Do female World Cup fans feel accepted in Qatar? Listen for yourself. | Al Jazeera Newsfeed 

I was in Qatar for about 10 days with my 10 years son to watch the WC and visit Middle East for first time in my life. My summary in one sentence: when landed back in San Francisco, I felt I landed in a third world country! Kudos to Qatar for organizing a beautiful WC, top notch infrastructure, very kind people (nationals and residents), family friendly place… I am definitely going back to visit with my wife and daughters this time. Drinking was limited to specific areas like the fan zone. For me that was perfect! I felt extremely safe with my kid, we stayed up late at night everywhere in Doha, it was magical. You don’t see the drunk morons shouting in streets at night. It was a lot of fun though and with 0% alcohol! Visit Souq Waqif any evening or simply check RU-vid videos, it was fun, family fun. I came back with an immense respect for Qatar the country and Qatar the people. Thank you Qatar. For some of the European media crying and immigrants rights, it’s the same media crying apocalypse when an African migrants boat arrives to European shores. All hypothetical and pure jealousy towards Qatar!

If you can't watch sports without drinking, that's called alcoholism.

This is not what the media expected 🤣

I was unable to find any claims made by the western media true when I was in Qatar for the world up. I have been to many and this one was perfect. Actually a world without alcohol is much better than the one with alcohol. The feeling of sane people around you 100% of the time is incredible.

As a non alcoholic male, I praise the decision to ban alcohol at stadiums. 🇱🇰👍

Everyone knows alcohol will lead to bad things especially in a crowded emotional event like a Football tournament! I support 100% on no alcohol rule!

It looks to me like the norms around what you wear seem pretty relaxed. What Islam asks for in fact is modesty around dress. I've known women to travel in North Africa, Turkiye, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and they've all been more modest about how they dress and not had problems. The same for men. The point is, you're a visitor, you're not at home, respect the culture.

I went to Qatar for FIFA world cup and I would like to share my experience. 1) whatever I was wearing I was still feeling safe no one was cat calling or any bad experience this was the best part. 2) Its the most family oriented place best country to visit with your family. 3) I loved all the festivals and their arrangements was so perfectly done that i have no words 4) All public transport was free for fans and I went in hospital as i faced some emergency and my treatment was totally free. Honestly but even my country doesn’t treat me this well 😅…I had my nephew with me and they literally always make special arrangements or special line for kids and their family members. Thank you Qatar for organising the FIFA 2022 honestly no one could have done it better than you.

Is very nice to see all these people enjoyng this muslim country 😊 Yes, this is what Islam is and is just about peace, health and respect. Thank you Qatar!

Just came back from Qatar, loved everything there. The people, the culture, the food, the hospitality and safety. Never felt so safe before.

Thank you Qatar. You've proven evil media campaign in the West about Qatar and Arab countires in general totally wrong. Let people judge themselves what the truth is. Qatar World Cup is really an eye opener for many people.

My wife and I were in Qatar for 4 days to catch up on some games. We felt really welcomed and very safe. Yes, we did discuss on what to wear and how it will be but it was a beautiful and pleasant experience and Qatar should be praised for it. Additionally, I wish there was alcohol at the stadiums but at the same time we felt safer without it as alcohol can provoke people to become rowdy especially with so many emotions involved. I can live with that decision.

Sometimes I get the feeling, people are actually being FORCED to drink alcohol. Not everyone likes it, but if you dont youre abnormal. So when Everyone doesnt drink, it can feel quite good

Who visit middle east every body knows well middle east is super safe for women.

Best world cup ever...truly a clean global event...a no booze melting pot of cultures from all around the world...and a real celebration of the beautiful game ⚽️🇶🇦

Its insane how the western media has portrayed Alcohol as the essential thing along with Food Shelter and Clothing

It's just common sense and basic decency to respect the culture and norms of the land you are visiting.

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And this is why the west is not the standard for humman rights, they only think about individual happiness but not the community happiness. No alcohol = no harassment or violence.

