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Allison Taylor highlights her SC journey as part of our Amazing: Delivered series

SC and GORD release five documents which aim to inspire and inform businesses in the construction sector

James Varley looks back on his SC journey as part of our Amazing: Delivered series

Aisha Al Naama looks back on her SC journey as part of our Amazing: Delivered series

Powering temporary tournament infrastructure directly from the national grid saved 5 million litres of diesel

Al Thumama Stadium gathering follows group launch during Qatar 2022

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi discusses FIFA World Cup™ delivery during fireside chat

Eight-part docuseries features exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage

SC staff reflect on their achievements to mark International Women’s Day

Khaled Al Mawlawi discusses exceptional FIFA World Cup™ hosted by Qatar

Hamad Abdulaziz officially recognised after attending 44 matches during Qatar 2022

Qatar 2022 legacy programme welcomes more than 250 guests at Lusail community club

Eng. Bodour Al Meer highlights FIFA World Cup™ environmental sustainability efforts during WETC-2023

SC participates alongside WHO, MOPH and FIFA

Contributors to Legacy Majlis session include Pixstory CEO Appu Suresh and basketball legend Dwight Howard

Robust strategy smoothly transports millions of passengers during FIFA World Cup™

Khalid Al Mawlawi outlines Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™ journey during Municipal Investment Forum in Saudi Arabia

SC’s Fatma Al Nuaimi recognised as inspiring female leader by World Women Foundation

Almost six billion engagements on social media, with 262 billion cumulative reach across all platforms

Variety of performances entertained fans during 29-day footballing event

Collaboration and knowledge-transfer to continue in 2023 to support workers’ rights initiatives in Qatar

Region’s first behavioural insights and nudge unit promoted healthier fan experience during Qatar 2022

GA reaches target of 1 million people impacted by football-for-development programmes

Volunteers look back on magnificent FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

More than 2,000 tonnes of waste collected from Qatar 2022 stadiums were recycled or composted

Five social media stars attend all 64 matches of Qatar 2022 as a part of SC initiative

FIFA World Cup™ Ambassadors reflect on the achievements of Qatar 2022

Carling Jackson – The Athlete Artist – discusses her Qatar 2022 journey

One Tide Industry Coalition will promote recycling, renewable materials and diverting waste from landfill

Qatar celebrates successful delivery of the most compact, accessible and family-friendly FIFA World Cup™ in history

Fans enjoy compact tournament, accessible features and family-friendly atmosphere

Football legends look forward to showpiece final at Lusail Stadium

Former England captain hails fan experience and quality on the pitch

Younis Mahmoud and Mubarak Mustafa look forward to Qatar 2022 final between Argentina and France

Qatar and FIFA deliver the most accessible mega sporting event in history

Tournament organisers work with key stakeholders to promote plastic reduction strategies

Awad Sibeet, from Omani band Al Waad, shares his thoughts on performing at Qatar 2022

Graffiti artist Michael Conjusta is creating murals outside Qatar 2022 stadiums

Stars of the global game give Qatar 2022 workers the experience of a lifetime

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC Secretary General, assesses the impact of Qatar 2022

Ugandan community dance troupe support Qatar’s FIFA World Cup entertainment

Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mawlawi discusses challenge of four matches a day

Meet the 76-year-old volunteering legend from Germany who is supporting Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™

Doha resident Bryan Kelly discusses his role as an audio descriptive commentator during Qatar 2022

Football legends Wael Gomaa and Ali Al Habsi discuss the outstanding success of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the region

Family duo are learning new skills from the experience of supporting the first mega-event in the Middle East and Arab world

Qatari DJ Deus Deserto is proud to share his music with fans from across the globe during the FIFA World Cup™

Abdulla Al Qahtani shares details of his volunteering experience at international football’s showpiece event

Lebanese multi-instrumentalist Ricardo Haila is performing across Qatar during the FIFA World Cup™

Poland defeat Serbia in final at FIFA Fan Festival™ in Al Bidda Park

Duo praise action on the pitch and vast number of entertainment options

Milestone visitor Haytham Mokhtar wins two tickets to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final

Qatar 2022 has been a catalyst for improved accessibility across the country

Service is offered in Arabic for the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history

New ‘Early December’ feature now available on Hayya Card platform

Sensory rooms at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadiums help create a memorable experience for fans with special needs

