#FIFA World Cup

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

All eight of Qatar’s stadiums were located within an hour’s journey time of central Doha

Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions in thrilling final

Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions after thrilling final

Lionel Messi bagged the Golden Ball award, while France’s Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot accolade

FIFA World Cup final: Argentina versus France – what you need to know

The final will take place on Sunday, December 18, at the Lusail stadium

Non-ticketed fans not allowed in World Cup stadium precincts

Non-ticketed fans not allowed to enter FIFA World Cup stadium precincts

The second semi-final will take place tonight, while the tournament’s final will be held on December 18

RTA announces extended Metro hours during Fifa World Cup

Dubai’s RTA announces extended metro hours during FIFA World Cup

After the last game, the last Metro will depart 45 minutes later, with 1.5 hours of additional service

Morocco ousts Spain, books spot in World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco ousts Spain, books spot in World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco beat 2010 World Cup champions Spain 3-0 on penalties

Non-ticketed fans can attend FIFA World Cup in Qatar after group stage

The ‘Early December’ feature, which allows fans without tickets to apply for a Hayya Card, is valid from December 2

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Attendance figures stand at 94% after first round of group stage

The highest match attendance of the tournament was the game at Lusail Stadium on November 24

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to livestream FIFA World Cup matches onboard its aircraft

The matches will be streamed live on Etihad’s E-BOX entertainment channels Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra

Saudi Arabia announces public holiday after historic FIFA World Cup win

Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in a 2-1 win, to mark an unprecedented entry into the football tournament

Sheikh Mohammed attends opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai

Dubai's Emirates to show FIFA World Cup matches live in the air

Dubai’s Emirates to show all FIFA World Cup matches live in the air

More than 200 of the carrier’s aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels

Dubai to operate 12,000 taxis, 60 buses, over 1,300 metro trips to facilitate mobility during World Cup

Dubai to operate 12,000 taxis, 60 buses, over 1,300 metro trips to facilitate mobility during World Cup

The transit modes will help transport fans across Dubai as well as those travelling to Qatar to attend the tournament

FIFA World Cup: Dubai’s DWC to operate up to 120 shuttle flights between Nov 20 and Dec 19

Dubai Airports has advised passengers flying on match day shuttle flights to check requirements with their respective airlines before arriving to the airport

Careem introduces inter-city rides from Saudi to Qatar

Careem introduces inter-city rides from Saudi to Qatar for FIFA World Cup

City-to-city rides are available to those attending multiple matches

FIFA World Cup ticket sales near 3 million

FIFA World Cup ticket sales near 3 million with over a month to go

Demand has been highest among fans based in Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico, the UAE, Argentina, France, Brazil, and Germany

Qatar outlines Covid-19 test requirements

Qatar outlines Covid-19 test protocols for international visitors attending FIFA World Cup

Visitors are not required to take a Covid-19 test after arrival in Qatar

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Qatar Airways to operate 55 total flights b/w Dammam and Doha for FIFA World Cup

The carrier will operate additional 25 flights around the match days of the Saudi national team

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Qatar suspends entry of visitors, excluding Hayya Card holders, during FIFA World Cup

The suspension will remain effective from November 1 until December 22

Kuwait Airways to operate 13 daily flights for FIFA World Cup

The airline would offer packages – that would include flights and tickets to the matches – starting from KD200

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FIFA World Cup ticket sales hit 2.45 million with three months to go

The event is set to start on November 20, a day earlier than planned

Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport expects full recovery next year amid travel surge

Dubai attracted 86.4 million travellers in 2019

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New York, Miami among cities hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches

The US last hosted the World Cup in 1994, an event that gave rise to Major League Soccer

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Hayya Card mandatory for all visitors to Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup

At the moment, the card is only being issued to those who have a ticket for the tournament

Qatar says World Cup preparations on track despite pandemic

Qatar is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on infrastructure construction ahead of the World Cup

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in Qatar

The highest ranked Arabs originating from Qatar in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list

Scoring a goal: Following the AlUla Declaration, how will Qatar’s growth plans fare?

Normalisation of ties with the GCC, the upcoming FIFA World Cup and economic reforms are painting a positive picture for the gas-rich nation