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IPU President: Qatar's Excellence in Organizing the World Cup Refutes All Allegations

Doha, 20 November 2022 - HE President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Duarte Pacheco applauded the exceptional and distinguished hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, affirming that this excellence in preparation and organization refute all allegations raised about this hosting.In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sideline

20 Nov

FIFA Fan Festival™ launches at Al Bidda Park in Doha

Doha, 20 November 2022 - On the eve of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world, the FIFA Fan Festival™ was officially opened at Al Bidda Park. More than 40,000 fans attended the opening, which included DJ sets, a firework display and a thrilling performance of the FIFA Fan Festival anthem Tukoh Taka by Myriam Fare

19 Nov

Klinsmann predicts 'World Cup of surprises' in Qatar

Doha, 19 November 2022 - German legend Jurgen Klinsmann said on Saturday that an underdog could go far in what he is predicting will be a "World Cup of surprises" in Qatar. The hosts play Ecuador in the opening game on Sunday of the first World Cup held in the northern hemisphere winter. The change from the usual June-July slot means this

19 Nov

Cameroon Arrives in Doha

Doha, 19 November 2022 - The Cameroon national football team arrived on Saturday in Doha to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which starts Sunday and continues until December 18. Cameroon will compete in Group G of the World Cup along with Brazil, Serbia, and Switzerland. Cameroon will start its campaign against Switzerland on Novemb

19 Nov

QU President Considers World Cup as Turning Point in Qatar's Contemporary History

Doha, 19 November2022 - HE President of Qatar University (QU) Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham, affirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 represents an important and watershed milestone in the contemporary history of the State of Qatar and the history of the entire region, stressing the importance of taking advantage of this global event t

19 Nov

Launch of the #MoreThanAGame Media Campaign

Doha, 18 November 2022 – The #MoreThanAGame media campaign was launched today with a roundtable discussion, as part of Generation Amazing Foundation’s annual Youth Festival, during which inspiring community leaders were able to share their stories of how sport positively changed their lives with more than 100 youth training to be futu

19 Nov

Minister of Municipality Inspects Preparations for Services of World Cup Fans in Corniche Area

Doha, 19 November 2022 - HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, inspected the level of works readiness and services provided to the World Cup fans in Corniche area, as part of the follow-up to the Ministrys latest preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.During the inspection tour, His Excellency direct

16 Nov

Team Qatar finish second at WAFF U-23 Championship

Jeddah, 16 November 2022 - Team Qatar claimed the second place at the West Asian Football Federation U-23 Championship after losing to Saudi Arabia 1-3 in the final match held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Saudi took a two-goal lead in the first 20 minutes thanks to goals from Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and Saad Al-Nasse

16 Nov

Qatar defeat China at Asian Senior Men’s Beach Volleyball Championship

Tehran, 16 November 2022 - Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan made a perfect start the Bandar Abbas-hosted Asian Senior Men’s Beach Volleyball Championship as the superb duo defeated Chinese Wang Yanwei/Zhou Chaowei 21-16, 23-21 in Pool B. With only top two teams from each pool advancing to the knockout round of last 16, the Chinese

14 Nov

Qatar to host FIFA World Cup trophy event at Aspire Park

Doha, 14 November 2022 - With only days to go until the big kick-off, the FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Qatar ahead of a special event at Aspire Park on Tuesday, November 15. The famous prize has undertaken a global tour in recent months, visiting every country which has qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In total, the trop

13 Nov

QF, Generation Amazing Host First Regional Training Session on " Football for Schools" Program

Doha, 12 November 2022 - In collaboration with FIFA, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and Generation Amazing, organized a regional training course on "Football for Schools" program.The course is a part of Qatar Foundation's agreements signed with Generation Amazing and the FIFA to provide a range of init

11 Nov

FIFA Fan Festival™ to stage test event on 16 November

Doha, 11 November 2022 - The FIFA Fan Festival™ at Al Bidda Park will host a special test event for Hayya Card holders on Wednesday 16 November. The event will serve as the final rehearsal before the fan activation opens to the public on 19 November, ahead of the FIFA World Cup™, which takes place from 20 November to 18 December. Pe

10 Nov

Qatar Fan Association Organizes Special Tour to Support National Team Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 10 November2022 - Qatar National Team Fan Association organized a special tour on the Doha Corniche and in Msheireb in central Doha as part of its efforts to support the national team a few days ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.The tournament will kick off Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 18. Qatar will play the opening match against Ecu

09 Nov

Fahad Al Kubaisi: ‘The opening match day will mark the achievement of a nation’s dream’

Doha, 9 November 2022 - Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi is eagerly anticipating the FIFA World Cup™, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November. The FIFA World Cup™ Ambassador believes the tournament will showcase the Middle East and Arab world in a positive light while uniting people from across the globe. “The

04 Nov

‘It means a lot to Uruguayans to be part of the World Cup’

Doha, 4 November 2022 - Uruguay’s history with the FIFA World Cup™ goes back to the tournament’s beginnings when the South American nation hosted the inaugural competition back in 1930. La Celeste were the first winners of the tournament – and made it a double by also claiming victory in 1950. Qatar 2022 will be Uruguay&r

02 Nov

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Extra 70,000 Rooms Made Available to Qatar 2022 Fans

Doha, 2 November 2022 - An extra 70,000 room nights are now available to book for fans attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will take place from 20 November to 18 December The rooms are available to book via the Qatar Accommodation Agency (QAA) portal, with prices starting from USD 120 per night, based on two-person occupancy.Hotel

01 Nov

Msheireb Downton Doha offers an immersive and comprehensive experience with FIFA World Cup 2022 activations

Doha, 1 November 2022 - Msheireb Properties announced the list of events and activations that Msheireb Downtown Doha will host during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. This was announced at a press conference held at Al Mass Grand Ballroom at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, by Dr Hafez Ali Ali, Director of Marketing and Communication and Maryam Al Jass

01 Nov

Distinguished Participation in 7th AFC Medical Conference in Doha

Kuala Lumpur, 1 November 2022 - Doha will host the 7th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Conference 2022, from 2-6 March 2023. This edition of the conference bears the slogan (Football and Sports Medicine - Celebrating Diversity), and it will be organized in cooperation between the Asian Football Confederation, the Qatar Football A