The FIFA World Cup 2022 starts on Sunday 20th November in Qatar, at Peregrine Risk Management, we have created our own starting line-up who have some advice and travel tips for those travelling to watch the games:

1. Ensure you have the right level of insurance cover
   
2. Research, understand, and respect the local laws, beliefs, and culture
3. Check your luggage before departure for any items or technology which could cause offence
4. The internet is monitored in Qatar - you could be detained for posting content which is deemed offensive to Qatar or Islam
5. Plan your transportation between the venues and your accommodation in advance
6. Monitor local and international news for incidents or disruptions
7. Take care with your language when talking with officials - swearing can carry penalties
8. A Hayya Card is required for entry to Qatar, no exceptions for the World Cup, you need to arrange this in advance
9. Do not wear attire which could cause offence - clothing with swear words, religious/political connotations etc. 
10. Do not discuss contentious topics in public or online - e.g., religion, politics, human rights
11. Avoid involvement in any fan violence, the police are likely to respond more aggressively than usual
12. Ensure you have emergency contacts to hand
13. Identify safe havens such as police stations or welfare points
14. Locate suitable medical facilities before travel
15. At each stadium you should identify a rally point in case of separation - you should identify one at each end of the venue

At Peregrine Risk Management, we support individuals and organisations with travel and security solutions globally. We have a number of services available for travellers including our travel tracking software, Overwatch, which is the most advanced travel tracking tool on the market, providing a flexible, affordable way to keep in touch with loved ones movements. We also believe that threat and intelligence provide the foundation for any overseas activity and identify potential threats that may be encountered. These threat assessments are tailored to meet specific operational requirements and inform any further risk assessment process.

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World Cup Trophy image, photo credit: History of Soccer