The most striking element of the Official Emblem reimagines a football as a pearl, in recognition of one of Qatar’s earliest industries. The decoration of the iridescent sphere is inspired by mashrabiyas, traditional architectural elements found in residences across the Middle East.
Mashrabiya latticework – like pearl diving – has deep roots, with examples dating back to as early as the Middle Ages. The delicate screens are both decorative and functional, serving the dual purpose of cooling homes and providing an elegant decoration both inside and outside.
The colours featured in the emblem are the burgundy that is so characteristic of the Qatari nation and the deep turquoise of Doha Bay. The striking pearl is held aloft by shapes reminiscent of sweeping desert sand and accented with diacritics, a fundamental element of the Arabic alphabet.
The 16th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will take place from December 11 to 21, 2019. The next milestone following today’s Official Emblem launch is the upcoming Visa Presale.
Visa, the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, is the preferred payment method of the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar. Visa is pleased to offer its cardholders exclusive access to purchase 2019 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar match tickets using a Visa card from Tuesday, October 22 at 13:00 CEST (14:00 in Doha) until October 31 at 13:00 CET (15:00 in Doha).
Tickets available to the general public can be found exclusively at fifa.com/tickets. Details on the various sales phases and ticket prices will follow.