The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification was the qualifying process which decided the 31 teams that would join hosts Qatar, who received an automatic spot, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Parallel tournaments were organised by FIFA's six confederations. Qualification started on 6 June 2019 with several matches of the AFC zone, the first being between Mongolia and Brunei, and ended on 14 June 2022 with an inter-confederation play-off between Costa Rica and New Zealand.

to play football It is always changing and evolving. According to the changing era If it is a big report of each league and country That is the World Cup itself. People who play football professionally dream of being part of the national representatives. Because the World Cup is a competition that takes place every 4 years, there will be a total of 216 national teams around the world competing to qualify. 32 real teams It is the highest point of football players.

Every year at the World Cup Only half of the 32 teams will qualify for the knockout round. Goals set as the teams draw on points at the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage in Qatar.

Host Qatar is not counted. Every team at the 2022 World Cup has gone through an intense qualifying journey. It is not uncommon for certain situations in the group stage to draw. Until some teams have the same points until there is a goal difference - the same loss, but anyway, every group must have a champion and a group runner-up who go through to the next round and must have 2 more teams pack their bags and go home and not Just the qualifying round is over. Being group winners and runners-up is also a condition that determines how difficult it will be for their opponents in the round of 16. These are the conditions for qualifying for the last 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, which will probably be the last time that 32 teams will be in this round before increasing to 48 for the 2026 World Cup

 

 

Want to create your own itinerary for traveling to and around Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022™? Check out our winning strategies below! We look forward to welcoming fans. From around the world, if you're visiting on Matchday, make sure you check out how to get to the stadium. For a smooth journey from your port of entry, scroll down for information on crossing the Abu Samra land border for Matchday visits.

 

 

 

 

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How do I travel to Qatar?
Your digital Hayya Card is a pre-approved entry permit for all cardholders. To ensure you have a smooth journey to the FIFA World Cup™.

International fans can enter the State of Qatar without a ticket to enjoy the tournament experience and attend events across the country, and will need a Hayya card to do so. Just use the early December Hayya feature on the Hayya portal (hyperlink to www.Qatar2022.qa/Hayya) or the Hayya app. Go Qatar 2022 requires a hotel booking and an entry fee of 500 QAR.

GCC citizens and residents can enter the State of Qatar without a match ticket. And no Hayya card is required, this can be done by traveling through the country's port following the normal entry procedure.

 

1.Air

 

 

 

All flights will arrive at Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport. If you arrive by plane Select your destination airport below to see how to get to your accommodation.

When leaving Qatar Access to the airport terminal is limited to 3 hours prior to the departure of your flight.

Passengers arriving at the airport's terminal more than 4 hours before their flight's departure time will be directed to the Passenger Overflow Areas (POA). A great fan experience awaits their meal. Activation and much more

For departures from Hamad International Airport A shuttle bus will be available outside the Departures Terminal to take passengers to the POA.

For departures from Doha International Airport, the POA is located near Al Matar Al Qadeem Metro Station (Red Line).

Passengers should double-check which airport their flight departs from. The IATA airport code for Hamad International Airport is DOH and the IATA airport code for Doha International Airport is DIA.

 

Hamad International Airport (HIA/ DOH)

 

 

 

Metro – Passengers arriving at Hamad International Airport can take the Red line directly into central Doha from Hamad Intl Airport T1 Metro Station.

Passengers can buy a travel card from any station.

The metro has elevators, space for wheelchair users and guide dog allowances. Check with Qatar Rail before you travel. Additional information, including hours of operation, ticket prices and details on how to pay for travel, is available on the Qatar Rail website or app, available for iOS and Android.

Taxi, Uber, Careem – Arrivals can access metered Karwa taxis 24/7. Upon exiting the arrivals hall, head left and follow the signs.

You can pay by cash, bank card or mobile payment.

Karwa taxis have accommodations for people with disabilities and/ or limited mobility.

For more information, visit the Mowasalat website or speak to a Karwa airport representative upon arrival.

Uber and Careem provide on-demand services to/ from the airport through their apps, which are available for iOS and Android. Pick-up is available at the short-term car park, which is within walking distance of the arrivals hall.

Rent a car – there are many car rental agents available at arrivals; however, due to high demand, road closures and diversions, it is recommended that you use public transport for all travel within central Doha.

 

 

The Abu Samra Crossing is the State of Qatar’s land border. It is located on Salwa Road.

 

Road access to Qatar is via the Abu Samra land border crossing. Football fans have several options for crossing the border during the tournament.

Find out more about border access below.

 

Abu Samra Land border
The Abu Samra Crossing is the land border of the state of Qatar. Located on Salwa Road

From 1 November to 23 December, you have three options for entering Qatar via land border:

Cross to Qatar by bus
Visit Matchday by parking your car in one of the Qatar car parks designated for visitors.
Cross over to Qatar as a non-ticket holder (GCC citizens and residents only).
Your Hayya card is your stadium entrance ticket. (along with your race ticket) and a key to free public transport.

Reminder: You can apply for a Hayya card through the Hayya portal or the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app.

Now, we will explain land border crossing options in more detail.

Option 1: Cross into Qatar by bus.

Your bus operator will drop you off at the border station.

Once you have passed through customs and immigration. You can choose one of the following options for your onward journey:

Take the free bus from the station to Al Messila Metro Station (Green Line) in Doha. This gives you easy access to other transport options.
If someone meets you You can take a free shuttle bus to the Al Qalayel Family and Friends drop off area, 2 km from the Abu Samra land border checkpoint.

Take the free bus from the terminal to Al Messila Metro Station in Doha. This will provide you easy access to other transport options for a seamless onward journey to your matches and accommodation.
If someone is meeting you, you can take the free shuttle bus to Al Qalayel family and friends pick-up area, which is 2km away from the Abu Samra land border terminal.

Option 2: Cross into Qatar with your vehicle as per the regulations and conditions below
You can cross the border with your own vehicle but you must meet the following requirements:

The vehicle must have a minimum of three people and a maximum of six, which includes the driver and passengers
If you meet these criteria:

Apply for your car entry permit .
If your application is accepted, you will receive a link to obtain vehicle insurance.
To confirm your visit, you need to pay for your vehicle entry permit. Payment must be made within 24 hours of finalising your vehicle insurance.
Please note

the entry permit has no expiry, no set entry date and is not tied to accommodation booking dates

 

3.Sea

 

 

Travel arrangements for cruise ships are arranged by the cruise operator.

cruise port

The cruise ship is chartered by Qatar Tourism and will dock at Hamad Port for a stopover in Qatar. Transportation to and from these cruise ships is handled by the cruise operator. All travel arrangements for cruise ships are handled by the cruise operator. Please contact your tour operator for more information.

 

reference 

How do I travel to Qatar?.How and travel details to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar [Online].Available https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/coming-to-qatar/port-of-entry

Accessible travel. How and travel details to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar [Online].Available https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/getting-around/accessible-travel