FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

QNTC and DFI continue to successfully collaborate in boosting domestic tourism in order to develop entertainment experiences for citizens and residents alike. Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) in co-operation with the Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced that the two FIFA Club World Cup 2021 semi-final games will be broadcast on February 7 and 8, 2021, at DFI’s Lusail drive-in cinema. The initiative provides fans with the opportunity to support their teams, and enjoy the excitement and enthusiasm of football without violating social distancing

GIANNI INFANTINO, president of FIFA, announced today (February 1) at a virtual meeting from Geneva that: “Next year, the Qatar 2022 world championship will have an audience, we hope that the COVID pandemic will be a thing of the past and we will all be able to see it in person.” “I’m really, really confident. We will enjoy the same magic that unites the whole world,” he said. “We’re going back to where we need to be.” The FIFA President continued: “We have

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) participated in the first Focus Day held in collaboration with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) and Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) as part of the 2020 Qatar Sustainability Week. Entitled ‘Green Hospitality for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™’, the virtual event aimed to encourage sustainable operation practices in tournament-related hospitality sectors and highlight ongoing best practices in Qatar. Speakers discussed the FIFA World Cup™ as a legacy driver in implementing sustainable operation practices within

Two FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ legacy programmes teamed up with UNESCO to host a webinar about the soft power of sports diplomacy. Titled ‘Introduction to Sports Diplomacy: From Concept to Practice’, the webinar was organised by Josoor Institute and Generation Amazing, in collaboration with the UNESCO Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, to provide a platform for sharing a global perspective on using the power of sport to advance national goals. The event featured contributions from politicians, diplomats and football legends.

Spanish influence which is profound in Qatar football in terms of number of coaches - right from the top down to the grassroot level - is not limited to just the tactical part but also extends to the infrastructure that the FIFA 2022 World Cup hosts are putting together for the football extravaganza. The third stadium to be purpose built for the tournament, the Education City Stadium has Spanish roots as it is designed by a Spanish architecture firm Education City Stadium has

•120 international fixtures played in October •Top three unchanged in World Ranking •Malta the biggest climber this month Qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the play-offs for UEFA EURO 2021, and UEFA Nations League fixtures were among the 120 internationals played over the last month, resulting in significant movement in October’s edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. While the podium remains the same, the gap has narrowed between top-ranked Belgium and their immediate pursuers, France and Brazil, following the Red

Preliminary draw to be held in Zurich at 18:00 CET on 7 DecemberRoad to Qatar 2022 to be mapped out for 55 European member associationsCeremony to be live-streamed on FIFA.com With FIFA World Cup 2022™ preliminary-competition action already under way in Africa, Asia and South America, UEFA’s 55 member associations are eagerly looking ahead to the start of their own race to reach Qatar 2022, with 13 berths available. Their anticipation will be heightened on 7 December, when the preliminary draw will take place

The Belgian Ambassador to Qatar congratulated the FIFA World Cup 2022™ hosts on their ‘impressive and integrated’ tournament preparations during a visit to the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). H.E. Bart De Groof received a project update from Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, after visiting the SC’s Legacy Pavilion. De Groof, who took up his post in Doha in 2017, told www.qatar2022.qa he is hugely impressed with Qatar’s infrastructure progress. “The progress is very, very impressive,” said De

The FIFA World Cup 2022™ First Sustainability Progress Report provides an update on the progress made by FIFA, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC in 2019 regarding their five sustainability commitments, including human rights, diversity and environmental protection. “We are very glad to provide our stakeholders and the public with an overview of how much we advanced last year with the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy for the next edition of our flagship event. The

Qatar’s efforts to host a sustainable FIFA World Cup™ in 2022 were discussed during the 2020 Green Sports Alliance Virtual Summit. Engineer Bodour Al Meer, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Sustainability & Environment Senior Manager, provided insight into Qatar’s sustainability projects during the summit’s keynote session – a fireside chat entitled ‘Looking Ahead to the Next Decade of Regenerative Sporting Events’. Al Meer said: “Qatar is a small and rapidly developing country. Hosting the World Cup has accelerated our national

