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The recent September window took the European World Cup qualifiers past its midway point. The week's action has brought the final four matchdays into sharp focus.

CONMEBOL’s 2022 qualifiers have reached the midway point, and, with only nine matchdays left, some of the continent’s teams have positioned themselves out front.

The first of six international windows for the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers is complete; teams are off the starting blocks and battling for their 2022 tournament slot.

The final round of Asian 2022 qualifiers has started, the first two matchdays are complete, and the last twelve teams have battled to stake their claims in the standings.

Qatar played their final match of the September window in the UEFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers tournament. Away against Luxembourg, the Qataris came away with a draw.

PSG F.C. will be in Qatar in January for another winter tour. Last seen in 2019, PSG returns, bringing one of the world’s most famous faces, Lionel Messi.

The August 2021 FIFA Ranking was recently released, and Qatar proved to be the most prominent climber leaping up the chart an impressive sixteen spots.

After losing to the USA in the semi-finals, Qatar’s run at the Gold Cup tournament has ended. However, the Qatari squad are heading home winners despite the loss.

Qatar’s Al Annabi Boys held off El Salvador in a thrilling quarter-final match to win their place at the 2021 Gold Cup semi-finals in America.

With a win over Honduras and sitting top of their group, Qatar now advances to the next stage of the 2021 Gold Cup alongside CONCACAF giants Mexico and the USA.

The World Cup 2022 is on track to be the first carbon-neutral FIFA football tournament with sustainable stadiums, green energy, and resource-saving initiatives.

From being the first country in their region to host the FIFA World Cup, Qatar is continuing to lay claim to a myriad of ‘firsts’ for this major sporting event.

Our top-five pick of the stars expected to take centre-stage at the 2022 World Cup and in global football for many years to come.

The appointment of notable figures as Global Ambassadors is one of the strategic steps the SC is taking to achieve their goals.

The 44-year-old Spaniard, who is likely to be at the helm of affairs when Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2022, has had a major impact on Qatar’s football.

Qatar Airways Holidays new World Cup travel offer includes flights, accommodation, match tickets and exclusive activities in a single package for Privilege Club members.

A new travel app has been launched in Qatar to help visitors plan their time in the country and immerse themselves in everything the Arab nation has to offer.

As the first international airline to secure five stars for safety during the COVID pandemic, travellers can feel secure with Qatar’s number one carrier.

Doha has an array of attractions to offer, but equally as important is its cultural diversity and tolerance, safety and security and crisis management.

New developments and innovations at Hamad International Airport are keeping travellers safe during the pandemic and forging the way ahead for travel post-COVID.

Looking for accommodation during the 2022 tournament? Check out these options new to Doha, or those being built in time for the opening match.

In 2022, throughout November and December, it is estimated that over a million visitors will arrive through in Doha and will be looking for a place to stay.

Keeping cool in Qatar is easy with its portfolio of chilled facilities - cooled stadiums, trains, taxis and buses...and now, even bus stops are chilled!

The construction of the new Metro rail network was put forward as part of Qatar’s bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights. Read our guide on all it has to offer.