Envoys watch matches at Khalifa Stadium's fan zone

German ambassador Hans-Udo Muzel visited the Khalifa International Stadium fan zone to watch the German national team’s second group match against Sweden in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The game, which took place at 9pm on June 23, was broadcast at the Khalifa International Stadium's fan zone, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) in collaboration with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). Thanks to a stunning goal in the last minute of extra time by star midfielder Tony Kroos, the German team were able to keep their hopes alive of reaching the second round of the tournament with a 2-1 victory. “I’d like to extend my thanks to AZF for organising this great fan zone at Khalifa International Stadium. It’s great to see so many people here watching and enjoying football, because sport brings people together. I look forward to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar,” Muzel said.Tunisian ambassador Salah al-Salhi and Omani ambassador Najeeb bin Yahya al-Balushi at the event.

Earlier that day, Tunisian ambassador Salah al-Salhi and the Omani ambassador Najeeb bin Yahya al-Balushi also visited the fan zone to watch the afternoon match between Tunisia and Belgium in a game that started at 3pm. This year’s fan zone is sponsored by (main partner) and Ooredoo (main sponsor), as well as Al Attiya Motors and Trading Co, Mannai Trading CO WLL (CISCO), Witr Jewellery, Royal Air Maroc and Pepsi. The fan zone is the ideal location for the country’s football fans to celebrate the most anticipated sporting event in the world, to follow World Cup games and keep up-to-date with all the action. Games will be screened at the fan zone every day throughout the tournament.