Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony

Associated Press  

AL KHOR, Qatar — Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman extended one yellow-gloved hand to a FIFA World Cup ambassador suffering from a rare spinal disorder in an image meant to represent inclusion in a country facing international criticism over its human rights record. “We have exerted all efforts and invested for the good of all humanity.” He was seated between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who secured the World Cup for the tiny gulf nation 12 years ago. The opening ceremony was meant to introduce Qatar to the world through its culture with a theme of “bridging distances.” Creative director Ahmad Al Baker wanted the ceremony to signify “a gathering for all mankind, an invitation to come together as one, bridging all differences with humanity, respect and inclusion.” “Finally, we have reached the opening day, the day you have been eagerly waiting for,” Sheikh Tamim said. “Dear friends, welcome, welcome, to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” Infantino said in English. And now let’s welcome the teams and let the show begin.” As “The Business” by Tiesto blasted over the speakers, Qatar and Ecuador took to the field and the World Cup officially began.

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Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years ago

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success

The Hindu  

Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe. “Qatar has been able to use the World Cup effectively to establish its brand, especially in the Global South,” said Krieg. The World Cup “gave Qatar a …

The morning after: Qatar wakes up to post World Cup life
2 years ago

The morning after: Qatar wakes up to post World Cup life

Al Jazeera  

People express sadness over the World Cup ending but say they feel privileged to have been a part of it. We had almost no time to sit or take a break … but the atmosphere was incredible.” Salam, who is from India, said he wished a major tournament like the FIFA World Cup would take place “every year” in the …

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth
2 years ago

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth

New York Times  

For a brief few moments it looked like the World Cup was being rigged in real time, amplifying an explosive conspiracy theory seen by millions around the world. We will outline: The London “research centre” which doesn’t exist How ‘Qatar’s rivals’ allegedly pushed to switch this World Cup to the UK The mysterious case of ‘Denmark Uncensored’ Curious conferences, fake …

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards
2 years ago

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards

China Daily  

People stand in a square ahead of the FIFA 2022 World cup soccer tournament at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar November 15, 2022. Criticisms surrounding Qatar's capacity and worthiness to hold the FIFA World Cup since the tiny Persian Gulf country won the bid has revealed the depths of Western prejudice, performative moral outrage and, perhaps most significantly, gross …

Watching the World Cup with Qatar’s migrant workers and hearing about their lives
2 years ago

Watching the World Cup with Qatar’s migrant workers and hearing about their lives

New York Times  

Inside a cricket stadium on the outskirts of Doha, hundreds of men gather together. Asian Town is a shopping and entertainment complex close to “Labour City”, which opened in 2015 and accommodates close to 70,000 migrant workers who assisted the construction projects that were critical to the state’s World Cup. Migrant workers have helped build Qatar's World Cup from scratch …

Qatar pulls off miracle to leave gleaming legacy
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar pulls off miracle to leave gleaming legacy

China Daily  

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Doha, Qatar - November 23, 2022 General view of Mexico fans looking over Doha skyline, Qatar, November 23, 2022 I'll admit, it's quite surreal watching the World Cup unfold in the small Gulf emirate of Qatar. While these were the arenas which hosted the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in the January …

Chinese companies score big at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese companies score big at World Cup

China Daily  

The crowd at Al Bayt Stadium eagerly awaits the opening match of the 2022 World Cup tournament between host Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday evening. HECTOR VIVAS/FIFA/GETTY IMAGES Enterprises showcase wide range of products at Qatar tournament Although failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals soccer tournament now underway in Qatar, China is making a huge contribution to …

Chinese companies score big at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese companies score big at World Cup

China Daily  

The crowd at Al Bayt Stadium eagerly awaits the opening match of the 2022 World Cup tournament between host Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday evening. HECTOR VIVAS/FIFA/GETTY IMAGES Enterprises showcase wide range of products at Qatar tournament Although failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals soccer tournament now underway in Qatar, China is making a huge contribution to …

In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen
2 years, 1 month ago

In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2022 16:09 IST Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in West Asia. Rights groups have accused authorities of failing to protect lower-income workers - including those who built the stadiums and hotels …

World Cup 2022: Football begins in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Football begins in Qatar

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2022 15:32 IST It is happening, then—the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is under way. Indeed, the opening game brought together a select band of VVIPs : Infantino, Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The integration of different nations’ chants into one melody and the return of …

Qatar World Cup begins amid fan criticism as FIFA boss intervenes
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup begins amid fan criticism as FIFA boss intervenes

China Daily  

A FIFA World Cup trophy replica is pictured on the pitch as fireworks go off ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on Sunday. ODD ANDERSEN/AFP Global soccer's biggest event, the FIFA World Cup, began in Qatar on Sunday, but many fans …

