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.
Nigeria's Michael Babatunde joins relegated Qatar SC.
Mali battled to a draw against Uruguay and Senegal had kept their hopes alive with a 2:1 win over Qatar
U-20 WORLD CUP 2015 - GROUP C & GROUP D
Mali beat Mexico and Senegal lost against Portugal.
Qatar have sacked Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi.
Bongani Zungu scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1:1 draw for South Africa against Nigeria and Konate brace gives Senegal victory over Ghana in friendly.
Algeria lost their first game since exiting the Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals, losing 1:0 to Qatar in a friendly.
Fifa says it will not pay compensation to clubs and leagues.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar should take place in November and December.
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