Tournament will utilise 4K technology for the first time in history

More than 300 young people learn key life skills on sidelines of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Ahmed Al Baker, Fahad Al Kuwari and Mohammed Al Ibrahim discuss the development of La’eeb

Host Country Media Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha is the heartbeat of operations

Qatar Legacy Ambassadors see the tournament as a watershed moment for the region

SC-organised event is the biggest fan zone project to be staged during Qatar 2022

Dutch legend says Brazil, France and Spain are the standout teams so far

Prodigal UPG stage daily shows as part of SC’s Cultural & Entertainment Experience Programme

Football fanatics are attending every match at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Two-time FIFA World Cup™ winner pleased with Brazil’s start at Qatar 2022

SunPave technology will power charging station at Qatar 2022 venue

Epic three-month journey from the Stade de France to Lusail Stadium

Tunisian volunteer Alaeddine Masmoudi inspired by his volunteering journey

Mexico legend enjoying the early stages of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world

Al Nahda Qatari Ladies Group performs at Al Bayt Stadium and FIFA World Cup™ Original Trophy Tour

Qatar star’s sister shares pride at seeing her brother in action on the biggest stage of all

United 2026 officials meet Qatar 2022 legacy programme chiefs and delegates

Meet FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ accessibility volunteer Aisha Tanvir

Dazzling Qatar 2022 opening ceremony wows billions of fans across the globe

Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in tournament opener at Al Bayt Stadium

Activation will host thousands of fans during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Al Kharsaah to offset about half the emissions generated by the tournament

Inspiring community events are attended by players and coaches from USA, England, Netherlands and Argentina

Qatar football legends look forward to first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world

Ecuador fan Maria Fernanda Iglesias expects 5,000 of her compatriots to attend Qatar 2022

Former Netherlands international also expects strong Dutch showing at Qatar 2022

Plan ahead and allow plenty of time to complete your journey

Superstar athlete sees the tournament as an opportunity to form meaningful connections

Facility at FIFA Fan Festival™ will support fans during the tournament

Brazil legend expects his fellow countrymen to claim a sixth title at Qatar 2022

Legendary Oman goalkeeper expects Messi and co to lift the trophy at Lusail Stadium on 18 December

128-page Fan Guide delivers essential tournament and host country information

Facility will help journalists and broadcasters cover the FIFA World Cup™

In our latest Making History interview, we speak to the SC’s Fatma Al Nuaimi

Australia legend expects Socceroos to make history at this year’s FIFA World Cup™

Famous prize arrives in Doha after global tour

Cameroon legend is backing African nations to shine during Qatar 2022

Plan your journey ahead of time before the big kick-off

USA players among the first to touch down as they get set to challenge England, Wales, and Iran

Friends travel more than 10,000km through 15 countries to back Lionel Messi & Co at Qatar 2022

Abu Hamour resident Boris Adi expects the Indomitable Lions to reach the latter stages of the World Cup

Resident DJ and Michael Jackson Show to entertain visitors

Innovation is boosting venues across the country all-year-round

Hamad Medical Corporation leads blood supply campaign

QAR 22 value reflects Qatar’s cultural heritage and football history

Popular singer shares his excitement ahead of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world

Stand-up star says the stunning venue will be the beating heart of this year’s FIFA World Cup™

Thani Al Zarraa discusses his 10-year career journey with the SC

First FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world will be a tournament for all

Recycling infrastructure to set new standards for mega sporting events

Abdullah Al Salmi walks from Jeddah to Doha to attend the first FIFA World Cup™ in the region

Doha-based Pablo Sanz-Reherman is hoping La Celeste go all the way in this year’s tournament

Tournament organisers announce details during press conference at Host Country Media Centre

Stakeholder Relations Director Khaled Al Suwaidi discusses his FIFA World Cup™ journey with the SC

Qatar 2022 venue will host seven matches during this year’s FIFA World Cup™

Saudi Arabia legend looks forward to the first FIFA World Cup™ in the region

Event focused on capacity building and leadership

More than 70,000 room nights can now be booked via the Qatar Accommodation Agency portal

Key protocols for fans travelling to Qatar

Get to know Maryam Al Muftah, who has worked on the Qatar 2022 project since 2013

