DOHA, Sept 23 (AFP): Qatar is no longer listening to "sceptics" and has always been confident about hosting the World Cup, its chief organiser said on Thursday as the tournament kick-off looms.
The tiny, gas-rich Gulf state is preparing for the biggest event in its history as it gets ready to welcome more than one million fans for the first winter World Cup in November and December.
"Qatar has long passed the stage of responding to sceptics of its ability to host the World Cup", organising committee secretary-general Hassan al-Thawadi said, according to the official Qatar News Agency.
"From the first day, we were sure that actions on the ground will prove to everyone Qatar's ability to host a major tournament like the World Cup," he said in an interview.
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