No vulgarity no Sexuality no Nudeness finally i can watch with my whole family freely with 0% worries ♥️♥️ thanks Qatar ♥️

Havent heard of any riot during this world cup. Good job

The moment the 1st lady said “i am safe in Qatar” thats the header and the bottom line.

Look at how much love came out non alcohol World Cup. We don’t have to drink to br happy.

Woman try to walk alone at night in US, UK, Europe & see what happen... These countries called them self civilized turns out they're the one who barbaric...

Qatar made the right the decision in right time. Football got to the place where families can't enjoy football anymore .

After you leave Qatar, you will experience a better life, which you have never felt before. because Qatar has taught you how to live a better life and have good morals. by dressing modestly and without drinking alcohol. etc. thanks for your appreciation for supporting the policies of the Qatari government. and although there are pros and cons 🙏

I have never been to Qatar myself, but I do know that one of the best gifts, your parents can give you, is to take you on travels to other countries and different cultures. Likewise, one of the best gifts, you can give your children, is to take them with you to other countries and cultures.

For the guy who said "beer and football gose together"...he should stayed at home and enjoyed his beer😏

02:06 If you go to any church in the world specially in western countries there are signs in the entrance on how your attire should be. Like Women should not have short skirts, head must be covered, men should not have headgears etc. Imo the rules are absolutely fine as these are places of worships not malls or theaters.

We got respected by sticking to our values. Well done Qatar!

Middle East is very safe for women Alhumdulillah….just yesterday my son & I went for a really long walk & even though a few areas were completely deserted there was police patrolling the streets & not once did I feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

This been so far the best world cup event!

BBC : that's not what i expected? englishman in england : beer and football come hand to hand, and if we drunk, we can fight, make chaos, harrasing anyone we want. because we are civiliazed country

The fact that media is still trying their best neglecting majority of guests experience and opinion 🐸

It's not Qatar or the Middle east that is Safe for Women.. It's Islam that made this to be possible it's raised the value, standards and importance in the society and the world as whole

Alcohol fuelled violence and disturbances common in many fan zones in Western countries eg:Australia, were totally absent in Qatar. Family friendly event without alcohol and drunken louts !!

If western news reporters watch this, they would be like😡

The best world cup ever

Finally families get to enter sports arena in peace and without a worry for drunks cursing and fighting ❤ ONLY IN MUSLIM NATIONS 😍 Respect ✊🏼

Simply awesome. For all the haters of Qatar, this is your answer.

my friend was there and she was so happy.

Good job Qatar 🇶🇦 love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

This is our islamic culture we have to ensure that women feel safe everywhere and we are proud of that, may Allah bless us all

I think it is all about perception, you fear what you don’t know and once you discover the truth behind it you’ll realize there is a stark contrast between looking at something as an outsider and experience it first hand. Not all rules are made to restrict you. Sometimes, they are created to protect you :)

It's great you're debunking these western propaganda

Talking about western morale, many children work in cacao fields in poor countries, those countries get only 2 % of the 93 billion dollars cacao industry every year, farms and their children get 2 dollars a day

This World Cup itself is not controversial but certain people and media who is portraying it as controversial.

So nice of Qatar sharing their food and culture, just beautiful. That's how it should be without wanting anything in return. This is Islam. Beautiful people

Middle Eastern countries are the safest countries in the world for women because of the strict laws against any sexual immorality or abuse and also the law which bans alcohol! Western countries can never give women such high level security!

🇧🇭🇧🇭 Great hospitality, Great Country 🇧🇭🇧🇭

Good Job, Qatar! I wish I could be there enjoying the circumstances...

Well done Qatar! You really push the bar up. ❤️👍

Amazing so nice to see, everyone is well, and getting along well. Just beautiful

Best World Cup ever 🥳

3 months ago, i saw a bit from a football match between national teams of Morocco and Senegal (female teams), Moroccan ladies were absolutely stunning, they are highly skilled, better than many male teams

That's the positive in having strict laws and heavy punishments. The environment will be safe.

