In february 2021,the first episode of a monthly World Cup video magazine on the journey to Qatar 2022 went on air.
Since Soccerblog did not make any mention of this till now,we are making up for lost time by providing handy links to all the 18 episodes released so far.
So grab a cup of some refreshing beverage,some things to munch and settle down.
This is going to take a while.
Episode 1
This episode recaps Qatar’s journey in the last 10 years, including the country’s triumph at the AFC Asian Cup in 2019, as well as examine how things currently stand across the planet.
Episode 2
This episode looks back on last month’s FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020, which saw Bayern Munich defeat Tigres UANL to become global champions.
Episode 3
In this episode,highlights of the 2021 Qatar Cup Final. A chef with a taste for football, and a penchant for oxtail. And details about a golf course, a stone throw’s from a stadium.
Episode 4
This episode talks about Moroccan defender Medhi Benatia, who was a part of Qatari club Al Duhail’s fifth-place finish at the recent FIFA Club World Cup. It also gives a look at the ancient Qatari tradition of camel racing, and introduces us to a German chef with a passion for football at one of Doha’s premier hotels.
Episode 5
This episode delves into the first ever FIFA Arab Cup, held in Qatar in 2021 and gives an interview with Argentinian World Cup defender Gabriel Mercado.
Episode 6
This episode features all the action from the Asian qualifying rounds for the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup, as well as World Cup qualifying results from the CONCACAF region.
Episode 7
This episode officially marked the point at which there were 500 days left for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to kick off. The show also featured the Icelandic men’s team, who in 2018 became heroes of their country when they qualified for their first-ever World Cup.
Episode 8
In this episode, Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o reflects on his World Cup journey, and 2 football fanatics from Qatar share their passion.
Episode 9
This episode features legendary World Cup winning defender Cafu, the most internationally capped Brazlian player of all time. An update on how World Cup qualifying was progressing in Africa at that point.
Episode 10
This episode takes a look at Al Thumama stadium and the architect who brought it to life. Also check out how the FIFA inspection team helps to bring the World Cup stadiums together.
Episode 11
This episode took a look at the unveiling of the official countdown clock for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which marked one year til kick-off. Xavi’s coaching career in Qatar and how it helped build football in the country is also featured.
Episode 12
This episode looks back on the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which saw the unveiling of two new World Cup stadiums, Al Bayt stadium and Stadium 974.
Episode 13
Algerian football legend Rabah Madjer tells the tale of how he scored his first ever World Cup goal in a memorable win against a legendary German side at the 1982 tournament.
Episode 14
An interview with four-time World Cup player Javier Mascherano, Argentine Captain in the 2014 World Cup Final against Germany.
Episode 15
A recap of the thrilling final round of African World Cup qualifying matches, and a trip with two Brazilian football fanatics during their trip to the FIFA Arab Cup.
Episode 16
This episode deals with the culture and traditions of Qatar, its football scene and the developments of the stadiums as they gear up for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Episode 17
This episode features the extraordinary Qatari citizen Ghanim al Muftah and the launch of the FIFA World Cup trophy experience…
Episode 18
This brings us to the latest (July 2022) episode which features former FIFA World Cup winner Marcel Desailly and a birds eye view of Doha.
Congrats on making it this far.
The next episode,for those who want more,will be released in August.