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Qatar Loses to Ecuador 0-2 in World Cup Opening Match

Doha, 20 November 2022 - Qatar lost 0-2 to Ecuador in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday at Al Bayt Stadium.Enner Valencia put Ecuador in the lead in the 16th minute from the penalty spot before he struck again in the 31st minute.Qatar will play their second group stage match against Senegal at 4 pm on Friday at Al Thuma

20 Nov

Al Bayt Stadium Shines as Qatar take on Ecuador in Maiden Middle-Eastern World Cup

Doha, 20 November 2022 - The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 got underway in style as hosts Qatar came out fighting against a feisty Ecuadorian side in their maiden World Cup finals, in a game that ended 2-0 at Al Khor’s Al Bayt Stadium in front of a capacity crowd. The fans roared as the game got underway, with Qatar immediately propelling the

20 Nov

HH the Amir Opens FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 20 November 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday evening. HH the Amir announced the opening of the tournament saying: From Qatar, from an Arab country, I welcome everyone to the World Cup 2022. We have worked hard, along with many people, to

20 Nov

Unmissable Show at the World Cup Opening Ceremony FIFA Says

Doha, 20 November 2022 - A sparkling opening ceremony inside the Bedouin-tent inspired Al Bayt Stadium will invite the world to come together in Qatar as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off for the first time in the Middle East and Arab world, said the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA).On its website, FIFA said hat

20 Nov

FIFA Secretary General urges people to get enough exercise and #BringTheMoves

Doha, 20 November 2022 - People of all ages, nationalities and abilities took part in the walk, which was jointly staged by FIFA, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and is part of a campaign to ensure that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is the healthiest World Cup ever. "We want you to get

20 Nov

HH Amir participates in the Executive Summit of the International Federation of Football Associations

Doha, 20 November 2022 - The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated on Sunday morning in the Executive Summit of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), chaired by HE President of FIFA Gianni Infantino, at Fairmont Doha Hotel. At the beginning of the summit, a film recounting glimpses of the history of th

19 Nov

Minister of Sports and Youth Highlights Qatar's Determination to Host Exceptional FIFA World Cup

Doha, 19 November 2022 - HE Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali said that Qatar 2022 is set to be a unique World Cup edition in the FIFA history, highlighting the State of Qatar's unique preparations for this mega event. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said that Qatar's World Cup preparations offered eco-frie

19 Nov

HH the Amir Inaugurates FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday

Doha, 19 November 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will inaugurate on Sunday evening at Al Bayt Stadium the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the presence of a number of Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies Heads of States and Heads of Delegations of brotherly and friendly countries.

19 Nov

FIFA President: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the Best in the History of World Cup

Doha, November 19 (QNA) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his confidence that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which kicks off on Sunday, will be the best in the history of the World Cup.In a press conference held today at Qatar National Convention Center, Infantino said that the International Federation and the State of Qatar want to pre

19 Nov

Qatar's World Cup dream a culmination of years of sacrifice, says coach Sanchez

Doha, 19 November 2022 - Qatar's players have long been preparing together for the hosts' World Cup opener and coach Felix Sanchez said on Saturday that he hoped the "massive sacrifices" they had made to be tournament-ready would pay off. Qatar paused its Stars League in September to allow the international players to train together a

19 Nov

Qatar to establish World Cup fan zones for refugees, displaced

Doha, 19 November 2022 - As part of its aims to bring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to people across the world, especially refugees and the displaced, Qatar has announced the establishment of fan zones in some countries, including Palestine, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Turkey and Bangladesh. Addressing a press conference at the Host Cou

19 Nov

Al Annabi focused on Ecuador clash as Qatar gets set for big kick off

Doha, 19 November 2022 - Thousands of fans flocked to the iconic places of Qatar at the weekend relishing the start of historic FIFA World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow. Away from all the noisy celebrations, Al Annabi were focused in their closed training session as they gear up for their debut match against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.

19 Nov

Qatar Beach Volleyball Team Crowned Asian Champion

Tehran, 19 November 2022 - Qatar's men beach volleyball team including the duo Sherif Younis and Ahmed Tejan, number three world top ranking team, was crowned with the Asian Senior Men's Beach Volleyball Championship which took place at Bandar Abbas City in Iran, after winning against Australia duo Christopher McHugh and Paul Burnett by two

19 Nov

Costa Rica National Team Arrive in Doha

Doha, 19 November 2022 - Costa Rica national football team arrived in Doha to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is due to kick off on Sunday and lasts until Dec. 18. The Costa Rica national are participating in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Group E alongside Spain, Germany, and Japan. Costa Rica will begin their matches

19 Nov

Portugal: Ronaldo and co arrive in Doha

Doha, 19 November 2022 - Cristiano Ronaldo put his recent woes with his club Manchester United to one side, as he and his Portugal team-mates arrived in Doha, Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fernando Santos' side begin their World Cup Group H campaign against Ghana on Thursday, with matches against Uruguay and South Korea to follow.

18 Nov

EU Ambassador: World Cup is an Opportunity to Learn about Qatar Culture and Hospitality

Doha, 18 November 2022 - HE Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar Dr. Cristian Tudor, affirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will kick off Sunday, is an opportunity for the world to learn about the culture and hospitality of the people of Qatar.His Excellency added in a video published on Twitter that the tournam

18 Nov

IOC President arrives in Doha

Doha, 18 November 2022 - H.E President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr. Thomas Bach, arrived in Doha to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which takes place on Sunday evening at Al Bayt Stadium. The IOC President and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon their arrival at Hamad International Airp

18 Nov

Team Qatar qualify to semifinals of Asian Men’s Beach Volleyball Championship

Bandar Abbas, 18 November 2022 -Top seeds Abdolhamed Mirzaali/Arash Vakili, second seeds Cherif Younousse/Ahmed Tijan and in-form Chinese Li Zhuoxin/Xue Tao all struggled in hard-fought three-setters, but third seeds Christopher McHugh/Paul Burnett sealed comfortable win to see them book their semifinal slots in the Bandar Abbas-hosted 2022 Asian