Away game: Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates did not qualify for the Qatar World Cup but it will be a winner anyway if an overspill of fans floods its hotels, restaurants and planes.
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Survey finds 73% believe FIFA should contribute to Qatar World Cup migrant worker compensation fund
Calls for FIFA to contribute to a compensation scheme for migrant workers in World Cup host country Qatar have received strong public backing in an international poll.
Long lines & lack of water mar Qatar WC stadium trial
"Stop! Can't you see the metro station is full? Stop!" a frazzled supervisor shouted as green-vested marshals linked arms to contain thousands of fans streaming from the stadium that will host soccer's World Cup final in Qatar.
Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial
DOHA: "Stop! Can't you see the metro station is full? Stop!" a frazzled supervisor shouted as green-vested marshals linked arms to contain thousands of fans streaming from the stadium that will host football's World Cup final in Qatar.
Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial
DOHA : "Stop! Can't you see the metro station is full? Stop!" a frazzled supervisor shouted as green-vested marshals linked arms to contain thousands of fans streaming from the stadium that will host soccer's World Cup final in Qatar.
2030 World Cup: Saudi Arabia, Egypt & Greece set for joint bid
Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece are set to announce a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup, according to reports.
FIFA World Cup Final Stadium Tested With First Sellout Crowd
The USD 675 million stadium that Qatar will use for this year's World Cup final was put through its first sellout test Friday with a match between the Egyptian and Saudi champions. Seventy-two days from the start of the tournament, organisers said the 80,000 capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium was full for the pre-match concert by Egyptian superstar Amr Diab and the game in which Al Hilal beat Egyptians Zamalek on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
World Cup beer drinking 'business as usual' in Qatar - top organiser
Beer drinking will be "business as usual" at the Qatar World Cup, the tournament's chief insisted Thursday, despite severely restricted alcohol sales in the Muslim Gulf state.