Qatar Hosts Inaugural FIFA Arab Cup

(30 Nov 2021)  The first ever FIFA Arab Cup gets underway in Qatar today.

Sixteen nations are taking part in the event which will give football fans around the world a glimpse of what they can expect when Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup at the end of 2022.

Six of the eight stadiums that will host next year’s big event are being used for the FIFA Arab Cup: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium and Education City Stadium.

Qatar is hosting the first FIFA Arab Cup from 30 November to 18 December 2021

The qualifying countries have been drawn in four groups: Group A: Qatar, Iraq, Oman and Bahrain; Group B: Tunisia, UAE, Syria and Mauritania; Group C: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Palestine and Group D: Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon and Sudan.

In support of the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup, Qatar Airways Holidays launched a range of travel packages to attract global football fans to enjoy the finest Qatari hospitality and cheer their favourite team in person.

Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said, “With less than a year to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, this tournament will be the perfect test run for us as Official Airline and Official Partner of FIFA to prepare for the big stage. As this will be the first ever FIFA Arab Cup, Qatar will showcase the best of pan-Arab football. We want to provide a seamless primary touchpoint for fans, players, coaching staff and officials during their journey and stay here so that they can enjoy the best tournament possible.”

 Qatar Airways sponsors some of the world’s biggest football clubs including Al Sadd SC, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern München, K.A.S. Eupen, and Paris Saint-Germain.