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time
2 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Qatar fans appeared to leave at …

FIFA World Cup in Qatar opens to a night of light, fireworks and mysticism
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup in Qatar opens to a night of light, fireworks and mysticism

The Hindu  

“It will be the best World Cup,” FIFA president Giovanni Infantino said in a rambling press conference on the eve of the World Cup. But earlier in the day, with the opening ceremony, of perhaps the most opposed World Cup of recent times, hours away, the streets of Doha – deserted and non-festive – seem to have missed the memo …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morgan Freeman, Jung Kook set stage on fire in glittering opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morgan Freeman, Jung Kook set stage on fire in glittering opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium

India Today  

The Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar was a witness to a glittering opening of the FIFA World Cup 2022. For now, here’s a brief of the performances in the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony: First act - Leta’arafo Fahad Al Kubaisi, a Qatari singer on the right. Ghanim Al Muftah, a renowned Quatri entrepreneur, Jung Kook, a South Korean …

FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony HIGHLIGHTS: BTS star Jungkook, Morgan Freeman take the spotlight at Qatar 2022 WC event
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony HIGHLIGHTS: BTS star Jungkook, Morgan Freeman take the spotlight at Qatar 2022 WC event

The Hindu  

Follow for all HIGHLIGHTS from the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup. RELATED: FIFA World Cup 2022: Infantino gung-ho about Qatar World Cup, streets of Doha not so The original plan was for the opening ceremony to be held before Qatar’s first game on November 21, which would have created the unusual situation of two games being held before …

2022 FIFA World Cup | Qatar’s Arabian Nights-themed opening ceremony enthrals spectators
2 years, 1 month ago

2022 FIFA World Cup | Qatar’s Arabian Nights-themed opening ceremony enthrals spectators

The Hindu  

“It will be the best World Cup,” FIFA president Giovanni Infantino said in a rambling press conference on the eve of the World Cup. But earlier in the day, with the opening ceremony of perhaps the most opposed World Cup of recent times hours away, the streets of Doha – deserted and non-festive – seem to have missed the memo …

Photos: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Photos: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Al-Khor, Qatar – The first World Cup to be held in the Middle East has kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony inside Al Bayt Stadium, a facility designed to resemble a traditional Bedouin tent. The 30-minute show featured performances by international and local actors, singers and dancers, including Hollywood star Morgan Freeman, K-pop sensation Jungkook of South Korean superband …

'Things are very disappointing': Eric Dier raises doubts about Qatar's migrant workers crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

'Things are very disappointing': Eric Dier raises doubts about Qatar's migrant workers crisis

Daily Mail  

The Spurs star is in contention to start England's opener against Iran on Monday Dier insisted the situation was 'difficult for players' to handle in Qatar The defender believes players shouldn't be the ones facing political questions Eric Dier has vowed to learn more about the political circumstances marring the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as he admitted players featuring …

Qatar set to kick off a FIFA World Cup unlike any before with Arabian Gulf flex
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar set to kick off a FIFA World Cup unlike any before with Arabian Gulf flex

The Hindu  

Football – for the first time in the history of football – has put a mid-winter pause to its lucrative club/league schedules to squeeze in the quadrennial World Cup. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES But with the World Cup about to kickstart with the opening match on November 20 at the Al Bayt Stadium between the host and Ecuador, which …

Qatar World Cup reaps revenue bonus for FIFA, says Infantino
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup reaps revenue bonus for FIFA, says Infantino

The Hindu  

FIFA will earn up $700 million more from the Qatar World Cup than it did four years ago despite relentless criticism in the build-up to the tournament, president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday. "All in all this World Cup will generate for FIFA around $600-$700 million more than the last World Cup," he said ahead of Sunday's opening match between …

DC Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?

Deccan Chronicle  

As the greatest show on turf, beginning on Sunday at the Al-Bayt stadium to end in a grand finale on Dec. 18 at the iconic Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, billions of fans of the world’s most popular sport will be glued to their television sets, following the fortunes of their national team or their favourites at the 2022 Fifa …

All eyes on Qatar: The Hindu Editorial on 2022 FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

All eyes on Qatar: The Hindu Editorial on 2022 FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Even in this era of round-the-clock sporting activity, the football World Cup holds special allure. What has changed however is the timing, with the World Cup moving away from the traditional summer slot to escape the West Asian country’s searing heat. Neymar’s Brazil boasts of an incredibly talented team and seems best-placed to end a 20-year trophy drought while defending …

Qatar World Cup music: The artists who refused to perform
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup music: The artists who refused to perform

