Qatar - 2022 FIFA World Cup bid
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The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup bid is the successful proposal from the government of Qatar to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Qatar, with a population of 2 million people, will be the first Arab state to host the World Cup.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, son of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the then Emir of Qatar, was the chairman of the bid committee.
Qatar promoted their hosting of the tournament as representing the Arab World, and has drawn support from across the member states of the Arab League.
They also positioned their bid as an opportunity to bridge the gap between the Arab World and the West.
a draw between Qatar and Switzerland
Ten African national football teams have qualified
So far, nine African national teams have qualified.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA from 11 June to 19 July
Netherlands reaches the last sixteen
Senegal beats Qatar
kick off - Ecuador beats Qatar
The match is traditionally played at the home of the Champions League winners
Mali midfielder Seydou Keita joins El Jaish in Qatar.
