DOHA: The Official Emblem of the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup was unveiled today in Qatar’s capital, Doha with thousands of spectators witnessing the synchronised projection of the emblem onto a number of the country’s most iconic buildings, including Burj Doha, Katara Cultural Village Amphitheatre, Ministry of Interior, Souq Waqif and Msheireb and Al Zubarah Fort.

FIFA says that the emblem’s design embodies the vision of an event that connects and engages the entire world, while also featuring striking elements of local and regional Arab culture and allusions to football.

The countdown to football’s showpiece event will continue as the facilities, which are all being built from scratch, will be ready in term for the tournament.