city of Lusail, and was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2022, with the Lusail Super Cup game.

TM ۲۰۲۲ قطر · FIFA كأس العالم
FIFA WORLD CUP
Qatar 2022 TM

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Qatar, the name of the country in Arabic within the Qatar flag above and English below, above the emblem of the World Cup, denomination in Arabic and English letters and date below all adorned by Islamic ornaments.

The coat of arms of Qatar shows two crossed white curved swords in a yellow circle. Between the swords, there is a sailing ship (dhow) sailing on blue and white waves beside an island with two palm trees.

The sweeping curves of the World Cup emblem symbolize Qatar's timeless dunes, unaffected by natural or other influences. The central logo, resembling the number 8, carries dual significance. Firstly, it represents the eight stadiums hosting the showpiece event. Secondly, the 8 sign doubles as an infinity symbol, portraying the interconnectedness of the world and the unpredictable nature of life. Additionally, a nod to Qatar's tradition is incorporated with a touch of the woollen shawl, typically worn during the country's winter, coinciding with the World Cup schedule.

TM
FIFA WORLD CUP
Qatar 2022
دولة قطر
State of Qatar
ريال RIYAL · 2022

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 9.59 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Berlin State Mint (A)

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