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Six years and counting to Qatar World Cup

Six years and counting to Qatar World Cup

It may may go unnoticed as a footballing landmark, but this week marks the halfway point between the controversial awarding of the World Cup to Qatar in December 2010, and the tournament kicking off in the tiny but wealthy Arab state in November 2022.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2016

Qatar considers special court for World Cup fans

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

Qatar World Cup set for winter

Qatar World Cup set for winter

FIFA has announced that two options have emerged as the most likely dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – and both are in the winter.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014