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The real legacy of this tournament will be how …

FIFA World Cup Qatar and migrant workers: The controversy that isn't
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar and migrant workers: The controversy that isn't

India Today  

After the 2018 mega FIFA World Cup in Russia, the 2022 FIFA is all set to be hosted by Qatar, a country most people hadn’t even heard about. With that, Qatar became the first country in the Middle East to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events, beating stiff competition from the United States, Australia, UK, Japan and South …

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup

NPR  

Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images The selection of Qatar to host this year's FIFA World Cup brought cheers to the streets of Doha in a celebration of the first edition of the tournament to be held …

Qatar's £10million World Cup ambassador David Beckham tells locals 'today is your day to dream'
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar's £10million World Cup ambassador David Beckham tells locals 'today is your day to dream'

Daily Mail  

Qatar's World Cup ambassador David Beckham has delivered a video message in Doha, telling young locals that 'today is your day to dream' ahead of the start of the 2022 tournament. Qatar's World Cup ambassador David Beckham has appeared in a video praising football's ability to make the world a more 'tolerant and inclusive place' - despite criticism of the …

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image

Associated Press  

Qatar’s decision to launch itself into hosting the 2022 World Cup was a head-scratcher from the start. “The Qatar World Cup kickstarted discussion about sportswashing and human rights in football and it has been very steep learning curve for us all,” Norway soccer federation president Lise Klaveness said at a recent Council of Europe event. Germany’s interior minister also expressed …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar under the microscope
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar under the microscope

Live Mint  

The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history. Holding football's showpiece event in a desert state has necessitated an unprecedented reorganisation of the international calendar, shifting the World Cup from its normal slot in the northern hemisphere summer to …

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image

LA Times  

A man takes a selfie with a sign reading in English “FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022” at the corniche in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 11. “The Qatar World Cup kick-started discussion about sportswashing and human rights in football and it has been very steep learning curve for us all,” Norway soccer federation President Lise Klaveness said at a recent Council …

FIFA World Cup: Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers

India Today  

Hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Qatar in recent years to work on giant construction schemes as it boosted its infrastructure ahead of the World Cup. His father, a driver, "used to go to work at 3:00 am and come back at 11:00 pm," he said. They were among six to eight people living in a room at …

Qatar 2022: A World Cup plagued by controversy from the start
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar 2022: A World Cup plagued by controversy from the start

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Guardian reported last year there had been 6,750 deaths of south …

EXPLAINER: Qatar’s vast wealth helps it host FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Qatar’s vast wealth helps it host FIFA World Cup

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar is home to some 2.9 million people, but only a small fraction — around one in 10 — are Qatari citizens. They enjoy massive wealth and benefits fueled by Qatar’s shared control of one of the world’s largest reserves of natural gas. Here’s a look at Qatar’s economy and how this tiny country was …

FIFA called out after World Cup demand to 'focus on football' ahead of matches in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA called out after World Cup demand to 'focus on football' ahead of matches in Qatar

Daily Mail  

In late October, Socceroos voiced their opinions on aspects of life in Qatar Amnesty International were 'astonished' at FIFA's letter sent to all 32 nations FIFA told Socceroos and other nations to 'focus on football' ahead of World Cup FIFA have been labelled 'ludicrous and embarrassing' after president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura called for all 32 nations …

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

The Hindu  

FIFA have written to World Cup teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political "battles". The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing body's secretary general Fatma Samoura follows a number of protests made by World Cup teams, on issues ranging from LGBTIQ rights to …

Qatar gives fans paid trips to sing at World Cup ceremony
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar gives fans paid trips to sing at World Cup ceremony

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Up to 1,600 fans of the teams that qualified for this year’s World Cup are being recruited for an all expenses-paid trip to Qatar to sing in the opening ceremony and stay for at least two weeks promoting positive social media content about the soccer tournament and the host nation. The opening ceremony project is an extension of …

Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host

Al Jazeera  

Sheikh Tamim points to an ‘unprecedented campaign no host country has ever faced’ in the lead-up to the tournament. Qatar’s emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says his country has faced an “unprecedented campaign” of criticism in the lead-up to this year’s football World Cup. “Since we won the honour of hosting the World Cup, Qatar has been subjected …

Qatar’s World Cup, from the inside out
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar’s World Cup, from the inside out

Al Jazeera  

The World Cup is about to head to the Middle East for the first time. Malika Bilal: Back in 2010, when it was announced that Qatar would host the 2022 World Cup… Malika Bilal: The country’s residents were thrilled. Malika Bilal: So in addition to being the first in the Middle East, it’s also the first winter World Cup. Tony …

FIFA, Qatar ready for World Cup in just over a month’s time
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA, Qatar ready for World Cup in just over a month’s time

The Hindu  

Ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are approaching 3 million as the countdown continues to the first edition of the tournament in Qatar, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium in just over a month’s time on November 20. I can only reiterate FIFA’s confidence and deep appreciation for all the work preparing to deliver the …

Qatar: Is it really ready to host a World Cup?
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar: Is it really ready to host a World Cup?

