#interesting facts

Qatar’s Generation Amazing programme has positively impacted nearly a million people’s lives worldwide, showing that sport really can make a difference.

On his way to the FIFA 2022 World Cup by foot, on a one-man journey to promote positive change, Santiago Sanchez Cogedor embodies the football spirit!

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.

COVID-19 has impeded progress towards the World Cup in 2022 but certainly hasn't stopped it. Qatar is still making great strides towards its 2022 goals.

The ability of fans to afford to travel to and participate in the World Cup tournament is paramount to its success - Qatar is working to keep the costs down.

Qatar is ranked the safest country in the world in 2022 according to the Numbeo Crime Index, with Doha as one of the safest cities.

Qatar Airways Holidays new World Cup travel offer includes flights, accommodation, match tickets and exclusive activities in a single package for Privilege Club members.

A new travel app has been launched in Qatar to help visitors plan their time in the country and immerse themselves in everything the Arab nation has to offer.

Doha has an array of attractions to offer, but equally as important is its cultural diversity and tolerance, safety and security and crisis management.

Qatar's commitment to a carbon-neutral World Cup is well supported, with a fleet of new environmentally friendly buses ready for the 2022 tournament.

As a new sustainable seafront edifice springs up in Qatar, we take a look at the country’s most ambitious project yet, Lusail City.

Qatar’s Aspire Zone and Spain’s LaLiga Business School are joining forces to foster a multifaceted sports and entertainment industry in the Middle East.

Lusail Stadium, one of Qatar’s eight 2022 World Cup stadiums, has passed a significant milestone: turf has been laid, meaning the venue is nearing completion.

StadiumDB.com recently announced the Top 10 stadiums inaugurated in 2020, and Qatar’s 2022 World Cup stadiums Ahmad bin Ali and Education City were on the list.

Have your say and cast your vote for the best new stadium of 2020 - Doha's Ahmad bin Ali and Education City stadiums, inaugurated last year, are in the running!

Two million in Qatar are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a milestone leaving over 80% eligible protected. Now, a third shot is available for most at risk.

Looking for a retreat that has it all - scenic, luxurious, relaxing but full of exciting activities - look no further than Qatar’s Salwa Beach Resort.

The world’s newest sports hub, Doha, has been awarded the prestigious honour of hosting the Olympic Council of Asia’s most celebrated sports event, The Asian Games.

Georgetown University Qatar with Dr Matthias Krug gives a fascinating insight into Qatar’s relatively unknown sports history at the latest World Cup lecture.

From being the first country in their region to host the FIFA World Cup, Qatar is continuing to lay claim to a myriad of ‘firsts’ for this major sporting event.

In 2022, throughout November and December, it is estimated that over a million visitors will arrive through in Doha and will be looking for a place to stay.

The construction of the new Metro rail network was put forward as part of Qatar’s bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights. Read our guide on all it has to offer.

As Qatar heads towards a more sustainable future, its array of clean transport options is expanding - many will be available for visitors at the 2022 World Cup.