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Emirates airline to livestream all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches

More than 200 Emirates aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels - Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. 

Dubai-based carrier Emirates will stream all FIFA World Cup Qatar matches live on Sport 24 onboard the aircraft, as well as in the A380 onboard lounges, and across dedicated Emirates airport lounges.

The airline said that over 200 Emirates aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels – Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra.

On Sports 24, sports fans can also watch live matches from the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and the Asian Football Championship.

Sport 24 even airs other international sporting events including the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup, International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, the Olympic Games, National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), major golf championships, tennis grand slams plus sailing, horse-racing, and motorsports.

Emirates Lounges are accessible on a complimentary basis to its first and business-class passengers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members.

Silver members can also avail complimentary access to the Emirates Business Class lounge, in Dubai. Premium economy and economy class passengers can pay to access the lounge which has buffet dining, self-serve alcohol stations, showers, free wifi, and a private business centre.

The World Cup begins in Qatar on Sunday, November 20 and will conclude on Sunday, December 18. It is the first time that an Arab country is hosting the World Cup.