March 31, 2022 ·
New Zealand Reach World Cup Playoffs Against Costa RicaNew Zealand routed the Solomon Islands in the final of the Oceania qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoffs and for a chance to be at the 2022 tournament.
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March 30, 2022 ·
UAE and Australia Qualify for Asian 2022 World Cup PlayoffsIn Asia's final qualifier games, the UAE and Australia won their spots in a sudden-death match against one another for a chance at the inter-confederation playoffs.
March 08, 2022 ·
Ten Days Remain Until the 50th Amir Cup FinalA football milestone is on the horizon in Qatar. The 50th Amir Cup Final will kick-off at World Cup venue, Khalifa International Stadium, in just ten days.
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April 01, 2022 ·
Trending: FIFA 2022 World Cup Draw - The ResultsThe draw for the knockouts of the 2022 World Cup is complete; tournament groups have been decided! Check out which teams are lined up to do battle in Qatar.
March 31, 2022 ·
Mexico and the USA to Join Canada at 2022 World CupThe three CONCACAF slots for the 2022 World Cup have been filled - Mexico, the USA, and Canada will join twenty-nine other nations in Qatar this winter.
March 30, 2022 ·
Africa’s Five FIFA 2022 World Cup Slots Have Been SecuredAfter over two years of qualifiers, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia are the five CAF nations to book their 2022 World Cup tickets to Qatar.
In Other News
March 04, 2022 ·
Changing Lives Through Football and the World Cup 2022Qatar’s Generation Amazing programme has positively impacted nearly a million people’s lives worldwide, showing that sport really can make a difference.
February 10, 2022 ·
Hay'ya Card: What Is It, Who Needs It, and How Do I Get One?For the FIFA 2022 World Cup, fans in Qatar will need a Hay’ya Card to attend the games and access some other significant tournament benefits.
January 25, 2022 ·
Top Marks For Safety In Qatar And Its Capital City, DohaQatar is ranked the safest country in the world in 2022 according to the Numbeo Crime Index, with Doha as one of the safest cities.
January 24, 2022 ·
Qatar Pushes On With Green Transport Plans for the World CupQatar's commitment to a carbon-neutral World Cup is well supported, with a fleet of new environmentally friendly buses ready for the 2022 tournament.
All the stories you don’t want to miss about the eclectic world of football.
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World Cup History
Discover some of the most iconic goals in FIFA World Cup history, who scored them and why they were so extraordinary.
There have been some nine hundred World Cup football matches since the inaugural game in 1930; some have been superlative, a joy to behold, others are best forgotten.
The Game in Qatar
70 Years of Football Fever
Since Qatar's football journey began, a little over 70 years ago, the nation has steadily become a prominent member of the international football scene.
World Cup
Qatar's First World Cup
The Qatar national football team will play their first FIFA World Cup football match in 2022.
Football
Breaking the World Transfer Fee Records
Paris Saint-Germain has been Qatari owned since 2011, making them the richest club in France and one of the wealthiest in the world. So, it’s no surprise they broke world transfer fee records three times over a decade.
Football
Playing in the Final
In 1981, Qatar's youth team played in the FIFA U-20 Football World Cup, making it to the final.
Football
The Highest Cap Scorer
The current (2020) captain of the Qatar National Football Team, Hassan Al-Haydos is the highest cap scorer in the team's history - scoring a total of 127 caps.
Academies
Football Academies for Kids in Doha
Helping to shape Qatar's youngest footballers are some excellent training academies. Check out Qatar's finest football schools here.
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Qatar's incredible journey as they become the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup.
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Leaving a Legacy
By implementing tailored initiatives, Qatar aims to stimulate the country’s sporting industry and improve access to sports for all.
Qatar aims at strengthening local, regional and global unity, promoting healthier lifestyles, and increasing opportunities for all in sports, education and employment.
Qatar has committed to embedding environmental sustainability into the preparations for, and in the hosting of the World Cup in 2022.
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Travelling to Qatar
Visas
Qatar offers a variety of visas, or visa-free entry, depending on which country you hail from, how long you are planning to stay, and what brings you to Qatar.
Types of Visa
To visit Qatar, travellers from all over the world need first to see whether they are eligible for visa-free entry, or they need to apply for a Tourist Visa.
A business visa is required if you need to do a short-term business trip to Qatar. The length of your stay will determine what type of visa you need.
To live and work in Qatar, you must have a Work Residence Permit (RP). To be eligible for an RP, you must first have a sponsor.
If you are a resident in Qatar you may request a Family Visit Visa for your immediate family and for other relatives.
Discover the different types of visas Qatar has available for situations such as studying, investing in or returning to Qatar, and for newborns.
Climate
How Cold Can it Get?
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Qatar's history was a chilly 1.5 degree celsius.
Climate
How Hot Can the Summer Be?
The hottest, officially registered, temperature in Qatar was 50.4 degrees celsius in the Summer of 2010.
Climate
Life Before Air Conditioning
How did people survive in the Middle East before air-conditioning? The answer is quite surprising and includes the use of tents, animal hair, limestone, mud, narrow alleyways, shading and non-mechanised air circulation.
Air Travel
In the Top 10 Longest Airport Runways
Hamad International Airport has one of the longest runways in the world.
Steeped in tradition but emanating modernity, Qatar will delight, charm and amaze you.
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The Culture
Qatari Culture Trip
The influence of ancient Bedouin tribes, seafaring pearl divers, Islam, the Arab world and even expatriates, are all reflected in Qatari culture.
Fabulous places to visit
Access Qatar's portfolio of museums and art galleries, and make the most of a host of other benefits, by registering for the QM Culture Pass.
Qatar has a growing collection of museums charting the nation's history, culture and heritage, its links to the world, and its modern-day life.
Qatar has a vast coastline packed with beaches, 5-star hotels and resorts, islands, mangrove forests, wildlife and a host of other attractions.
For a great day out with your nearest and dearest, check out this list of family beaches dotted along Qatar's shores.
If you want to visit a public beach but don't want to compromise on facilities, check out Qatar's free beaches with great amenities in offer.
For a myriad of outdoor activities by the sea, check out some of Qatar's finest adventure beaches.
Horse Racing
Birthdays Made Simple
There are only two birth dates for the world's thoroughbred horses, no matter what month they were born during the year.
Horse Racing
The Horse Skeleton
Most horses have 205 bones in their skeleton - but not all! The Arabian Horse has less than its counterparts.
Camel Racing
Describing a Camel in Arabic
The standard word for camel in Arabic is 'Jamal'. However, describing a camel in Arabic isn't as simple as that - it is estimated that there are actually over 100 words in Arabic for the humble camel.
Camel Racing
Football and Camel Racing
The Paris Saint-Germain football squad competed in a camel race at the Al Shahaniya racecourse near Doha, as part of the Qatar Tour 2019.
Camel Racing
Age versus Kilometres
Camel race distances vary depending on the age of the camels running.
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Let Qatar Amaze You
BROWSE THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PHOTOS TO DISCOVER QATAR AND STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS.
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