What Happens After the World Cup?

The country benefits directly from the spending of tourists on hotels, restaurants, transportation, and shopping, as well as taxes and temporary employment. However, this income is rarely enough to cover the full cost of the infrastructure.

Tourism Benefits!

The 2026 World Cup has been a model with less reliance on construction. Qatar has benefited from the spending of tourists on hotels, restaurants, transportation, and shopping, as well as taxes and temporary employment. However, this income is rarely enough to cover the full cost of the infrastructure.

Contribution of Infrastructure

The new infrastructure has contributed to the growth of the non-oil economy, and the number of visitors to Qatar has increased from around four million in 2023 to over five million in 2024. However, it is not possible to attribute the entire credit to the World Cup, as the increase coincided with visa facilitations, promotional campaigns, and hosting other tournaments and events.

What Comes Next?

It seems that Qatar will continue to benefit from the new infrastructure, but it needs to improve the infrastructure to host major tournaments. This will be a major challenge, but it is necessary to sustain the Qatari economy.

Last Result

Lost 3-1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a match on 24 June 2026. The team has struggled in the last 2 matches, and it is facing difficulties in achieving good results. However, there is still a chance for them to improve their performance in the upcoming matches.