Empty Seats Tell Story As Qatar World Cup Party Falls Flat
Long before the final whistle at the spectacular Bedouin tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, the host nation's fans among the 67,372 crowd had started heading for the exits.
Arab Fans' World Cup Fever Cooled By Qatar Costs
Although the November 20-December 18 tournament is geographically close for many Arab fans, high costs are a problem as a cocktail of crises and economic woes plague much of the Middle East and North Africa.
Qatar Robo-jockey Camel Races Hope To Draw World Cup Crowd
Wth Qatar bracing for the arrival of more than one million fans for the World Cup, the camel race track at Al-Shahaniya hopes to get a boost on the back of the world's most popular pastime.
Direct Israel-Qatar Flights Open To Palestinians For World Cup: FIFA
Qatar has agreed to allow special direct flights from Israel that will be open to both Israeli and Palestinian fans for the World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday.
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World Cup Boom Pushes Some Qatar Residents Out Of Homes
Despite some concerns, organizers have insisted there will be enough accommodation for all fans in the emirate of just 2.8 million people.
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