World Cup 2022 updates: Festive mood in Doha as arrivals increase

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates for the World Cup 2022 on Saturday, November 19.

• A decade of anticipation, a cityscape transformed; all eyes are on Qatar on the eve of World Cup 2022.
• FIFA announced alcohol would not be served at stadiums.
• At a news conference, FIFA President Gianni Infantino blasted coverage and criticism of the World Cup as a “double standard”.
• New to the game? Check out our explainers on the basics of the beautiful game here and this year’s tournament here.