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) recently showcased its cybersecurity preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ during Oman’s Future Tech Summit and Expo, which was held earlier this month. During her presentation, Maryam Al Muftah, the SC’s IT Director, highlighted the importance of cybersecurity preparations and the challenges that come with hosting a mega sporting event, such as the potential for cybercrime, data security breaches and information systems failure. Speaking about the lessons learned from other major sporting events,

Ali Adnan, one of Iraq’s most successful footballing exports, is no stranger to breaking new ground during his career. The attack-minded left-back became the first Iraqi player to play in Italy’s Serie A when he signed for Udinese in 2015. The 26-year-old then created more history when he moved to North America to play for Vancouver Whitecaps in 2019. By joining the Canadian outfit, Adnan became the first Iraqi-born player to appear in Major League Soccer. Having set these unique milestones, the Iraqi

Doha: Qatar’s preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is on schedule amidst the Coronavirus with ‘85 percent complete’, a top official responsible for delivering the infrastructure required for the tournament said. “Despite the coronavirus pandemic, we remain ahead of schedule when it comes to delivering all the infrastructure required for the FIFA World Cup and are well on course to delivering everything well in advance of the tournament,” Khalid Al Naama, official spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy told

Doha: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described as ‘impressive’ Qatar preparations for the 2022 World Cup - which will be the first one to be held in the Middle East - according to a report published on Wednesday on the www.qatar2022.qa website. The Beautiful Handmade 24 Karat Farjo - Gold Islamic Art, a one-of-a-kind original art, has a collection of exquisite masterpieces that manifests Qatar's vibrant culture. All products are handmade with love and dedication throughout the entire process. The head of the

Delivering a sustainable legacy is a core goal of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. New infrastructure and facilities are one part – but another is changing mindsets and sharing knowledge. Our new report, ‘Dust Management Best Practices for Construction’, is available now and showcases our commitment to sharing best practices and lessons learned from Qatar’s hosting of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world.  Our commitment to sustainability is illustrated by our adherence to the Global Sustainability

Final confirmed to take place at 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium at 18:00 on 18 DecemberFour matches a day throughout the group stage ensures optimal rest time for the teamsQatar’s unique footprint allows later assignment of group matches for the benefit and comfort of fans The iconic image of FIFA World Cup™ champions France lifting the trophy at Luzhniki Stadium is still fresh in the memory of every football fan. Exactly two years after that historic occasion on 15 July 2018, the unveiling of the match schedule for

FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the Asian World Cup qualifying matches in March and June due to the coronavirus outbreak, the world soccer body announced. “Following consultation with Asia’s member associations, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the upcoming Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” FIFA said in a statement. China’s matches against Maldives at home and Guam away were already moved to Buriram, Thailand and were set to

1000 days to go for the most coveted sporting event in history - FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The entire country has started preparations for the mega event. A total of 32 teams will be participating in the month-long tournament from November 21 to December 18. This will be the second World Cup held entirely in Asia after the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. This will also mark the first World Cup not to be held in May, June, or

In a meeting held on Wednesday night by the Women's Football Committee in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, India are being seen as potential hosts for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022. India hosted the U17 FIFA World Cup last year and also will be hosting the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup later this year. India won the bidding rights to host the event among three nations which included Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan and India themselves. Also Read: FIFA WC 2022: Doha to Host Preparation

Qatar's preparations for the FIFA WC 2022 has been going on in full flow. Recently, FIFA President hailed Qatar's preparation process for the mega event which will be played from November 21 to December 2022. The event finishes exactly in a month. This is the first time that a FIFA World Cup will be finishing in a month. From renewing stadiums to tightening security concerns to keeping in mind the luxury of the players and the fans, Qatar is leaving no stone unturned