Qatar says only vaccinated fans will be allowed at World Cup 2022

Qatar will only allow fans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend next year’s World Cup, the prime minister said on Sunday.

The Gulf Arab state is set to host the tournament between November 21 and December 18, 2022, while Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, has said that the matches would be held in full stadiums.

According to Reuters, Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani said the country is only open to football fans who fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. 

He also disclosed that the Gulf country is taking measures to secure one million vaccines for the fans who will come in from across the world. 

“We are currently negotiating with a company to provide one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in order to immunize and vaccinate some of those coming to Qatar,” he said.

Qatari officials had earlier said they hope to hold a coronavirus-free World Cup with plans to make vaccinations available to attendees who had not already taken the required jabs.