Everyone should know that alcohol is the root of every problem that could occur

No alcohol,no problem

No doubt, Qatar is a great country. 💞

Very safe country for women

I feel as a man, if you cant enjoy sports without liquor or drinking in general, you either admitting you are an alcoholic or you are too weak to put it down. How pathetic does “ futbol and beer go hand in hand for me.” Get a grip man you are not here for the drinks but the experience of the world cup, you drink and have been drunk enjoy times in ur life to chill out for a bit.

1:40 To the lady that felt uncomfortable…I guess you got that feeling because us men feel uncomfortable too, seeing women in shorts. Men and women with respect for their deen/religion feel unease when men/women show their private area/satar. Just the way it is fortunately, once we dress modestly there’s nobody we can displease.

Good job Qatar 🇶🇦❤️🇺🇸 everything looks great!

Whatever the media says, don’t believe it until you visit.

Just imagine the kind of destructive behavior you would’ve seen from fans of big teams like England as their teams are now losing one by one if alcohol was allowed freely!

primal aggression and a lack of inhibitions is a bad combo.. men get hit, and women get hit-on. i think everyone felt safe at this World Cup.

0:41 Seriously, how can one listen to BBC and actually believe they speak truth ? This had to be one of the most desperate sentences I have ever heard .

"for me, beer and football go hand-in-hand" yeah! says the Alcoholic guy !!!

Respect Qatar from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Qatar organized the best world cup in history (and I've been to seven). It was well organized, convenient, clean, safe, family-friendly, special needs friendly, woman-friendly, and most of all FUUUUNNNNNN. So many events to go to and things to do, and a complete harmony of fans from all cultures and all parts of the world.

Best world Cup in the history of soccer /football

Everything said..Qatar 👏...still alot has to be done. But overall..these will be one of the best world cup hosts.

Qatar Given way of life for all humans

They get to taste actual moral standing

Safety is major key 🔑

The BBC should be accountable for truthful news and free from hypocrisy. The caster should be judged in the Huge for hate news.

Watching this world cup, I have not seen women dressed very inappropriate and I pray as well as hope they do it because they see the Muslim women and feel like dressing more modest is better. MashaAllah

Very good and safe country, never judge a Book by its cover You have to be there and experience the things before talking...

Masha Allah

Wow..my next holiday destination

mashaallah Allah qatar 🇶🇦

Good We are the champions of human nature 💕

Why don't people just let football alone? We all have our own point of view about things, but we can keep it for our selves at home while enjoying the game.

No workers were killed in making of this video - Al Jazeera

By the way, the sign for modest clothing is for both Men & Women! Its not like Women are forced to cover and men can walk in with a pair of shorts and a tank top.. it goes both ways.. both have to cover up & dress modestly & respectfully. You go to a country, you follow their culture - simple as that!

Western media won't like hearing about this

Love and Respect 🤲🏻💜💜💜🌍💌💫

It's not a restricted Muslim country like the western media tries to portray it, it is rather a country regulated by rules made to feel females safe, males of high standars and children more disciplined...and so all muslim countries are like that...

Awesome 👌

No rape,no harrassment in qatar,

No doubt only Islam ensures the woman's protection in this world properly, a woman can visit the whole world on her own without any kind of anxiety and worry if every one abide by the honorable religion Islam

Thanks 🇶🇦 !

What kind of Question is that?🙄 Any country that follows the Islamic rulings is the one that'll have the most respect for women. For real for real.

People of Qatar peaceful ❤️❤️❤️

thank you so much Qatar 💖

*Western Mainstream Media:* “Now that is an Avengers level threat.”

Imagine if Qatar did not have Al Jazeera to counter this trollop ?

For me..WC Qatar is the way world cup ❤️...

Masha Allah viva Qatar ❤❤❤🇸🇴

arab should be new europe inshallah. love fromm pakistan