Qatar says World Cup fans do not need Covid vaccination
Coronavirus vaccinations will not be mandatory for the million-plus fans going to the World Cup in Qatar this year, the Gulf state said on Thursday.
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Qatar World Cup readiness - accommodation issues remain
We're just under two months out from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022 finals in Qatar. Yes, it's hard for some to get their head around the fact that the competition will not be played in its traditional June/July slot. We know the reasons why.
Egypt, Greece, Saudi in talks to jointly host 2030 World Cup
Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia are in talks to jointly host the 2030 World Cup football tournament, an Egyptian official said Friday in televised remarks.
Wowzer! Qatar World Cup ticket sales approach 2.5 million, organisers reveal
A total of 2.45 million tickets have been sold for this year's World Cup in Qatar after over half a million were snapped up in the latest sales period, organisers announced on Thursday.
Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss
A company that sells exclusive FIFA packages to the well-heeled is predicting record sales for the World Cup in Qatar, but its owner insists the tournament will be "good value" for all fans.
CONFIRMED | Start of 2022 World Cup brought forward by one day - FIFA
The opening match at this year's World Cup, between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, has been brought forward by one day to November 20, FIFA said Thursday, confirming an AFP report.
FIFA confirm date change for Qatar 2022
FIFA has announced that the start date for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ has been pushed forward by one day to November the 20th. This means that the opening game for the tournament will now be hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium from 19:00 Mecca a day earlier than planned. Originally, the first game of the tournament was meant to be the Netherlands taking on Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium on the 21st of November from 13:00 Mecca, with the official opening set at 19:00 of the same day involving Qatar and Ecuador. Now the host's opener has been forward one day to be the standalone game on day one of the tournament.
Super Falcons to face Japan in international friendly in Kobe
[FILE]Super Falcons players pose for a team shot before the start of their Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against the Ivory Coast at the Stade Robert Champroux in Abidjan. Photo: Instagram/Super Falcons