New York Times  

Amid all the hyperbole and self-promotional rhetoric that leads us ever closer to the World Cup finals in November, the organisers have put forward at least one indisputable fact. It doesn’t mean it’s not going to work but it’s not an ideal situation for people travelling to Qatar.” That is echoed by Paul Corkrey of Football Supporters Association Cymru, who …

David Beckham is told he's made a 'big mistake' by taking £10m to be a paid ambassador for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

David Beckham is told he's made a 'big mistake' by taking £10m to be a paid ambassador for Qatar

Daily Mail  

David Beckham has been told he's made a 'big mistake' in taking an ambassadorial role for the Qatar World Cup, by former team-mate Eric Cantona. David Beckham has been urged to reverse his decision to become the face of Qatar 2022 Eric Cantona claims his former Man United team-mate 'doesn't know what has happened there' Cantona continued: 'If you have …

Qatar’s World Cup legacy has to go beyond a spectacular vanity project – but will it?
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar’s World Cup legacy has to go beyond a spectacular vanity project – but will it?

The Independent  

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Soccer newsletter: Qatar vows it will be ready to host 1.2 million World Cup visitors
2 years, 5 months ago

Soccer newsletter: Qatar vows it will be ready to host 1.2 million World Cup visitors

LA Times  

A clock in Doha, Qatar, counts down the days until it hosts the next FIFA World Cup. “A lot of these mega-infrastructure projects in the country have been brought forward to meet the demand of the tournament,” said Fatma Al-Nuaimi, the communications director for the World Cup organizing committee.. “But also to continue to serve our ambitious plan beyond the …

The documentary England must watch ahead of the Qatar World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

The documentary England must watch ahead of the Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It is actually a scene from a superbly moving documentary called The …

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress
2 years, 8 months ago

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress

Al Jazeera  

Norway’s football chief lashes out at FIFA and Qatar while the World Cup hosts and the sport’s governing body both point to labour reforms made in the country. Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its human rights record have been under the spotlight since it was awarded the hosting of football’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar hit back at 'ridiculous' attack by Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar hit back at 'ridiculous' attack by Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal

Firstpost  

Van Gaal said this week that it was “ridiculous” for the World Cup to be held in Qatar and that FIFA had only been motivated by money. Doha: Qatar’s top World Cup organiser has hit back at Louis van Gaal for criticising the decision to hold the event in the Gulf state, saying the Netherlands coach has failed to understand …

Qatar World Cup 2022 ticket sales to open, lowest $70 globally
2 years, 11 months ago

Qatar World Cup 2022 ticket sales to open, lowest $70 globally

The Hindu  

Fans can start registering to buy Qatar World Cup tickets on Wednesday with prices for visitors starting at around $70, one-third cheaper than the tournament in Russia. The intended ticket prices will be the cheapest at a World Cup since $3 seats in Mexico — based on 1986 exchange rates — and half the price of those made available to …

Qatar 2022: Football World Cup tickets go on sale
2 years, 11 months ago

Qatar 2022: Football World Cup tickets go on sale

Al Jazeera  

Neither FIFA nor the local organising committee has announced how many fans will be allowed into stadiums. Tickets for the Qatar 2022 World Cup have been put on sale with prices for residents wanting to attend the games starting at 40 Qatari riyals, the cheapest for locals since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Neither FIFA nor the local organising …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar hopes to attract 1.2 million visitors for showpiece event
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar hopes to attract 1.2 million visitors for showpiece event

Firstpost  

Qatar, with a population of approximately 2.75 million, will be the first ever Middle East World Cup host nation between 21 November and 18 December next year. Doha: Organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar hope to attract 1.2 million tourists to the Gulf country, an official said, hosting them in traditional hotels and “innovative” accommodation. “We hope that …

500 days to go: Qatar gears up to welcome one million fans at FIFA World Cup in 2022
3 years, 5 months ago

500 days to go: Qatar gears up to welcome one million fans at FIFA World Cup in 2022

The Hindu  

The 500-day countdown to next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar will begin on Friday. This will be the first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world - which will begin on November 21 and conclude on December 18 – Qatar National Day - next year. The CEO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, Nasser al-Khater, …

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