His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani officially received the mantle of hosting the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup from HE President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, in the presence of HE President of International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, in a ceremony held in the Kremlin Palace on Sunday.

HH The Amir extended congratulations to HE the Russian President and the Russian people for the success of organizing the 2018 FIFA World Cup. On behalf of himself and all fans of football and sports around the world, HH The Amir congratulated Russia for the great success and looked forward to welcome everyone to Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

HH The Amir also thanked the friends in Russia, especially the organizing committee for their cooperation with their Qatari counterparts, confirming that they have benefited and looked forward to cooperating in organizing Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

HH The Amir thanked HE President of FIFA Gianni Infantino for all his exerted efforts and looked forward to work together to organize Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

HH The Amir stressed the importance of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup to all Arabs as mentioned previously in 2010 and welcomed the world to attend Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

His Highness confirmed the success of the tournament in Qatar and stressed his great trust in the Arab youth and friends who will be present in its organization.