FIFA World Cup 2022

The UAE has announced an integrated programme supporting holders of the 'Hayya' Card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will take this year from November 20 to December 18. The programme comes within the UAE’s initiatives aiming to support the state of Qatar, in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Through the Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa options, the UAE will be hosting the world cup fans, allowing them to enter UAE multiple times over a period of 90 days. UAE will be hosting the world cup fans, allowing them to enter UAE multiple times over a period of 90 days. The Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, explained that the programme includes granting a multiple-entry visa to the UAE for a total period of up to (90) days from the date of issuance of this visa. The visa fees are reduced to Dh100 and will be paid once for the whole period. The Authority indicated that holders of 'Hayya' card, can enter the UAE by applying for this...

As people around the globe prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin on Nov. 20 in Qatar, Coca-Cola has kicked off its marketing campaign focused on the sporting event. Building on its “Real Magic” global platform, which debuted last year, a new 60-second spot points to what’s possible as a crowd of jubilant fans seems to appear out of nowhere. Or do they? “As a fan, we have to always believe anything is possible,” Brad Ross, vp of global sports and entertainment marketing at the Coca-Cola Company, said in a statement about cheering for your favorite team despite the odds. “That’s where the magical dichotomy of Coca-Cola—one of the world’s oldest and most storied brands, but one that’s equally young at heart—comes to life.” Coca-Cola’s World Cup marketing push will also involve influencers, commercials featuring devoted fans, a digital hub where consumers can predict winners and, for the first time, a trophy tour to all 32 qualifying FIFA World Cup nations in the three mo...

 Adidas just launched the new Argentina 2022 World Cup away kit, confirming the previous leaks.

In a report by Qatar Tribune, as quoted by Hayya Platform CEO Saeed Ali Al Kuwari on the ‘Majlis’ programme of the Alkass Channel, Hayya Cards may not be required to enter Qatar 12 days after the start of the World Cup. As per the report, he clarified an earlier statement that suggested that the World Cup Fan ID was mandatory to enter Qatar from 1 November 2022. The official said, "After the first 12 days of the tournament, the entry procedures would be reviewed in line with the existing situation then. The Arab world’s first-ever FIFA World Cup is expected to bring more than 1.7 million people to Qatar in those months." According to the report, the first 12 days of the tournament would see a great influx and would require crowd control. He said "after that, 'requests' for entry to those who do not possess a Hayya Card would be 'reviewed'."

  Rare Lionel Messi World Cup stickers are being valued at more than 500 dollars online, as hype grows ahead of the winter tournament. The company which created the stickers also released some special versions labelled 'Legend'. In addition to the aforementioned version, there are the classic stickers, with the company having also produced four different types for each sticker. These special Messi stickers bear the label "extra sticker" on both the front and back. They have taken many by surprise and collectors have set about trying to get their hands on them. On some buying and selling websites, there are already several of these stickers on sale for quite high prices. The most coveted is the one of the Argentine forward and it is valued at around 580 dollars. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe, Luis Suarez, Luka Modric, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Eriksen, Heung-Min Son, Sadio Mane, Raphael Varane and Guillermo Ochoa, among others...

FIFA, the world's football governing body, on Friday lifted its suspension on the All India Football Federation. The move means India will remain the hosts for the U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 in October. "The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue third-party influence," FIFA wrote in its official release. "The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate of the committee of administrators that was set up to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee had been terminated and that the AIFF administration had regained full control of the AIFF's daily affairs." "FIFA and the AFC will continue to monitor the situation and will support the AIFF in organising its elections in a timely manner," FIFA wrote. "As a consequence, the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be hel...

