Riyadh, October 27, 2022, SPA -- Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, emphasized that the World Cup 2022, which will be held in the State of Qatar, is a worldwide cultural phenomenon that conveys a humanitarian message via the consent of all peoples to share passions, interests, and cultures. On the final day of the Future Investment Initiative's activities, he participated virtually in a session titled "Why Football Rules the World?", in which he discussed the sports industry while pointing out that more than 23 million tickets have been requested for the World Cup games in Qatar, which will be watched by more than 5 billion people worldwide. According to the FIFA President, millions of visitors will have the chance to learn about Arab Gulf culture and warm hospitality during the World Cup. He added that the World Cup is a worldwide event that transcends sports and is a global cultural and social movement involving all peoples in the world. --SPA 21:03 LOCAL TIME 18:03 GMT 0055 www.spa.gov.sa/w1804862