Legendary striker lauds Qatar 2022 venue designed by fellow Iraqi Zaha Hadid

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup™ venue

Corniche pedestrianisation means public transport will provide the quickest access

Legacy programme marks milestone and launches year-long Goal 22 project

Facility to open on 1 November at Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre

Masaaki Hayashi is looking forward to welcoming Samurai Blue supporters to Qatar

Mead Al Emadi looks back on her FIFA World Cup™ journey with the SC

The keynote speaker was Dr. Wolfgang Drechsler

Exhibits supplied by football memorabilia collector Mohammed Abdulateef

Ambassador Programme Manager Faisal Khalid discusses his FIFA World Cup™ journey with the SC

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup™ venue

Find out more about the Global Sustainability Assessment System

Event will feature stars from stage and screen

Latin American supporters are busy finalising their trips to the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world

With just a month to go, FIFA World Cup™ Ambassador Nadia Nadim believes the tournament will unite cultures

Doha resident Enrique Blanco expects friendships to be formed during the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world

Learn more about the first fully-demountable tournament venue in FIFA World Cup™ history

Country to become unrivalled entertainment destination during tournament

Qatar 2022 legacy programme has benefitted more than 1 million people in more than 35 countries since 2010

Socceroos legend visits the Qatar 2022 venue weeks before the big kick-off

Maria Fernanda Borloz says Costa Rica fans are ready to share their ‘pura vida’ culture at this year’s FIFA World Cup™

Star Egyptian player sees Qatar 2022 as a watershed moment for the Middle East and Arab world

Fans should note various travel options in order to ensure a smooth experience during the tournament

SC’s digital platform will help global media cover the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Facility will provide issue resolution for FIFA World Cup™ fans

Exercise was held as organisers switch from planning to operations

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venue

More than 5,000 students have benefited from education and training programmes

Members of the SC initiative recently met former England captain David Beckham

Light The Sky is the fourth release from the multi-song FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack

Qatar-based supporter Lee Juho shares his excitement ahead of this year’s tournament

‘Hayya with Me (1+3)’ option now available

Former Argentina captain believes compact tournament will boost performances

SC legacy project continues to benefit youth across the region

Learn more about the venue for this year’s final

2,000 players from more than 78 nationalities use FIFA World Cup™ training facilities

Broadcaster Rhodri Williams is ready to share a special FIFA World Cup™ experience with fellow Dragons followers

• Official training begins for 20,000-strong volunteer workforce

Facility will provide Hayya Card printing and issue resolution for fans until the end of the tournament

Former Ivory Coast midfielder expects Qatar 2022 to be ground-breaking for the Middle East and Arab world

Hosting the FIFA World Cup™ has been a catalyst for improved accessibility

Unmissable opportunity to catch up to two matches per day during group stage

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup™ venue

Local communities across the country benefit from sport and leisure facilities

Every Beautiful Game competition launched by Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy

Mexico legend previews this year’s FIFA World Cup™

MoU signed by H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi and Matthew Swift in New York

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup™ venue

Artists from Qatar and the region, plus stakeholders, entertained fans at Lusail Stadium

Every FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ ticket holder will need to apply for Hayya

Atlas Lions supporters visit Al Thumama Stadium as excitement builds for Qatar 2022

Doha-based France fan Alem Ismain is ready to cheer on Les Bleus at this year’s FIFA World Cup™

Iraq legend sees hosting the FIFA World Cup™ as a turning point for the region

Members of Qatar Fan Leader Network share their impressions of FIFA World Cup™ final venue

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup™ venue

Football legends reflect on spectacular night in front of record attendance

Four-day Fans’ Cup will be contested by 32 teams

Al Hilal and Zamalek stage exciting match after stunning Amr Diab concert

The latest tickets, accommodation and transport news

Roads and public transport will be busy around Lusail Stadium on 9 September

Brazil legend visits FIFA World Cup™ final venue as Qatar gears up to host Lusail Super Cup

Reimagined FIFA Fan Festival™ to make stellar debut at Qatar 2022™ before heading to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Landmark match to be held at Lusail Stadium on Friday 9 September

Locally-based Canada fan Don Rikley is ready to be part of the best show on Earth

Find out more about the ultramodern city that will host this year’s FIFA World Cup™ final