  Saudi Arabia will approve visas for World Cup Qatar 2022 ticketholders, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. Spectators with the Hayya fan ID will be granted a visa allowing them to enter the Kingdom ten days before the start of the tournament, allowing them to stay for 60 days, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The visa will allow them to exit and re-enter the country during that period. Anyone applying for a visa must also obtain medical insurance before traveling to Saudi Arabia. Football’s biggest tournament kicks off on November 20 with a match between Qatar and Ecuador at Doha’s al-Bayt Arena. Qatar is bracing for a massive strain on its infrastructure due to the coming influx of visitors. FIFA reported this month that more than 2.45 million tickets had been sold. This would mean that the country’s population of around 2.7 million will nearly double for the duration of the tournament. It has been widely reported that the Gulf state is expect...

The Football Association will brief official English representatives travelling to the World Cup on Qatari etiquette to ensure they avoid causing offence during the tournament. Members of Gareth Southgate's playing squad and support staff, FA dignitaries and supporters will be provided with up-to-date information on the nuances of Qatari culture to ensure they stay the right side of the nation's traditions. The UK government's official travel advice to residents travelling to Qatar reads: 'Local laws and customs reflect the fact that Qatar is an Islamic country. 'You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend.' The Islamic nation are expected to ease a number of their customs during the tournament given the vast number of people that will descend on Qatar for the World Cup. Nevertheless, all visitors will still be expected to be respectful of local traditions and the FA...

Pakistan Army will assist Qatar with security during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 as the mega event is set to begin in November this year.  The federal cabinet on Monday approved the agreement between the Pakistan Army and Gulf nations for the security of the football mega event. Earlier, Doha sought the Pakistan Army’s assistance for the security of the event as it will be hosting the extravaganza for the very first time. The upcoming event is only the second to take place in Asia, after Japan and South Korea joint-hosted the event back in 2002. The recent development comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s maiden visit to Qatar at the invitation of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This will be the premier’s first visit to Qatar since assuming office in April 2022. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including key members of his cabinet. Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close and cordial fraternal ties, deeply rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and ...

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, announced the winners of its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ promotion for the month of July. Set to run until September 30th, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ promotion gives customers the chance to experience “a once in a lifetime opportunity” of attending the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ matches, courtesy of Visa. In partnership with Visa, QIB continues to reward its customers as part of the ongoing promotion and World Cup celebration. Five lucky winners received hospitality packages for two and 48 winners received match tickets for two to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Group Stage, Round 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final matches, courtesy of Visa. The full list of winners is published on QIB’s website. Existing and new QIB Visa cardholders can take part in QIB’s promotion on its Mobile App, by applying for the recently introduced FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ limited edition Visa Debit, Credi...

Qatar received its first Eurofighter Typhoon from BAE Systems on August 15 at an official rollout ceremony in the UK, hosted by Cliff Robson, BAE Systems Group, Managing Director Air. The event was held at BAE Systems’ facility in Warton, UK. It was attended by Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah and Commander of Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), Major General Jassim Mohammed Ahmed Al Mannai. The Typhoon will be delivered from the UK to Qatar later this month, as per the statement released by BAE Systems. The fighter was seen in Qatari in-service colors, undertaking flight tests at the Wharton facility.

There's nothing like watching an action-packed penalty shoot-out pitting players against goalkeepers, with either one leaving as the hero or the villain. At any World Cup, taking a successful penalty means being remembered for years, if not decades. The origins of the penalty The penalty kick as we know it today was introduced by the International Football Association Board (IFAB's) Law 14 in 1891. In accordance with the law, a player who purposefully trips, holds, or handles the ball within 12 yards of their own goal line is liable for a penalty. What is it like to take a penalty at a World Cup? The USA's all-time leading scorer, Landon Donovan, put away 57 goals in 157 games and was America's top scorer in World Cup history. Landon told Football Now that taking a penalty in football's biggest tournament is a "nerve-wracking" experience. "You are very aware that this is a big moment not only for you and your team but your country," Donovan told ...

