Qatar Airways has issued the following statement:
On Friday, April 1, the world’s eyes will be on Qatar for the Final Draw of the 22nd FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, which will see all 32 teams grouped for the flagship tournament.
Starting at 19:00, the much-anticipated ceremony will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (Doha time).
A delegation from Qatar Airways’ senior management will be present at the Final Draw to share the thrill with several former champions of the prestigious competition who will be in attendance.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “What was once a dream is now a reality. Many world-class footballers will be present to play their part in deciding who will face who in this year’s FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar.”
Qualified teams will be divided into four pots based on the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, with 29 of the 32 players confirmed at the time of the Final Draw. Three placeholders will be in pot four, representing the winners of the two intercontinental playoffs and the European play-off champion, who will be selected in June.
With a choice of all-inclusive travel packages starting at USD $3,400 per person*, Qatar Airways is encouraging football lovers to witness the first FIFA World CupTM in the Middle East. Fans from all over the world may book their comprehensive travel packages with various booking options for the huge event in just a few simple clicks.
Fans can choose from seven tiers of trip packages that include return flights, match tickets, and lodging options to ensure their experience. At qatarairways.com/FIFA2022, customers may book their seats and follow their favorite team.
Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iran, Netherlands, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, and Switzerland are among the 15 teams who have already qualified for the tournament, including the host nation, Qatar.
With fewer than eight months until the mega-event, fans are invited to start planning their travel in what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The event will be conducted in eight world-class stadiums that are inspired by various Arabian cultural emblems. The Al Bayt Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,000 seats, will host the tournament’s opening match, while Lusail Stadium, which has a capacity of 80,000 seats, will host the tournament’s final event.
40,000 people will be seated in the remaining stadiums. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Education City Stadium, Stadium 974, and Al Thumama Stadium are just a few examples.
Qatar Airways has been FIFA’s Official Airline Partner since 2017 and has sponsored major events such as the FIFA Club World CupTM 2019 and 2020 editions, as well as the FIFA Arab CupTM, which were both held in Qatar.
The airline is also looking forward to the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, which will be the first in the Middle East, and will provide fans with seamless travel from over 150 places across the world.
The World’s Best Airline has a comprehensive worldwide sports cooperation portfolio, which includes football regulatory bodies such as FIFA, CONCACAF, and CONMEBOL, as part of its objective to bring communities together through sport. Al Sadd SC, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern München, K.A.S. Eupen and Paris Saint-Germain are just a few of the football clubs that the airline sponsors.
Qatar Airways was named ‘Airline of the Year by Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization, in addition to winning five other awards, including World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge, World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat, World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering, and Best Airline in the Middle East.
The airline has won the primary prize for an unprecedented sixth time, cementing its position at the top of the industry (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021). Hamad International Airport (HIA), the airline’s hub, was just named the ‘Best Airport in the World 2021,’ scoring first in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.