Join the movement and #PledgetoPlayEveryday

Innovative digital platform offers media and broadcast representatives seamless access to Host Country content and a range of permit and accreditation processes

Doha-based Socceroos fan Mitch Scott believes Qatar’s welcoming nature will leave a positive impression

Qatar Legacy Ambassador met with media and fans in Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana

Milestone match to be held at Lusail Stadium on 9 September

Supporters attend Fan Leader Network event at Qatar 2022 tournament venue

Lusail Stadium: The project of a lifetime

Concession stands will be located across tournament sites during mega-event

The new single features Puerto Rican multiplatinum award-winning superstar Ozuna and French-Congolese rapper Gims

Find out more about the venue for this year’s FIFA World Cup™ final

Milestone match to be held at Lusail Stadium on 9 September

Executives attend Arab Sports Journalists Forum to meet Omani media

Session included discussions related to athletes and coaches

Over half a million tickets sold during the latest sales period

UNHCR, EAA & GA collaboration will help to build stronger communities.

Match Day Shuttle services will fly thousands of supporters to Doha during tournament

80,000-capacity venue to host FIFA World Cup™ final on 18 December

Tunisia fan Aymen Sassi believes Qatar 2022 will showcase the region in a positive light

France legend heaps praise on Qatar’s compact tournament plans

Corniche, FIFA Fan Festival and music events to host thousands of revellers

Hosting the tournament will deliver an incredible legacy for the country and region

Opening ceremony and match brought forward one day as stand-alone event

Tournament to take place on September 9

Join the celebrations and win tickets to the opening match of the FIFA World Cup™

England fan Steve Mackie says this year’s FIFA World Cup™ will create special memories

SC Secretary General addresses Commonwealth Nations in Birmingham, UK

Lusail Stadium to host special match and concert for 80,000 fans

Portuguese Elisabete Reis speaks of her excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup™

All 32 teams to be based at the same top-class facilities throughout the competition

Deadline for applications is Sunday 31 July

Collaboration set to benefit thousands of young people across North and Central America and Caribbean

Hosted by Qatar Legacy Ambassador Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari, the Fil Zawya 21 podcast now available to listeners everywhere

Argentina fans are encouraged to savour what Qatar has to offer during this year’s FIFA World Cup™

Licensed tour guide Ludmila Cruz hopes visitors to Qatar bring plenty of energy and excitement for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Special event attended by England legend and official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Ambassador David Beckham

Skill-based workshops aimed at empowering Qatar’s communities to deliver new and enhanced cultural programming for the FIFA World Cup™ and beyond

Doha resident and social media influencer Yezenia Navarro shares her excitement for the FIFA World Cup™

Fans can confirm their purchase immediately for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ after making their selection and processing the payment

FIFA World Cup™ champion looks forward to first tournament in the Middle East and Arab world

Qatar 2022 ambassador looks forward to first tournament in the Middle East and Arab world

David Chauca discusses his epic journey to Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Sales period to begin on 5 July, now that all 32 qualifying teams are known

AP will help Qatar deliver seamless experience for broadcast media

Successful acts will star in cultural and entertainment activations

Nasser Al Khori discusses power of FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and break down stereotypes

Education City stadium gives Saudi fans a glimpse of what to expect during Qatar 2022

SC Secretary General discusses transformative impact of the FIFA World Cup™ on Qatar and the region

Three-day environmental event held at Doha Festival City from 16-18 June raised awareness about sustainability

Weekly training is held at new community club in Lusail

Moza Al Mohannadi discusses her role with the Qatar 2022 legacy project

ISO 20121 awarded to Qatar 2022 for effective implementation of management system for sustainable events

Artist Bouthayna Al Muftah explains her vision for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Poster

Central Americans looking forward to a third-straight World Cup appearance later this year

Tournament asset has been unveiled at Hamad International Airport

Socceroos secured their place at Qatar 2022 with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Representatives from 26 schools attend special event at Education City

Local residents will need to register their accommodation

The Eagles of Carthage are aiming to impress at their sixth FIFA World Cup™ appearance

Stadium follows Education City and Al Bayt in receiving high marks from GSAS

SC organises series of workshops during lead-up to World Environment Day

Australia legend previews Qatar 2022 qualifiers

On Earth Day 2021, Qatar highlights the state-of-the-art systems which will provide numerous legacy benefits