  With fewer than 100 days to go until the 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a total of 2.45 million tickets have already been sold. The first World Cup to be held in the Middle East and the Arab world will begin on November 20, bringing together fans from the region and around the world in a compact and modern setting. Qatar, USA, England, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, France, Argentina, Brazil and Germany represent the top 10 countries with the most ticket sales. The most sought-after tickets According to official figures, the most popular matches are: Cameroon vs Brazil, Brazil vs Serbia, Portugal vs Uruguay, Costa Rica vs Germany and Australia vs Denmark. For those unable to attend the games, a series of FIFA fan zones will be put together to offer spectators personalised, festive, exciting and safe areas where they can enjoy the matches free of charge.

Dubai International Airport is gearing up to help ease transit travel for World Cup supporters ahead of the tournament starting in November, its director said on Wednesday. The first World Cup ever held in a Middle Eastern country is set to kick off in Qatar on November 20, and will last until December 18. Gulf states have agreed to ease administrative procedures for fans in transit, in particular through the UAE. “We are actually putting together some immigration procedures which actually should make that transition between the two countries a lot easier,” Dubai Airports chief Paul Griffiths told AFP. He said online check-in will mean normal procedures can be bypassed “and then you can get in and out very quickly”. Pre-pandemic, Dubai was the world’s busiest airport for international passengers. Without specifying figures, Griffiths said there would be “quite a number of flights every day during the World Cup, ferrying fans to and from Doha”, the Qatari capital, following requests by ...

  Winterhill Hospitality is approved by FIFA to sell and distribute FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets through their online store, and it was recently discovered by Israeli world cup goers that were looking for their country is listed, it shows "occupied Palestinian territories" instead. A sales agent made the modifications in favor of Muslims in Palestine This modification was made by a sales agent that is now removed from the FIFA Network since Israeli world cup attendees were outraged that they were not getting the same treatment as every other country. Added to that, other countries like Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, are also absent from the ticket list for citizens from these countries could attend the great event. Qatar vs Israel Qatar being a Muslim country has its reservations towards none Muslim countries, however, they respect other beliefs and can maintain peace and understand the diversity of other religious alignments, however, this is not the case with Israel...

  The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes. The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a committee of administrators to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee has been repealed and the AIFF administration regains full control of the AIFF’s daily affairs. The suspension means that the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022™, scheduled to take place in India on 11-30 October 2022, cannot currently be held in India as planned. FIFA is assessing the next steps with regard to the tournament and will refer the matter to the Bureau of the Council if and when necessary. FIFA is in constant constructive contact with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India and is hopeful that a positive outcome to the case may still be achieved.

There are just 97 days until the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup -- thanks to a last-minute change of plan by FIFA to allow host Qatar to kick off the tournament a day earlier than scheduled -- and there are already winners and losers in the Premier League as a consequence of the decision to stage football's biggest competition in the middle of the 2022-23 European club season. Liverpool and Arsenal have the ability to use the six-week shutdown in the club game to their advantage -- the Premier League goes into World Cup hibernation Nov. 13, resuming Dec. 26 -- but none of the so-called Big Six will be hit harder than Chelsea. Managers Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola have all voiced their concerns about the potential impact of Qatar 2022 on the physical and psychological well-being of their players, but some clubs are in better shape than others to cope with the unique challenge of planning for the before, during and after of the World Cup, which now starts Nov. 20 a...

  SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil insisted that it won't play its suspended World Cup qualifying match against Argentina next month, arguing Wednesday that the risks are too high ahead of the tournament in Qatar. The qualifier nearly one year ago in Sao Paulo was stopped by local health officials after six minutes due to COVID-19 protocols regarding four Argentinian players. FIFA fined the soccer bodies of both countries and demanded the match be played. Brazil’s confederation and Argentina’s federation took the case to the Court for Arbitration of Sport, which is expected to rule later in August. The game would be in September but FIFA has not set a date. Brazil coach Tite does not want to play the match due to risks of injuries, suspensions and a potential boycott by the Argentinians, according to Brazilian confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues. Brazilian media has reported the Selecao would rather play two friendlies in Europe. “We will reach out to FIFA so this match is not played....

