Qatar Football Spotlight: Hassan Al Haydos says Qatar are “in a tough group but believe in our chances,” pointing to Switzerland’s strength and Canada’s home advantage as Qatar aim for a Round of 32 push at the 48-team World Cup. Local Chess & Youth Sports: The Qatar Chess Association wrapped the Qatar Foundation Primary Schools Championship 2026, featuring 47 players from six schools and highlighting rising talent, with Qatar Academy Doha dominant in the girls’ category. World Cup Watch in Qatar: Qatar’s base-camp guide lists where teams are training across North America, including Qatar’s camp in Santa Barbara at Westmont College. Sneaker Culture in Doha: Sneaker Con Doha at DECC drew 33,000+ visitors across three days, with 60 international vendors and QR 1.2m+ in sales, as part of Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer push. Qatar 2036 Bid Leadership: Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari was appointed CEO of Qatar’s Olympic and Paralympic Games 2036 bid file, tasked with leading strategy and coordination for the proposal. Transport & Lifestyle: The Ministry of Transport launched an updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan to expand safe cycling and micromobility across the country. Community Giving: Qatar Charity’s Alaqraboon Centre delivered Udhiyah support to about 17,500 low-income beneficiaries via smart electronic-coupon distribution. Volleyball Global Move: FIVB opened bidding for the 2027 U19 World Championships and 2028 U17 and U21 events, aligning junior formats for future growth.