Fifa World Cup News

Qatar Duty Free Opens the First Ever FIFA Store at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM, has officially launched the first FIFA store at the World Best Airport, Hamad International Airport.

H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani Opens Maradona Fanfest
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani officially opened the Maradona Fanfest at Qatar Executive Premium Terminal at Hamad International Airport, which will welcome public visitors throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ until 18 December.

Etihad Airways to stream all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ matches live
Football fans flying with Etihad Airways during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ can watch every match live onboard while in the air on Etihad’s E-BOX entertainment channels Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra.

Qatar Airways, the Official Airline of the Journey Celebrates the Historic Opening of the FIFA World
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is officially underway and Qatar Airways, as the official airline of the journey, is marking the month-long tournament with special football-themed experiences at the stadiums and at fan zones across the country.

Raffles & Fairmont make debut in Qatar
The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha – which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar – are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ guests and the VIP delegation.

Celebrating Art, Football and Qatar’s Iconic Locations
Qatar Tourism reveals an incredible live destination art experience featuring goalpost-shaped installations that frame some of Qatar’s most picturesque views

FIFA Fan Festival™ launches at Al Bidda Park in Doha
More than 40,000 fans attended the opening, which included DJ sets, a firework display and a thrilling performance of the FIFA Fan Festival anthem Tukoh Taka by Myriam Fares and Maluma.

Qatar Airways Dedicates Song to Fans and Unveils Fun-Filled Experiences to Help Passengers
Qatar Airways announces that all passengers flying through Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA) until 31 December can experience complementary and entertaining pre-departure waiting areas, setting a new standard of excellence for international travel at sporting events.

Football fans won’t miss a moment of the action with Emirates ice
Emirates multi award-winning inflight entertainment system ice won’t be letting football fans down this winter, as all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™matches will be aired live on Sport 24 onboard the aircraft, as well as in the A380 onboard lounges, and across dedicated Emirates airport lounges – ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.

Qatar Airways welcome football fans on-board as the airline marks one week to go until the world cup
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline of the Journey to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ marks one week to go until the greatest sporting show on Earth, and flies the Qatar National Football Team back home.

Oman Air Launches Special Fares for World Cup Travelers from GCC
Getting the ball rolling this football season, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is offering special GCC fares to Muscat for those planning on heading to the World Cup. Oman Air won two awards at last evenings grand final of the World Travel Awards for World’s Leading Airline - Business Class and World’s Leading Airline - Customer Experience

Qatar Tourism launches destination art experience with David Beckham and English artist, Hugo Dalton
Qatar Tourism reveals an incredible live destination art experience featuring goalpost-shaped installations that frame some of Qatar’s most picturesque views David Beckham has captured a picture in front of one of the goalposts to mark the launch