The wait for the World Cup continues to get shorter and shorter, as the opening match of the tournament is exactly 100 days from now. With the Qatar-Ecuador match having been moved forward one day, we're that much closer to seeing the best players in the world compete for football's biggest prize.

  Morocco have parted company with national team coach Vahid Halilhodzic just three months before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The country's football federation (FRMF) said the decision was taken because of disagreements on how to prepare the Atlas Lions for the finals. "The two parties have agreed to part ways amicably," a statement from the FRMF said. Halilhodzic, 69, took charge of the North Africans in August 2019. He led the side to the quarter-finals of this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and then secured World Cup qualification in March following a 5-2 aggregate win over DR Congo. The Bosnian's departure clears the path for the return of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech to the Morocco squad, following a highly publicised spat involving the pair. The 29-year-old quit international football in February and then turned down a call-up for March's World Cup play-off against DR Congo - but FMRF president Fouzi Lekjaa subsequently said the door was open f...

  The World Cup is set to start one day earlier than planned on Sunday, 20 November with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador. The Group A opener was due to be played on 21 November at 16:00 GMT, as the third match of the competition. The opening match of the tournament was to be Senegal against the Netherlands at 10:00, earlier on the Monday. However, the administrative arm of world governing body Fifa has submitted a proposal to move the Qatar game. It followed discussions with Qatar and their opponents Ecuador, after receiving a request from the South American confederation Conmebol. It fits in with the tradition of either the hosts or the holders being involved in the opening match. The final decision will be made by the bureau of the Fifa council, which comprises the six confederation presidents, plus Fifa president Gianni Infantino. If it is approved as expected, it would not change the release dates for players, and Senegal against the Netherlands would be switched to 16:00 on the ...

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Paul Pogba's participation at the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar is in doubt, but France coach Didier Deschamps believes the midfielder will be fit in time. Having rejoined Juventus from Manchester United on a free transfer this summer, Pogba injured the meniscus in his right knee, which could see his calendar year ended. But in an interview with Le Parisien, Deschamps was clear in his belief that Pogba would take part in Qatar. "His participation at the World Cup is not up for question," Deschamps asserted. Pogba opted against undergoing surgery on his knee, as that would have ruled him out for the winter tournament. Instead, he could return within five weeks and ahead of the November World Cup start date. "We're talking about important players," Deschamps said of Pogba and N'Golo Kante's current situations. "They're key, they've a lot of experience, they're leaders. "It's important for them to be there, but we can never ...

  Team bases: Argentina: Qatar University Australia: Aspire Academy Belgium: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort Brazil: The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa Cameroon: Banyan Tree Doha Canada: Century Premier Hotel Lusail Costa Rica: dusitD2 Salwa Croatia: Hilton Doha Denmark: Retaj Salwa Resort Ecuador: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha England: Souq Al Wakra Hotel France: Al Messila Germany: Zulal Wellness Resort Ghana: Double Tree by Hilton Doha Iran: Al Rayyan Hotel Doha Curio Collection by Hilton Japan: Radisson Blu Mexico: Simaisma Morocco: Wyndham Doha West Bay Poland: Ezdan Palace Hotel Portugal: Al Samriya Autograph Collection Hotel Qatar: Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel Saudi Arabia: Sealine Beach Senegal: Duhail Handball Sports Hall Serbia: Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha Spain: Qatar University South Korea: Le Meridien City Centre Switzerland: Le Royal Meridien Tunisia: Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach Wales: Delta Hotels City Centre Uruguay: Pullman Doha West Bay USA: Marsa Malaz Kempinski

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expressed their discontent with the midseason World Cup in Qatar over concerns of the demands on their players. Tuchel said that players could be affected in the months before and after the World Cup in Qatar, adding that the emotions and demands of soccer's showpiece tournament could leave footballers drained. Klopp said it makes him "angry" and that football's governing bodies could do more to protect the players. The Premier League's 2022-23 season will be paused from Nov. 12 to accommodate the World Cup, which runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18, and will resume on Boxing Day. "It doesn't make so much sense," Tuchel said in a news conference on Friday. "The players are very focused on the World Cup already which is a good thing because they come in shape and take care of themselves. "But it's also a bad thing because they are also focused on World Cup and not just here. We will ...

