There have been a number of queries regarding the ‘FIFA Zone’ at Negombo Beach
parallel to the upcoming Football World Cup in Qatar.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry is expecting a sell-out of tickets and is encouraged by the enthusiasm. expressed by football fans who will be flying to Qatar. The ‘FIFA Zone’ at Negombo Beach will include a 3-night and 4-day stay in Sri Lanka.
The ‘FIFA Zone package offers return air tickets, stays at three-star hotels, food stalls, and several other entertainments as part of the package that has been priced reasonably.
Sri Lanka Tourism was working closely with the Department of Immigration and Emigration in order to facilitate arrival visas for all football fans arriving in the country
The 2022 Qatar World Cup is scheduled to take place in the city of Doha from 20 November to 18 December. The Qatar Supreme Committee, which is in charge of delivering the World Cup, expects 1.3 million fans to visit Qatar during the tournament – a figure equal to half the current overall population of the country