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Qatar 2022: Check out our coverage of the World Cup!
The World Cup can be entertaining. There is no shortage of beautiful goals, excitement until the 100th (sic!) minute, controversial refereeing calls and defeats for the favourites. But, we are especially interested in Qatar's stadiums, and if you somehow missed the events of recent weeks, we are here to help.
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Qatar 2022: What would we do without the Japanese?
Dirty money, top-level matches and broadcast to almost every corner of the globe. The World Cup in Qatar has many faces, but the most heartwarming scenes involve small gestures. Sometimes not even that small, as the Japanese fans cleaned up the entire stadium after their victory against Germany.
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Qatar 2022: What's wrong with the stadium attendance?
The whole football world has wondered why FIFA, in its official figures on the number of fans in the stands at the ongoing World Cup, states that there were more supporters than seats available in the stadium. This situation has happened several times before, so we explain what this is all about.
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Qatar 2022: World Cup inaugurated!
On Sunday, November 20 at 5pm (CET), the first whistle at the football World Cup was blown by the referee. In the opening match, the Qatari national team clashed with Ecuador. Earlier, the opening ceremony took place. Although it lacked big stars, it was still very impressive.
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Qatar 2022: FIFA World Cup kicks off today!
On November 20 at 5pm (CET), the great countdown will come to an end. A few months later than usual, in an uncharacteristic aura, the world's best footballers will hit the Qatari pitches. To celebrate the tournament, our editorial team has prepared a special stadium feature for you.
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Qatar 2022: Sensory rooms at 3 out of 8 WC stadiums
The first FIFA World Cup to be played in the Middle East is approaching rapidly, as it will begin in just 2.5 months' time. To prepare well for the tournament, Qatar has undergone extensive changes, promising to host the most accessible championship of all time.
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Qatar 2022: Huge Lusail Stadium debuted to mixed reviews
The Lusail stadium, the last of the eight that will host matches for the 2022 World Cup, opened on Friday with a game between Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, and Zamalek, from Egypt. The stadium will host the World Cup final on Qatar National Day on December 18.
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Qatar: The last stadium of the 2022 WC inaugurated!
Although the construction of Lusail Stadium was already completed in 2021, the 80,000-seater had to wait for its first official match until now. It is fair to say that all the venues for the upcoming World Cup are 100% ready for use!
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Qatar 2022: New report critical of the WC's environmental impact
The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar was hailed as the most environmentally friendly in history. Its organisers boasted that the World Cup will have net zero emissions related to the carbon dioxide. A newly published report dispels these hopes. The carbon footprint of the Qatari tournament could be even eight times greater than expected!
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Qatar: World Cup prelude at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Qatar will host the final qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al-Rayyan Stadium. On June 13 Costa Rica will play against New Zealand and on the following day Peru will face the winner of the Australia - UAE clash.
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Qatar 2022: Netherlands to kick off this year's World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will kick off in less than seven months. Interestingly, the opening match at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha will not feature the hosts. This is the first such case in 20 years. Instead, the Netherlands and Senegal will face each other at the very beginning of the tournament.
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Qatar 2022: Fighting for climate or saving the image?
The upcoming World Cup in Qatar raises as many controversies and question marks as it does positive associations with the football tournament itself. Air-conditioned stadiums, the fight against environmentalists, climate neutrality and much more. Meet the lights and shadows of the first ever WC to be played in December.
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New stadium: The date bowl still awaiting its first game
There are just over 9 months until the start of the 2022 World Cup. All venues are ready, but not all of them were officially inaugurated. Lusail Stadium - the arena of the grand final - is still waiting for the first match.
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New stadium: Desert tent from Qatar finally ready
The second-largest venue for the 2022 World Cup was inaugurated last year. On November 21, 2022, the first match of the tournament will take place there. The stadium is distinguished by architecture filled with desert symbolism.
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Qatar: All you need to know about Arab Cup 2021
The game between Qatar and Bahrain will open the Arab Cup 2021 that starts today. The tournament sees 32 games and 16 teams from across the Arab world coming to compete in Qatar.
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Qatar 2022: Fully demountable stadium is ready
One of the most innovative stadium projects in the world has reached the finish line. This is the seventh completed arena of the 2022 World Cup. We are still waiting for Lusail Stadium to be finished.
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Ethiopia: CAF suspends Bahir Dar International Stadium
Ethiopia will host Ghana at a neutral venue as the Confederation of African Football has held off Bahir Dar International Stadium due to numerous flaws.
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Qatar 2022: Al Thumama Stadium is finally open
On Friday, Al Thumama Stadium, the sixth venue for next year's World Cup, was officially inaugurated. The ceremony was honoured by the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the president of FIFA Gianni Infantino.
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Qatar 2022: Lusail Stadium nearing the finish line
Work on the largest stadium for the 2022 World Cup is almost finished. In early September the playing field was laid. But the first game is scheduled for 2022.
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Qatar 2022: Al Thumama Stadium opening announced
It’s already the sixth completed stadium of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Inspired by traditional head garment, Al Thumama Stadium will welcome fans during the upcoming Amir Cup final.