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New Parks for National Sports Day
Three public parks were opened on Qatar’s National Sports Day, strengthening Qatar’s commitment to a greener, sportier future.
11 February 2020
New Parks for National Sports Day
There was plenty of sporting action as Qatar’s newest parks opened their gates. Located at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium and the Al Ersal training site, the parks all have tennis and basketball courts, running and cycling tracks, gym equipment and – crucially for parents – kids’ play areas.
Qatar 2022 ambassadors Samuel Eto’o and Tim Cahill were among the famous faces who welcomed people to Al Bayt Park, which covers an area the size of 30 football pitches.
CAF Super Cup Back in Doha
The CAF Super Cup was staged in Doha for the second successive year, treating fans to four thrilling goals and an electric atmosphere.
14 February 2020
CAF Super Cup Back in Doha
Fans flocked to see CAF Confederation Cup holders Zamalek beat CAF Champions League winners Espérance de Tunis 3-1. The match took place at Thani bin Jassim Stadium – the home of Al-Gharafa SC – where there were buzzing fan zones for both sets of supporters.
More than 230 volunteers helped everything go smoothly and were always on hand with a smile.
All in all, the night was a great success and local fans can look forward to more high-quality African football: the CAF Super Cup will be returning to Qatar in 2021 and 2022.
Education City Stadium Completed
The third FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadium was officially completed – an occasion marked by a special TV programme that paid tribute to the everyday heroes helping the fight against COVID-19.
15 June 2020
Education City Stadium Completed
Football fans around the world got their first glimpse of the completed Education City Stadium on TV and digital platforms – and witnessed a warm tribute to those helping the fight against COVID-19. From doctors and nurses, to supermarket workers and volunteers, these Champions of Hope are putting others first during the pandemic.
There were speeches by H.H. The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and AC Milan and Italy legend Paolo Maldini, all paying homage to everyday heroes.
Tournament Match Schedule Announced
We marked an exciting milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, with the release of the full match schedule.
15 July 2020
Tournament Match Schedule Announced
The road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ became even clearer with the announcement of the tournament match schedule.
The unforgettable Al Bayt Stadium was chosen to welcome the world’s most anticipated sporting competition on 21 November 2022, with the incredible Lusail Stadium given the honour of staging the final on 18 December.
Four matches will be played each day throughout the 12-day group stage to ensure optimal rest time for the teams – and top quality football.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Match Schedule (665 KB)
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium Opens
A spectacular show and a thrilling match marked the stadium’s first night.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium Opens
The fourth stadium ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ was unveiled to the world, in front of 20,000 excited fans (that’s 50% of capacity, due to COVID-19 precautions). It immediately sprang into action with its first match: the Amir Cup final between Al Sadd SC and Al Arabi SC.
Located in Al Rayyan, the stadium will become the home of the popular Al Rayyan SC following Qatar 2022™.
FIFA World Cup 2022™
It’s game on!
Qatar 2022 Match Schedule
It’s time to get really excited: the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ match schedule is here.
Now we know that fans will begin their journey in Qatar with a warm welcome at Al Bayt Stadium. This stunning 60,000-seat stadium will be bubbling with anticipation as it hosts the opening match on 21 November 2022.
From then on, four matches will be played each day throughout the 12-day group stage, giving worldwide audiences a daily feast of football. The schedule guarantees optimal rest time for the teams – and top-quality football for fans.
The long-awaited final will take place at the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium on 18 December: the perfect stage for the biggest match in football.
Thanks to Qatar’s compact nature, all stadiums are located within driving distance, allowing fans to soak up the atmosphere at more than one match per day.
You can sail through Al Wakrah's maritime history at AI Janoub Stadium, and watch football’s superstars shine at Education City Stadium – all in one unforgettable day.
Then you can make the next day even bigger: head to Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium to experience the magic of the desert, and make new memories at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium.
We can't wait to welcome you to Qatar 2022.
An icon for a new FIFA World Cup™
The Emblem
Culture and traditions are loved and celebrated in Qatar so it’s fitting that these have served as inspiration for the emblem of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Its design resembles the traditional woollen shawl that men and women wear across the Arab world during winter months, when the tournament will take place. Like football, the shawl's popularity is a unifying force, woven into the everyday fabric of people's lives.
The typeface created to complement the emblem likewise celebrates Qatar's heritage with a global twist. It brings traditional Arabic calligraphy into dialogue with other global languages through the integration of elements like the kasheeda – a lengthening of the line connecting letters to enhance the flow and elegance of the written word.
