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What It Is Like to Attend the World Cup

Scott Gelbard

By Scott GelbardPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Besides the thrill of watching live football (soccer) with many tens of thousands of rabid fans, the FIFA Fan Fest took place outside the stadium in Doha. Held at Al Bidda Park, it features a variety of activities and events for football fans from all around the world.

Al Bidda Park, is located between the Souq Waqif and West Bay areas. You can reach the park through the Corniche, Al Bidda, and The White Palace metro stations.

During the tournament, the event was open from November 19 to December 18 and free of charge.

Aside from watching the World Cup matches, fans can also enjoy various other activities and events at the Fan Fest. If you love soccer, this is a wonderful experience.

Some of the events featured at the Fan Fest included performances by prominent global music acts and local artists. A food court, which featured various cuisines from different regions.

Aside from football matches, fans can also participate in interactive gaming stations that allow them to play various games. Various official FIFA merchandise was available for purchase during the event.

Fans had the opportunity to tour dedicated exhibitions showcasing the World Cup.

The 2022 World cup was held in Doha, Qatar. The city is a short distance from several stadiums for use at World Cup matches. The event allows fans from various backgrounds to join together and celebrate the tournament and the sport they love.

Typically there is no alcohol served in Qatar, but the government issued special licenses for the stadiums and the festival. While enjoyment is the name of the game, visitors to other countries should always be aware and respectful of the laws and customs of the country they're visiting.

Dedicated transport links between the World Cup stadiums and the Fan Fest facilitated travel to the event. This will allow fans to attend all matches without dealing with traffic. No one wants to miss their favorite team while they wait for the bus.

The skyline of Doha provides a spectacular backdrop for the event, allowing fans to capture their World Cup experience on camera.

About Scott Gelbard

Scott Gelbard is a Vancouver-based businessman who has a well-established career working primarily in the cannabis sector. Scott is also a managing partner at Peak Ventures, a seasoned strategic advisor, and an entrepreneur and business counselor. Scott has spent years as an international consultant with more than ten years of expertise. He works with a variety of businesses in Asia, North America, and Europe, helping them to model the success of American corporation methodologies.

Scott began his studies at Florida's Palm Beach Atlantic University and built the foundation for his future career. With a bachelor's in business administration, he went to Colorado State University.

After getting his degree, Scott started three venture capital firms, including Regency Financial and the Regency Group, which he oversaw for eight years. Peak Ventures has had Scott as its managing partner since 2008. At Peak Ventures, Scott developed relationships with businesses in various industries, including mining, biotechnology, retail food, information technology, alternative energy, and real estate.

In his free time, Scott Gelbard enjoys coaching and playing youth soccer outside of work. Soccer has always played a significant role in his life. He was a Sigma Nu fraternity member in college and took part in several intramural events. Sports are still a big aspect of his existence now that he's a father with his own sons. Scott spends his free time coaching, skiing, doing CrossFit workouts, and going to his sons' hockey games.

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Scott Gelbard

Scott Gelbard is a Vancouver-based consulting professional with a particular focus on the cannabis industry. He is a serial entrepreneur currently serving as a Managing Partner of Peak Ventures Consulting.

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