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Fox to avoid Qatar's treatment of migrant workers during FIFA WC broadcasts

Fox plans to avoid coverage of Qatar's controversial treatment of migrant workers during World Cup broadcasts, much as it didn't address criticism of Russia's government during the 2018 tournament. "Our stance is if it affects what happens on the field of play, we will cover it and cover it fully," David Neal, executive producer of Fox's World Cup coverage, said Thursday. "But if it does not, if it is ancillary to the story of the tournament, there are plenty of other entities and outlets out there that are going to cover that. We firmly believe the viewers come to us to see what happens on the field, on the pitch." Neal spoke at an event to debut images of the network's set in Doha made of LED screens, the hub of its coverage of a tournament that runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. "This set, in typical subtle Fox fashion," he said, "I think it will be visible from Mars." Qatar has been criticized over its treatment of the workers who built the World Cup venues. Paris' city government

Flight bookings to Qatar boom for FIFA World Cup, especially from Dubai

The strong demand comes despite the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test to enter Qatar

Planning to visit Qatar for FIFA 2022 World Cup? Here's where to stay

People making last-minute plans have a wide range of options - from all-inclusive, five-star hotels to hostel-like rooms for $80 a night

Qatar World Cup will be my last, confirms Argentina's Lionel Messi

The 35-year-old plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team

Several French cities to ban Qatar World Cup fan zones, giant screens

Leftist and ecologist mayors in those cities cited the loss of immigrant workers' lives during construction of stadia in Qatar and the energy that will be wasted to cool the sports arenas as reasons

Qatar confirms Covid-19 test requirements for World Cup fans: Official

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation's rules to combat COVID-19, organisers said Thursday. All visitors aged 18 and over must also download a government-run phone application tracking people's movements and health status, called Ehteraz. A green Ehteraz (showing the user does not have a confirmed case of COVID-19) is required to enter any public closed indoor spaces, World Cup organizers said. Visitors must be able to show a negative result from a PCR test taken in the 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours. The COVID-19 testing policy for visitors aged six and over is regardless of the individual's vaccination status, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said in a statement. Vaccination is not mandatory for the 1.2 million expected visitors for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament. Rapid antigen tests taken in the previous 24 hours before landing in Qatar will ..

Qatar gears up for FIFA WC tourism boom, to welcome over 1 mn football fans

Of the more than 90 new flights that will land each day in the host city, Doha, about 40 will leave from the UAE

Pakistan acknowledges Qatar's request for security during FIFA world cup

Pakistan on Friday tacitly acknowledged about a request by the Qatari government to provide security during the FIFA world cup. Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar Ahmed was asked at the weekly briefing about reports that Pakistan has been requested by the Qatari authorities to provide security for the event. Well, I can say that as is evident from the PM's visit also, Pakistan and Qatar enjoy strong bilateral ties. We maintain close cooperation in various fields and this also includes security and defense, he said. The spokesperson also said Pakistanis have made important contributions in building the World Cup infrastructure in Qatar. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Qatar from August 23-24. Leaderships from both sides also agreed to encourage Qatar's investment in the fields of renewable energy, tourism and hospitality sectors. Prime Minister Sharif thanked the Emir of Qatar for Qatar Investment Authority's readiness to invest USD 3 billion in various commercial and ...

FIFA likely to start Qatar World Cup 2022 a day earlier; find out why

The decision to start the World Cup matches a day prior as the football association plans to let the host nation, Qatar play against Ecuador on November 20

Israel seeks direct flights with Qatar for FIFA World Cup scheduled in Nov

The decision, if implemented, would benefit about 15,000 Israeli citizens who plan to visit Qatar for the World Cup scheduled to be held from November 21 to December 18

FIFA video game to disappear as EA Sports decades-long partnership ends

Months of tense negotiations between EA and FIFA ended without an agreement to extend a partnership

Football legend Pele keen to witness Brazil's World Cup glory in Qatar 2022

Football legend Pele has expressed a desire to see Brazil win the FIFA World Cup for the sixth time in Qatar later this year.

Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited during FIFA

Qatar provided no details of the abuses that involved subcontractors working on the Club World Cup and Arab Cup in 2021.

Qatar not paradise but World Cup seeing changes says, Gianni Infantino

This is a World Cup hosting decision the most contentious in FIFA's history inherited by Infantino on taking on the world football leadership in 2016 but one he has embraced

Qatar prepares for FIFA World Cup 2022 in shadow of Ukraine war

FIFA barred Russia from World Cup Qatar 2022 in Qatar and other international sports competitions

Qatar deploys ex-spies to suppress the German's World Cup criticism

Qatar paid more than $10 mn to a company staffed by former CIA operatives in an attempt to silence criticism from head of German soccer against the wealthy Arab nation's hosting of 2022 World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Ticket sales to open today, lowest $70 globally

Fans can start registering to buy Qatar World Cup tickets on Wednesday with prices for visitors starting at around $70, one-third cheaper than the tournament in Russia

10 exciting hotels and attractions for The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Qatar Tourism reveals 10 spectacular new hotels and attractions set to open before the The FIFA World Cup kicks off

FIFA changes intercontinental playoff format for last 2 places at World Cup

FIFA changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs to be single-leg games at a neutral venue.

India vs Afghanistan highlights: India 1 | 1 Afghanistan at full time

A howler by Afghanistan goalie Ovays Azizi handed India a 1-0 lead in the 75th minute but Hossein Zamani equalised in the 81st minute in a match marred by poor refereeing.