This weekend, the Football Park in DIFC offers a match experience with greats, paired with the renowned host of Dubai Eye’s “Off Script Extra Time Special”, Chris McHardy, broadcasting live from the venue. Watch the matches with Neil Taylor, former Welsh international footballer on Friday, 9th December or former France and Arsenal right-back, Bacary Sagna on Saturday, 10th December.
Football fever is at an all-time high this weekend, as fans prepare to watch the best teams in the world battle it out for a place in the World Cup 2022 Quarter Finals. Will current world champions France stay the course and retain their title or is football finally coming home? Fans will know on Saturday, 10th December, from 11 PM when England plays against France! It is promised to be an epic match, as it is the first time these great footballing nations have met in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Enjoy the ultimate footballing action at the outdoor Football Park in DIFC. As well as 360 screening of all matches there will be a range of acclaimed Michelin Guide restaurants for an elevated experience. The expansive list of high calibre restaurants features Hidemasa, The Artisan, Mamounia, Hutong, La Voile Rouge and Bite Me Burgers.
Where to watch: The Football Park in DIFC at Gate Avenue, Podium Level 1. Walk-ins are welcome with free entry or pre-book a table fully redeemable on F&B with drinks starting from AED 45.
For more information visit https://www.footballparkatdifc.com/ or check out all the action @footballparkdifc.
World Cup Fixtures:
Friday, December 9 Croatia v Brazil 7 pm and Netherlands v Argentina 11 pm
Co-commentator: Neil Taylor; former Swansea, Aston Villa and Wales international footballer. Neil has 43 Welsh caps.
Saturday, December 10 Morocco v Portugal 7pm and England v France 11pm
Co-commentator: Bacary Sagna; former Arsenal, Manchester City and France International footballer. Bacary is an FA Cup winner with 65 French caps.
Tuesday, December 13 Semi finals (tbc) 11pm
Co-commentator: John Obi Mikel; former Chelsea and Nigeria International. Jon Obi is a Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League, and Africa Cup of Nations winner with 89 Nigerian caps.
Wednesday, December 14 Semi finals (tbc) 11pm
Co-commentator: Bacary Sagna
Saturday, December 17 (tbc) 7pm
Co-commentator: Neil Taylor
Sunday, December 18 Final (tbc) 7pm
Co-commentator: Bacary Sagna & Robbie Fowler; former Liverpool and England international footballer. Robbie is a FA Cup, UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup winner with 26 England caps.