• The 974 Stadium, which will host matches during the World Cup in Qatar. All photos: Getty
    The 974 Stadium, which will host matches during the World Cup in Qatar. All photos: Getty
  • Nine hundred and seventy-four shipping containers have been used in the construction of the 974 Stadium.
    Nine hundred and seventy-four shipping containers have been used in the construction of the 974 Stadium.
  • Seven matches will be played there.
    Seven matches will be played there.
  • The concourse of the 974 Stadium, where shipping containers have been used in the construction.
    The concourse of the 974 Stadium, where shipping containers have been used in the construction.
  • Inside the empty stadium, where the cheers of fans will soon ring out.
    Inside the empty stadium, where the cheers of fans will soon ring out.
  • Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is another Qatar venue for teams to battle it out on the pitch.
    Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is another Qatar venue for teams to battle it out on the pitch.
  • It will also host seven World Cup matches.
    It will also host seven World Cup matches.
  • Seats waiting to be filled with cheering supporters at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.
    Seats waiting to be filled with cheering supporters at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.
  • The Education City Stadium in Qatar.
    The Education City Stadium in Qatar.

Qatar World Cup 2022: How to get tickets in next random selection draw


  • English
  • Arabic

Fifa has announced that a second random selection draw sales period has opened for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, giving fans another chance to get hold of tickets ahead of the finals later this year.

Here is everything you need to know about the next round of the World Cup tickets process.

What is the second random selection draw?

Similar to the first random selection draw, fans can apply for a variety of World Cup tickets which are then allocated at a later date. The big difference is that in the second random selection draw, fans can now select specific matches following the group stage draw and release of the schedule.

In between the two random selection draws, fans had the opportunity to get hold of resale tickets on a first come, first served basis but that window has now closed.

When does the ticket draw open and close?

The second random selection draw opened on Tuesday, April 5 and will run until Thursday, April 28. Just like the first selection draw, there will be no priority based on when the applications are made, so it makes no difference if fans apply on the first day or the last.

Is it possible to apply for tickets for certain teams?

For the first time, Supporter Tickets and Conditional Supporter Tickets will be on offer for those who declare as followers of a certain competing country and want to sit with fellow fans of that team. Note that some member associations require fans to be member of their official fan clubs in order to apply for these tickets.

Fans will be again able to apply for Individual Match Tickets and Four-Stadium Ticket Series, while Accessibility Tickets will be available across all products.

Which ticket options are still available?

Individual Match Tickets Tickets for a specific match, available across four different price categories.

Supporter Tickets Group-stage tickets for supporters of a certain team, available across three different price categories.

Conditional Supporter Tickets Tickets for supporters of a certain team for a second-round match that could potentially feature their team, available across three different price categories.

Four-Stadium Ticket Series Tickets for fans who want to sample the atmosphere across four different matches and iconic stadiums on successive days.

Accessibility Tickets Tickets that provide access to tailored facilities and spaces for disabled people and people with limited mobility, covering a range of requirements, as part of any of the above products.

How much do the tickets cost?

The price of World Cup tickets varies based on the round and the category. There are three ticket categories: Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3.

Individual match ticket prices

Group stage Category 3 tickets — QAR 250 (around $69), Category 2 — QAR 600 (around $165), and Category 1 — QAR 800 (around $220).

Round of 16 Category 3 tickets — QAR 350 (around $96), Category 2 — QAR 750 (around $205), and Category 1 — QAR 1000 (around $275).

Quarter-finals Category 3 tickets — QAR 750 (around $205), Category 2 — QAR 1050 (around $288), and Category 1 — QAR 1550 (around $425).

Semi-finals Category 3 tickets — QAR 1300 (around $357), Category 2 — QAR 2400 (around $660), and Category 1 — QAR 3480 (around $955).

Third-place play-off Category 3 tickets — QAR 750 (around $205), Category 2 — QAR 1100 (around $302), and Category 1 — QAR 1550 (around $425).

Final Category 3 tickets — QAR 2200 (around $605), Category 2 — QAR 3650 (around $1002), and Category 1 — QAR 5850 (around $1606).

Four-stadium ticket series prices

Category 3 tickets are priced at QAR 1,000 (around $275), QAR 1,200 (around $330), and QAR 1850 (around $508), depending on the selection of fixtures.

Category 2 tickets are available at QAR 2400 (around $600), QAR 2700 (around $740), and QAR 3400 (around $934).

Category 1 tickets start at QAR 3200 (around $878), and rise to QAR 3600 (around $988) and QAR 4650 (around $1277), depending on fixtures.

Team specific ticket series prices

Three-ticket series Category 3 — QAR 825 (around $226), Category 2 — 1980 (around $544), and Category 1 — QAR 2640 (around $725)

Four-ticket series Category 3 — QAR 1210 (around $332), Category 2 — 10615 (around $770), and Category 1 — QAR 3740 (around $1027)

Seven-ticket series Category 3 — QAR 5885 (around $1616), Category 2 — 2805 (around $2915), and Category 1 — QAR 15708 (around $4314)

When is the 2022 Qatar World Cup?

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins on November 21 and runs until the final on December 18. There will be 32 national teams competing, divided into eight groups of four based on seeding.

France are the reigning champions having defeated Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 final in Russia.

