Tag: FIFA World Cup™

FIFA RFP for 2026 soccer showcase

Article posted by Coliseum, March 20^th, 2023

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ – the first edition of football’s greatest showpiece to take place across three countries – United States, Mexico and Canada – and the first to feature 48 teams and 16 Host Cities – will require significant overlay planning, venue design and... » Read more

Morocco put name in FIFA 2030 show hat

Article posted by Coliseum, March 20^th, 2023

Morocco is set to join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the FIFA 2030 Men’s World Cup, apparently replacing Ukraine in a three-way alliance with the two European nations. ‘CNN’ stated that Ukraine said it would team up with Spain and Portugal in a joint bid last October, but Morocco’s... » Read more

Qatar 2022 spellbinding success swoons fans

Article posted by Coliseum, December 20^th, 2022

Qatar brought the curtain down on the World Cup on December 18th after a dramatic final, highlighting the country’s influence on world soccer and defied doubts that it could host a global event of such magnitude. ‘Reuters’ stated that Argentina defeated France on penalties in a pulsating... » Read more

Qatar 2022 commemorative banknote unveiled

Article posted by Coliseum, November 10^th, 2022

The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) held a special event to unveil a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ commemorative QAR 22 banknote. The event was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, QCB Governor, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General, Supreme Committee for Delivery... » Read more

Ukraine jump on FIFA 2030 show bid bandwagon

Article posted by Coliseum, October 17^th, 2022

Spain and Portugal this week added Ukraine to their bid for the 2030 World Cup. It will likely be up against bids from South America and a Saudi Arabia-led bid that could feature Egypt and Greece. ‘Forbes’ stated that the most “compact” World Cup ever might be happening in Qatar later this... » Read more

Beer delight for Qatar 2022 ticketed fans

Article posted by Coliseum, September 6^th, 2022

Qatar will permit ticketed fans to buy alcoholic beer at World Cup soccer matches starting three hours before kickoff and for one hour after the final whistle, but not during the match, a source with knowledge of plans for the tournament stated. ‘Arabian Business’ stated that the FIFA World... » Read more

Qatar 2022 carbon-neutral claims pooh-poohed

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2022

Climate advocates have cast doubt on Qatar’s efforts to host soccer’s first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup™ by offsetting or eliminating emissions that contribute to global warming, according to a report released on May 31st. The ‘Reuters’ stated that organizers in the Gulf Arab State are... » Read more