Demand for private jets to Qatar has surged ahead of the country's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November, according to an industry source. DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Dubai-based conglomerate Al-Futtaim and Germany's DC Aviation GmbH, said that there has been a "surge in requests" from customers looking to fly privately to Doha, Qatar towards the end of the year. The football World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18 this year, is expected to add $17 billion to the Qatar's economy. "We have seen a sharp increase in enquiries for the later stages of the tournament from the first week of December until the finals, which take place on December 18," said Holger Ostheimer, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim managing director. With the "huge volume of requests", the company said it will make available aircraft ranging from the very light and affordable four-seater Cessna Citation Must...

  After hitting so many milestones internationally, Korean music act, BTS is now set to sing the FIFA World Cup 2022 anthem! The South Korean boy band will lend their vocals to the biggest football sport event’s opening ceremony, which will take place in Qatar from November 21 till December 18, 2022. However, right now further details about this are unclear. K-Pop band will participate in FIFA World Cup 2022 celebrations as a part of Hyundai’s World Cup partnership project. They got the opportunity to sing this year’s anthem as the worldwide brand ambassador for Hyundai Motors. Hyundai Motors’ campaign, dubbed ‘Goal of the Century’, will promote sustainability and features football legend Steve Gerrard, Korean national team captain Park Jisung, UNESCO ambassador Nadia Nadim, fashion designer Jeremy Scott, and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn. Additionally, there’s also the ‘Hyundai Goal of the Century Pledge’. Which is a giveaway event that begins on July 29th and will last till September 30...

  Uruguay hosted the competition's first ever tournament in 1930 and say they want to bring the World Cup "home" when it celebrates its centenary. "This is the dream of a continent," said Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol). Spain and Portugal have also announced a bid to be joint hosts. Uruguay beat Argentina in the final to win the inaugural World Cup in 1930 and Dominguez was speaking at the scene of that win - Montevideo's Centenario Stadium. "There will be more World Cups, but the cup only turns 100 one time, and it needs to come home," added Dominguez. Chile hosted the World Cup in 1962, while the tournament was held in Argentina in 1978. "It's right for the World Cup to be hosted where it all began, 100 years later," said Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Football Association. The 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar while Canada, Mexico and the USA will be joint hosts...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is now only three months away, and new kits for the participating teams are being released one after another. So, what will the German contingent from Bayern Munich be wearing? The kit has not been officially released, but Footy Headlines, who are usually very trustworthy with their leaks, has issued a semi-official leak. This is how Hansi Flick’s side will suit up at the upcoming World Cup. The base of the shirt is white as usual, but there is a massive thick black stripe that splits the shirt from top to bottom. The adidas logo and the DFB badge are smack in the middle of the shirt, which seems to be a common theme with Germany shirts nowadays - the Frauen (congratulations to them on a successful Euro tournament, by the way) also wear jerseys that have the logos in the middle. It looks to be a rather polarizing design. While some of the reception from the BFW newsroom seems positive, this writer finds it to be the most ghastly Germany shirt of the past decade....

Football is shaping national identities and regional geopolitics in the Middle East and North Africa, and Gulf states' huge investments in European clubs are key to their soft-power strategies These stories showcase the ubiquitous place that football has come to hold in the Middle East and, in turn, the region’s impact on football globally The headline story in world football this summer concerned young French phenomenon Kylian Mbappe's decision to sign a three-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the expense of pursuing his lifelong dream move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. PSG, which is owned by the state-funded Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), made the 23-year-old Mbappe the highest-paid footballer in the world, and even reportedly gave him a $125m signing bonus, a virtually unheard of fee for a team retaining its own player. In a far less reported story, in late May the Argentine national football team cancelled a scheduled friendly match against Israel,...