The five new places of worship

Church of South Indian Parish

St Andrew's Church Mussaffah branch

St Andrew's Church Al Ain branch

St John's Baptist Church, Ruwais

Church of the Virgin Mary and St Paul the Apostle, Ruwais

 

Dubai World Cup factbox

Most wins by a trainer: Godolphin’s Saeed bin Suroor(9)

Most wins by a jockey: Jerry Bailey(4)

Most wins by an owner: Godolphin(9)

Most wins by a horse: Godolphin’s Thunder Snow(2)

How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

One-off T20 International: UAE v Australia

When: Monday, October 22, 2pm start

Where: Abu Dhabi Cricket, Oval 1

Tickets: Admission is free

Australia squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott, Darcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Starc, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

Brief scores:

Barcelona 3

Pique 38', Messi 51 (pen), Suarez 82'

Rayo Vallecano 1

De Tomas Gomez 24'

Rankings

ATP: 1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 10,955 pts; 2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 8,320; 3. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6,475 ( 1); 5. Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) 5,060 ( 1); 6. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 4,845 ( 1); 6. Roger Federer (SUI) 4,600 (-3); 7. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 4,110 ( 2); 8. Dominic Thiem (AUT) 3,960; 9. John Isner (USA) 3,155 ( 1); 10. Marin Cilic (CRO) 3,140 (-3)

WTA: 1. Naomi Osaka (JPN) 7,030 pts ( 3); 2. Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6,290 ( 4); 3. Simona Halep (ROM) 5,582 (-2); 4. Sloane Stephens (USA) 5,307 ( 1); 5. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) 5,100 ( 3); 6. Angelique Kerber (GER) 4,965 (-4); 7. Elina Svitolina (UKR) 4,940; 8. Kiki Bertens (NED) 4,430 ( 1); 9. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3,566 (-6); 10. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 3,485 ( 1)

RESULTS

6.30pm Handicap (TB) $68,000 (Dirt) 1,200m

Winner Canvassed, Par Dobbs (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

7.05pm Meydan Cup – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (Turf) 2,810m

Winner Dubai Future, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

7.40pm UAE 2000 Guineas – Group 3 (TB) $125,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Mouheeb, Ryan Curatolo, Nicholas Bachalard

8.15pm Firebreak Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $130,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

9.50pm Meydan Classic – Conditions (TB) $$50,000 (T) 1,400m

Winner Topper Bill, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

9.25pm Dubai Sprint – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,200m

Winner Man Of Promise, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

Two products to make at home

Toilet cleaner

1 cup baking soda 

1 cup castile soap

10-20 drops of lemon essential oil (or another oil of your choice) 

Method:

1. Mix the baking soda and castile soap until you get a nice consistency.

2. Add the essential oil to the mix.

Air Freshener

100ml water 

5 drops of the essential oil of your choice (note: lavender is a nice one for this) 

Method:

1. Add water and oil to spray bottle to store.

2. Shake well before use. 

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Famous left-handers

- Marie Curie

- Jimi Hendrix

- Leonardo Di Vinci

- David Bowie

- Paul McCartney

- Albert Einstein

- Jack the Ripper

- Barack Obama

- Helen Keller

- Joan of Arc

Checks continue

A High Court judge issued an interim order on Friday suspending a decision by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to direct a stop to Brexit agri-food checks at Northern Ireland ports.

Mr Justice Colton said he was making the temporary direction until a judicial review of the minister's unilateral action this week to order a halt to port checks that are required under the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Civil servants have yet to implement the instruction, pending legal clarity on their obligations, and checks are continuing.

BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

What is the Supreme Petroleum Council?

The Abu Dhabi Supreme Petroleum Council was established in 1988 and is the highest governing body in Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas industry. The council formulates, oversees and executes the emirate’s petroleum-related policies. It also approves the allocation of capital spending across state-owned Adnoc’s upstream, downstream and midstream operations and functions as the company’s board of directors. The SPC’s mandate is also required for auctioning oil and gas concessions in Abu Dhabi and for awarding blocks to international oil companies. The council is chaired by Sheikh Khalifa, the President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi while Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, is the vice chairman.

MATCH INFO

Chelsea 0

Liverpool 2 (Mane 50', 54')

Red card: Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)

Man of the match: Sadio Mane (Liverpool)

MATCH INFO

Champions League last 16, first leg

Tottenham v RB Leipzig, Wednesday, midnight (UAE)

Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m, Winner: ES Rubban, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ibrahim Aseel (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,200m, Winner: Al Mobher, Sczcepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: Jabalini, Tadhg O’Shea, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: AF Abahe, Tadgh O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: AF Makerah, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Law Of Peace, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

Why seagrass matters
  • Carbon sink: Seagrass sequesters carbon up to 35X faster than tropical rainforests
  • Marine nursery: Crucial habitat for juvenile fish, crustations, and invertebrates
  • Biodiversity: Support species like sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds
  • Coastal protection: Reduce erosion and improve water quality

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH

Directed by: Shaka King

Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons

Four stars

MATCH INFO

Manchester City 2 (Mahrez 04', Ake 84')

Leicester City 5 (Vardy 37' pen, 54', 58' pen, Maddison 77', Tielemans 88' pen)

Man of the match: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)

Sri Lanka v England

First Test, at Galle
England won by 211

Second Test, at Kandy
England won by 57 runs

Third Test, at Colombo
From Nov 23-27

Updated: April 05, 2022, 10:13 AM