2022 World Cup

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Qatar considers special court for World Cup fans

Qatar may create special courts during the 2022 World Cup to deal quickly and “very gently” with alcohol-consuming fans who break the law in a state where public drunkenness is prohibited, a Qatari official said yesterday.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

English FA boss: Doubt remains about Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup

“The truth is that I suspect it was the worst moment in FIFA’s history and that it will be living with the consequences for at least another seven years."

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

UEFA backs Christmas World Cup final date

UEFA says it wants the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar to be held two days before Christmas because it would have less impact on its own international matches.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Divided opinion as World Cup in Qatar set for December final

Fifa’s controversial choice of Qatar for the 2022 World Cup has sparked further uproar after a task force recommended playing the tournament in winter with the final being played close to Christmas.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015