QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Vargas scores QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune as Chile reach Copa America knockouts despite draw PAGE 14 WEDNESday, JUNE 23, 2021 Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC. Qatar developing own version of FIFA Fan ID, says Nasser Al Khater IKOLI VICTOR tograph. It was given away for DOHA free and was valid for all 2018 FIFA World Cup matches. QATAR is developing its own The Russia Fan ID allowed Mauritania’s players celebrate their 2-0 victory in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup qualifier over Yemen at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.( AFP) version of the FIFA Fan ID in foreign citizens and stateless collaboration with the world’s persons entry into the the Rus- soccer governing body, ac- sian Federation. cording to Nasser Al Khater, Qatar’s recent announce- the CEO of FIFA World Cup ment that it will only allow Mauritania beat Yemen in Qatar 2022 LLC. people who have been fully Khatter was speaking vir- vaccinated against COVID-19 tually during the panel ses- to attend next year’s World sion Legacy of Sporting Mega- Cup is a foreshadowing of style to FIFA Arab Cup ticket Events at the Qatar Economic what the FAN ID might even- Forum in Doha on Tuesday. tually look like. Khatter said, “We are cre- Speaking of building a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ating a one-stop shop, similar lasting legacy, Khatter said: DOHA to a hub application, for many “When we won the right to who may be familiar with the host the World Cup in 2010, MAURITANIA justified their Fan ID that was implemented we looked at previous mega- higher ranking as the Africans in Russia World Cup 2018, events. Without going into sailed past Yemen 2-0 in the which was like a security de- specifics about the countries playoff clash at the Jassim bin vice. We are transferring it into Qatar studied, many of them Hamad Stadium on Tuesday an electronic device, similar to struggled with the stadium’s to claim their spot in the main an electronic wallet, which be- use after the World Cup. draw of the FIFA Arab Cup comes your security access to Some were newly construct- Qatar 2021. stadiums, identification, and ed, while others were refur- Goals from Ismael Diak- you have electronic visa.” bished. They had no legacy ite and Hemeya Tanjy in each The Qatar Fan ID will have plan, but what we’ve decided half earned Mauritania a place features similar to the Russia to do in the design of all the in Group B along with Tunisia, Fan ID design, which was used stadiums is to consider how United Arab Emirates and Syria. to identify spectators at the the stadiums will be used af- Going into the match, both 2018 FIFA World Cup. ter the World Cup. sides coaches felt the game The Fan ID was a required “We currently have the would be a 50-50 affair de- document for access to stadi- Ras Abboud Stadium, which spite Mauritania at 101 in the ums to watch matches. Spec- will be dismantled after the FIFA rankings to Yemen’s 145. tators were required to fill out tournament. It is a steel struc- While Yemen had their chanc- an application for a Fan ID ture stadium that we do not es, Mauritania were clinical in and obtain one after purchas- require. The capacity of all of front of goal. ing event tickets. The Fan ID our stadiums will be reduced. Both teams also had con- was a laminated form that Some stadiums will be re- trasting build-up to the play- Mauritania’s Hemaye Tanji (C) celebrates his goal against Yemen at contained the user’s personal purposed for other sporting off match. While Mauritania the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) Mauritania players thanks their fans after the match. information as well as a pho- events.” are still in contention for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Mauritania came mightily peccably and fired it home The Asians did their best to get control the ball which hit the and have qualified for next close to breaking the deadlock with aplomb as the Africans back into the game after the top of the net. Yemen had the year’s Africa Cup of Nations, six minutes in, only for Adama deservedly went ahead. interval, but it was always go- ball in the net in injury-time, Yemeni’s hopes of making Ba’s free-kick to be tipped on Mauritania could have ing to be an uphill task. They, but it was ruled offside. Quick read it to Qatar 2022 came to an to the post by Yemen goalkeep- doubled the lead in the 31st however, had a good shout for Mauritania will be the end during the latest round of er Mohamed Khairalah. At