The move comes as Qatar, which has a population of 2.8 million, tries to accommodate an expected 1.2 million visitors during the November 20-December 18 World Cup, and as Saudi Arabia ramps up efforts to attract tourists.

Getting the football hordes around the city and between the eight stadiums promises to be one of the biggest challenges. In the first scrutiny of their years of preparations, organisers mimmicked the schedule for the busiest days of the tournament when about 300,000 fans could be in Doha at the...

There are 3,010,679 tickets available altogether, with FIFA saying a "last-minute" sales period will open in the run-up to the start of the tournament at a date still to be confirmed.

Jaime Byrom, who has sold millions of hotel rooms over 10 World Cups, said wealthy supporters will be flocking to the tiny Gulf state from around the globe.

The sudden move to bring forward Qatar's match against Ecuador -- to make it the opening match – may put pressure on its public relations team, add to the costs and confuse fans.

Football's top officials universally approved the decision, FIFA said in a statement while Qatar said it would give unspecified help to fans affected by the change. On the old schedule, Qatar against Ecuador was to be the official inauguration match on November 21 but Senegal against Netherlands would be the...

The opening match is scheduled to be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium, one of seven new venues purpose-built for the tournament since Qatar was awarded the World Cup in 2010.

Building work in Qatar's capital Doha, host of the 2022 World Cup, will be completed "well before the tournament", the event's CEO promised qualifying teams on Monday.

The WHO voiced confidence Tuesday that hosts Qatar would successfully manage the Covid-19 risks at the 2022 football World Cup.

Qatar warned the general public Sunday against the use of unauthorized vehicle license plates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo, after it auctioned off dozens of number plates for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Costs soar for the Qatari capital's limited accommodation. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said there were five million requests for tickets for the final at the 80,000-seat Lusail stadium, indicating feverish demand for the first World Cup in the Middle East.

Israeli citizens will be allowed to travel to Qatar to watch football's 2022 World Cup, despite the absence of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the government said. World football's governing body "FIFA has confirmed that Israeli citizens will be able to enter Qatar during the World Cup and watch...

Many GCC airlines have teamed up to create an air bridge to fly the fans to watch World Cup games during November and December, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker tells TRENDS.

Controlling hundreds of thousands of football fans in Qatar's capital will be the biggest security challenge of World Cup 2022, FIFA told police chiefs from competing nations on Sunday. The Gulf state's police are preparing an intricate system of road closures and extra public transport to move rival groups of...

Approved merchandise has gone on sale in stores, but cheap imitations are available in street markets and online. Thousands of migrant laborers many hired to build stadia and related infrastructure meanwhile again turned out for the last day of a five day tour that has seen the World Cup trophy...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said migrant workers take pride from hard work when he was asked about the conditions of workers building World Cup stadiums and infrastructure in Qatar. Infantino said workers would feel proud about building stadiums for this year's tournament in the Gulf nation.

Several measures will be implemented at this year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar in a bid to promote healthy lifestyles. Senior leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), and FIFA met together for the first Steering Committee meeting of the "Healthy FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022...

FIFA is on target to reap record revenues of seven billion dollars on the back of this year's Qatar World Cup, president Gianni Infantino said Thursday as experts predicted a long-term financial boom for football. Infantino told the annual congress of the sport's world governing body that FIFA's finances were...

The biennial World Cup has been left off the agenda of FIFA Congress in Doha, with only changes to the women's football calendar scheduled for a vote by the 211 member associations.

Palestinian midfielder Mohamed Rashid said, 'It makes us feel like our lives are cheaper than the lives of those in the West,' as the world stands in solidarity with Ukraine but stayed silent over wars in Palestine, Yemen, and Syria.

Chelsea was handed the prestigious trophy by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The last time Iranian women were allowed to attend a football match of their national team, after decades of being banned from stadiums, was October 2019. Since then, national team matches were held with no spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions.

A total of 18,068 transfers were registered, against 17,190 in 2020, a rise of 5 percent. The top 10 transfers alone generated almost 15 percent of the total spending while the vast majority of moves — nearly 88 percent — involved free transfers, suggesting cash-strapped clubs were looking for bargains.

Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, and Minister of Transport of the Republic of Iraq Nasser Hussein Bandar Al Shibli, visited Doha Metro project where they were briefed on the operations of the metro stations, and also about the components of the project from officials at the Qatar...

More than 2.5 million passengers used Doha Metro during that Arab Cup hosted by Qatar from Nov 30 to Dec 18, with an average of 130,000 passengers daily, Qatar Rail has said. Qatari media reports said Doha Metro operated 50,000 trips during the tournament and the average time between trains...

The MoU was part of joint cooperation for securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, between the Qatari Ministry of Defense and the ministries of defense of the countries participating in the event.

Qatar's Ministry of Interior has affirmed its high readiness to secure the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held by Nov. 29 to Dec.18, 2021, in coordination with all security units affiliated with the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. A total...

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) announced that 5,000 volunteers will participate in the 10th edition FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, according to local reports. SC's Volunteer Strategy Manager Nasser Al Mogaiseeb said that 5,000 volunteers, including 350 from outside Qatar, were selected following set standards Al Mogaiseeb...

Development of drainage stations, water treatment plants, pumping, and rainwater drainage networks in several parts of Doha.

The fourth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue led to both sides discussing to several economic, commercial, regional, and humanitarian issues.

Women were able to watch a game at the 80,000-seat Azadi stadium in October 2019, when Iran thrashed Cambodia 14-0.

Women spectators will be allowed to see a football match in Iran for the first time in two years.

On March 21, with 85 days to go before the first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ kicks off, Hublot brought together friends of the brand to celebrate the beautiful game of football in a Match of Friendship during Baselworld 2018. Thereafter in mid-April, with 60 days to go...

Shrouded under various controversies, already isolated Gulf nation Qatar has once again engulfed in a fresh wave of storm. It seems on the verge of losing its prized bid to host FIFA World Cup 2022, said reports. Qatar is reeling under international doubts resulting from alleged bribery in securing the...