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Al-Attiyah survives rocky route to win Dakar stage

Jeddah, 3 January 2023 - Defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah (Toyota) used all his experience of the rocky conditions to win a tough 430km second stage from Sea Camp to Al-Ula in the 45th Dakar Rally. As many of his rivals were held up by a series of punctures, including Sebastien Loeb (Prodrive) who lost almost an hour and a half, the Qatari A

23 Dec

‘Nobody will do this again and nobody has done it before.’

Doha, 23 December 2022 - Ossy Marwah, Ben Black, Mercedes Roa, Gabi Martins and Ruben Slot had never crossed paths with each other before Qatar 2022. However, by the end of the tournament, the five social media stars created a bond that would last a lifetime. The quintet took part in Every Beautiful Game – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity t

18 Dec

World Cup Closing Ceremony in Lusail Stadium Dazzles the World

Doha, 18 December 2022 - The closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was held Sunday at Lusail Iconic Stadium ahead of the final match between Argentina and France, featuring impressive shows that blended the State of Qatar's heritage with its modernity and development.During the ceremony, the State of Qatar thanked and bid farewell to

18 Dec

SC Secretary General: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Achieved all Aspects of Success

Doha, 18 December 2022 - HE Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi expressed his excitement after the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which achieved the highest level of excellence - in all aspects - in the history of World Cup editions.In his press on the sidelines of the fin

14 Dec

Graffiti artist Michael Conjusta is creating murals outside Qatar 2022 stadiums

Doha, 14 December 2022 - Graffiti artist Michael Conjusta is impressing football fans from across the globe with his eye-catching murals. The 44-year-old Filipino, a long-term Qatar resident, has been creating artwork as part of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Cultural Activation Programme, which is hosting talent du

13 Dec

Discussion Panel on Western Media Attack on Qatar's Organization of World Cup

Doha, 13 December 2022 - During a panel held by the Qatar Press Center (QPC) in cooperation with Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the Western campaign against the State of Qatar and the Arab world, coinciding with Qatar's hosting World Cup hosting, media experts, university professors and academics said that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 altered the We

12 Dec

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Dream Ended'

Lisbon, 12 December 2022 - Heartbroken Cristiano Ronaldo put out an emotional post on his official social media accounts after his dream ended of winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament in Qatar. Even though the Portuguese international has given it his all on the pitch for the past five editions of the tournament, he has yet fallen up short o

10 Dec

Education City Stadium Bids Farewell to World Cup Competitions, Leaves a Sustainable Legacy

Doha, 10 December 2022 - Qatar Foundation's (QF) Education City Stadium hosted Friday the last of the eight matches on its pitch, with Brazil playing against Croatia. In all, the stadium saw a cumulative attendance of around 350,000 people.In this exceptionally inclusive edition of the FIFA World Cup hosted in the Middle East for the first

09 Dec

Planning and collaboration help to deliver outstanding FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ transport operations

Doha, 9 December 2022 - Extensive preparation and strong collaboration with stakeholders are helping Qatar deliver smooth transport operations for fans, teams and officials during the FIFA World Cup™. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and countrywide partners have worked closely over recent years to organise seamless tra

09 Dec

Head of Moroccan National Team Delegation "Our Goal is the Final Match and our Ambitions have no Limits"

Doha, 9 December 2022 - The head of the Moroccan national team's delegation to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and member of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation Abdelmalek Abroun, confirmed that the ambitions of his country have no limits after reaching the quarter-finals to play against the Portuguese national team on Saturday at Al Thumam

08 Dec

Losail International Circuit to host F1 Sprint next season

Doha, 8 December 2022 - Qatar’s Losail International Circuit will make its return to the Formula 1 calendar when the popular racetrack hosts the October 6-8 Grand Prix which includes one of the six F1 Sprint races planned for the 2023 season, the sport’s governing body announced. According to the 2023 calendar, Sprint races will be h

07 Dec

‘The goal is to give blind people the same experience as every other football fan’

Doha, 7 December 2022 - The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ features numerous innovations introduced to enhance the fan experience. One of these is audio descriptive commentary in both Arabic and English for blind and partially-sighted fans – and Doha resident Bryan Kelly is playing a key role in providing the service. The 42-year-old fro

06 Dec

Team Qatar athletes participate in Cycle to Recycle event to support Sustainable Development Goals

Doha, 6 December 2022 - Team Qatar athletes Sheikha Al-Suwaidi and Abdullah Al Tamimi have participated in a one-day event (cycle to recycle) , which organized by the Qatar’s Education above All Foundation (EAA) at Msheireb Downtown Doha on December 6 to promote Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) and build up a new culture about the impor

06 Dec

‘Arab teams can be proud of their performances at Qatar 2022’

Doha, 6 December 2022 - With the exciting knockout rounds underway, football legends from the Arab world have praised the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ so far. Former Oman goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi and former Egypt centre-back Wael Gomaa see the tournament – which will culminate with the final at Lusail Stadium on 18 Decemb

03 Dec

AFC President Praises Asian Squads' World Cup Distinguished Performance

Doha, 3 December 2022 - The President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa praised the distinguished performance of Asian teams in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.He expressed his sincere wishes for the teams of Australia, Japan and South Korea to continue with their success and brilliance, especially

01 Dec

SC delivers state-of-the-art broadcast network to support global coverage of Qatar 2022

Doha, 1 December 2022 - The state-of-the-art broadcast network delivered by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is helping media to screen the FIFA World Cup™ in high-quality 4K resolution for the first time. The 1TB bandwidth network connects eight stadiums, 33 Team Base Camps and two studio clusters with the Interna

30 Nov

Referee Frappart makes history as first woman to referee men's World Cup game

Zurich, 30 November 2022 - The French referee Stéphanie Frappart will lead the first all-female officiating team for a men’s World Cup match when she takes charge of Costa Rica v Germany. Frappart, who will be the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, will be joined by assistant referees Neuza Back of Brazil and Mexi

28 Nov

Canadian Journalists: Qatar's Hosting of the World Cup will Leave Great Legacy for Future Generations

Doha, 28 November 2022 - In their statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), many supporters of the Canadian national team expressed their happiness with the team's presence in this World Cup. Canadian journalist Elizabeth Salion confirmed that Canada's presence in the World Cup is a huge achievement, especially after a long absence that lasted more