Fifa World Cup 2022 News
Qatar aims to deliver sustainable FIFA World Cup
Qatar is delivering innovative environmental solutions to boost the sustainability goals associated with hosting this year’s FIFA World Cup.
FIFA opens second phase of ticket sales for World Cup Qatar 2022
FIFA has opened a second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, following the sale of 800,000 tickets in the first sale phase.
Millions of tickets requested for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The start of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has generated huge demand. More than 1.2 million tickets were requested by fans in the first 24 hours of the initial sales period.
Qatar Airways unveils World Cup 2022 packages
With just over a year to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks-off, Qatar Airways Holidays has launched a range of fan travel packages.
Qatar signs Accor partnership ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022
Authorities in Qatar have signed an agreement with Accor to manage operations and deliver services throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022. The deal runs through to the end of next year.
Qatar Airways launches new route to Abuja, Nigeria
Qatar Airways will operate three weekly flights to Abuja, Nigeria via Lagos from November 27th. The city becomes the sixth new destination added by the carrier since the start of the pandemic.
Qatar Airways signs World Cup sponsorship deal with FIFA
Qatar Airways has been named Official Partner and Official Airline of Fifa as part of a sponsorship package lasting until 2022. Upcoming events sponsored by Qatar Airways will include the Fifa Confederations Cup 2017, the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia, the Fifa Club World Cup, the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Gulf region expecting boost from World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will provide an economic boost to not just Qatar but the entire region, according to a new report by the National Bank of Kuwait. Neighbouring countries in the Gulf can also expect a financial boon from the tournament, the report argues, with Qatar’s significant construction programme expected to have a knock-on impact on other countries in the Middle East.
Qatar becomes first Middle East nation to host World Cup
Fifa’s executive committee have chosen Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup, beating off bids from favourites Australia, as well as Japan, United States, South Korea and Qatar.
Qatar 2022: travel and tourism winners
With the announcement that Qatar will become the first Middle East nation to host the Fifa World Cup, the entire region is set for sport tourism windfall. From the Burj Al Arab to Ferrari World, BTN gives a rundown of the hotels and attractions set to reap the rewards from hosting the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2022 bidders guide
With FIFA deciding who will host the 2022 World Cup, Australia and Qatar are both seeking to bring the tournament to their home continent for the first time, while Japan and South Korea are hoping to repeat alone what they achieved together in 2002.
Australia drops out of 2018 race
Football Federation Australia has confirmed it will no longer compete to host the 2018 World Cup, with momentum now swinging behind a potential European host. Australia will now focus on winning the race for the 2022 tournament, and will face opposition from Japan, Qatar and South Korea.