The 2022 World Cup has been an occasion of many historic firsts. It began as the first tournament to be hosted in an Arab nation, the first to be held during the winter season and the first to feature an Arab and African team in the semi-finals.
Qatar is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup making the first World Cup held in the Arab world and Muslim world and the second entirely held in Asia after the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan.
Arab user has posted a picture of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his tweeter account and referred to the failed struggles of the two states for promoting normalization of relations between Israeli nation and the Arab world during the Qatar World Cup 2022.
Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has offered congratulations to Morocco as its national football team won in the quarter final match of Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying for the semi-finals.
Morocco celebrated historic victory in the World Cup quarterfinals against Portugal as members unfurl Palestinian flag on the pitch to voice solidarity with the oppressed nation.
Top official from Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has hailed the support for Palestinians by football fans attending the Qatari World Cup 2022 as the Arab fans refuse to speak with the Israeli media reporters.
Qatar has organized various cultural and entertainment activities for the 2022 World Cup fans arriving from across the globe in Msheireb also known as the heart of Qatar’s capital Doha.
A top official from Iran’s football federation is lodging complaint with FIFA to protest against a recent post by US football team illustrating Iranian flag without its emblem in support of the rioters.
Hundreds of football fans united for outdoor Friday prayer outside Thumama Stadium for the first Friday prayers of the first World Cup in a Muslim country.