the minute after Yemen players a penalty which was ruled out. team to watch out for in the UEFA has no plans to move Euro 2020 Asian zone World Cup qualify- other end Yemen could not were caught out playing from Meanwhile, Diakite had a main draw of the FIFA Arab semis and final from Wembley ing in Saudi Arabia. make most of the two corners, back but Mohamoud Abdul- half-chance to double the lead Cup, which will be held in Yemen lost to Saudi Arabia, Mauritania did get the lahi hit straight to the goal- when he burst down the right, Qatar from November 30 to BERLIN: UEFA insists there are no plans to move the Euro 2020 Uzbekistan and Palestine in opener in the 18th minute – keeper. but he failed to trouble Khai- December 18 later this year. semi-finals and final away from Wembley. England’s national sta- Group D matches over the last and in some style. Ba, from Yemen’s hurdle got a ralah. Then, minutes from A team on the rise in recent dium is due to host five knockout matches, but UEFA confirmed last two weeks to make an early exit. the back, spotted Diakite whole lot steeper shortly be- time, Tanjy put his team well years, Mauritania’s improve- week there is a “contingency plan” in place should overseas sup- And it looked like they were still burst behind the Yemen back- fore the break. Mudir al-Ra- in control after the 23-year- ment can be measured by their porters be forced to quarantine for 10 days in line with coronavirus carrying that hangover. line and immediately played daei handled the ball to halt an old received a cut back from jump of more than 100 places protocols in Britain. The semi-finals are set to take place on July 6 The match began at a fast a palatial long ball over the attack and was sent off after Diakite and shot at Khairalah, in the FIFA World Rankings and 7 before the final on July 11. (DPA) pace, flowing from end to end, top. Diakite controlled it im- VAR check in the 41st minute. who fumbled and failed to between 2012 and 2017. Keen Lebanon geared up to face dashing Djibouti TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for us ahead of this match and group stage versus Algeria, DOHA we will utilise all this experi- Burkina Faso and Niger later ence in the match against Dji- this year. UPBEAT Lebanon, who have bouti,” he said. But coach Julien Mette, already made the next round The Lebanon coach added who is missing several key of FIFA World Cup Qatar that Arab Cup will be more players in the match, said it 2022 qualifying, now have the than just a tournament for his would be a big challenge. FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in their side. “We are determined to sights as they take on Djibouti “The Arab Cup will be like well and book a place in the in their play-off clash at the a mini World Cup. A compei- Arab Cup. We have watched Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium titon involving all Arab teams five matches involvling the on Wednesday. is important, especially since Lebanese side and we are well Exuding confidence, Leba- this has not happened since a aware of their strengths and non coach Jamal Taha while long time,” he said. weaknesses. speaking to the media on the In contrast, Djibouti will “They are good team and eve of the match on Tuesday require another selfless and the match will definitely be said qualifying for the Arab inspired performance from difficult,” he said, adding, Cup will be a proud moment Mahabeh and his team-mates “We have a young team, hav- for his team. in their 22 June showdown Lebanon coach Jamal Taha (right) speaks to the media on Tuesday. Djibouti coach Julien Mette (right) addresses the media ahead of his ing an average age of 25 years “We are ready to face Dji- with Lebanon for a place at the team’s FIFA Arab Cup 2021 qualifying match against Lebanon. who have the desire to prove bouti and our goal is to win FIFA Arab Cup 2021™. nal round of Asian qualifying clash. themselves. this match and qualify for the The Cedars are 90 places for the 2022 World Cup. “I’m calm and convinced take part in this competition. A victory against Lebanon Rankings wise Lebanon Arab Cup,” Taha said at a vir- above them in the Ranking However, their star player that, if we manage to qualify, That would provide something will also be a huge morale- are 93 and Djibouti 183rd tual news conference. and will not be lacking in con- Mahdi Mahabeh has already we’re capable of winning some we lack a bit as a team: experi- booster for Djibouti, who will but that wouldn’t matter “The recent Asian Qualifi- fidence,having just secured insisted that the African team games in Qatar.