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‘The World Cup has transformed Qatar – I’m proud to be a part of it’

Doha, 8 November 2022 - With only weeks to go until Qatar hosts the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in close collaboration with FIFA, is wrapping up preparations for the tournament and the legacy it will deliver. In this new series, we are focusing on the work of Qatar

08 Nov

Qatar 2022: Canadian Ambassador hails Qatar's commitment to organizing first Carbon-Neutral World Cup

Doha, 8 November 2022 - HE Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar Isabelle Martin hailed Qatar's commitment to organizing the first carbon-neutral football World Cup, praising the decision of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to choose Qatar to organize the 2022 FIFA World Cup.In an exclusive statement to Qatar

08 Nov

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Brazil Final Squad Announcement

Brazil, 8 November 2022 - Brazilian coach Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, "Tite" announced the final list for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.The list included 26 players, who are: Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Ederson Moraes and Weverton Pereira. In the defense line: Danilo, Dani Alves, Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Eder Militao,

08 Nov

Luis Suarez Joins Uruguay Training Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Montevideo, 8 November 2022 - Uruguayan Football Association announced that striker Luis Suarez has joined the national team's training in Montevideo in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Uruguay coach Diego Alonso announced on Oct. 21 a list of 55 players, which will be reduced this week to 26 players who will participate in th

07 Nov

UAFA affirms support for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, rejects suspicious propaganda

Doha, 7 November 2022 - The Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) affirmed its support for Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup, stressing that Qatar 2022 will be a real opportunity to introduce the world to the distinctive Arab culture. In a statement published on its official Twitter account yesterday, the UAFA voiced support for a

07 Nov

Accessibility takes centre stage as countdown to Qatar 2022 continues

Doha, 7 November 2022 - With only two weeks to go until the big kick-off, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ organisers held a special event to showcase the accessibility features of the tournament. Members of the disabled community and senior leadership from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA took part in the forum, whic

06 Nov

NHRC Announces Readiness of Its HIA Office for World Cup Fans

Doha, 6 November 2022 - The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) announced the readiness of the human rights office, which was recently opened at Hamad International Airport (HIA) for World Cup fans and work around the clock from November 1 until the end of the World Cup.In a statement, the chair of the NHRC office at HIA, Hadi Mubarak Al

06 Nov

International Praise of Qatar's Readiness to Host World's Biggest Football Event

Doha, 6 November 2022 - With the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 approaching, the enthusiasm continues to rise and the ceiling of expectations continues to surge, as football fans, whether athletes or politicians around the world, gather that the World Cup will be a unique event of its kind, in light of what has been revealed from the

06 Nov

Qatar Defeat Panama 2-1 in Friendly Match

Marbella (Spain), 6 November 2022 - The Qatar national football team defeated Panama 2-1 in a friendly match in the Spanish city of Marbella as part of Qatar's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 training camp.Qatar will take on Albania on November 9 and will return to Doha after the match.After returning to Doha, the team will start a closed camp at Aspir

06 Nov

AFC President urges global football family to unite behind Qatar 2022

Kuala Lumpur, 6 November 2022 - President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa renewed the AFC support for the extraordinary efforts exerted by the State of Qatar with just more than two weeks remaining until the kickstart of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In a statement published on the AFC website, Sha

04 Nov

“We are delivering the World Cup; future generations can do anything”

Doha, 4 November 2022 - With only weeks to go before the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and the Arab world, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in close collaboration with FIFA, is wrapping up preparations for the tournament. In this new series, Making History, we are focusing on the work of Qatari emp

04 Nov

Qatar to welcome non-ticketed FIFA World Cup™ fans from 2 December

Doha, 4 November 2022 -FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ organisers outlined the latest operational aspects of the tournament during a press conference held at the Host Country Media Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha. The main topics discussed were the fan experience, transport, medical guidance and security protocols. The World Cup will be h

03 Nov

World Cup hosts Qatar face tough task to get out of group stage

Doha, 3 November 2022 - Qatar will have to spring a surprise to avoid becoming only the second host nation to be knocked out of a World Cup in the first round, with the Netherlands and Senegal favourites to progress from Group A. The Asian champions will open the tournament on November 20 against Ecuador in Al Khor, after the tournament star

03 Nov

‘BITEFIX’, EU ERASMUS+ Sport project’s 4th Transnational Meeting with LA LIGA’s presentation of its Integrity Unit’s activity to counter match-fixing

Seville, Spain: The 4th transnational project meeting (TPM) of ERASMUS+ Sport’ BITEFIX project was held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium here. The Partnership analysed the results produced thus far – namely the Guide of Best Practices on the Fight Against Match-Fixing, available at bitefix

02 Nov

Huge expectations but international experience will help Qatar: Sanchez

Doha, 2 November 2022 - Home expectations from Asian champions Qatar are very high, and understandably so. Making their FIFA World Cup debut, Qatar will open their campaign and the tournament against Ecuador on November 20th at the Al Bayt Stadium at 7pm (Doha Time) and the team has been making severe preparations for the last six months camping

02 Nov

Nawaf Al Temyat: ‘Qatar’s World Cup will introduce everyone to the Arab world’

Doha, 2 November 2022 - Saudi Arabia legend Nawaf Al Temyat has taken part in six editions of the FIFA World Cup™: three as a player, two as a TV analyst and one as an official with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. And while all are memorable for different reasons, he is especially excited about the next one in Qatar, which will get u

01 Nov

Qatar Receives Highest Number-in Past 5 Years-of Tourists in Single Month in September

Doha, 1 November 2022 - Qatar Tourism announced that the State of Qatar received 151,000 visitors in September - the highest number of visitors visiting the country in a single month during the past five years. In a statement, Qatar Tourism said that the busy month kicked off with a showdown between Al Hilal SFC and Zamalek SC at the Lusail

01 Nov

Qatar Airways, FIFA Mark 20 Days to Go at the Worlds Best Airport, Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 1 November 2022 - With only 20 days to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar Al Baker, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, and MATAR Chief Operations Officer, Eng. Badr Al Meer met at the Worlds Best Airport, Hamad International Airport. The leaders assembled on the tarmac to highligh