The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December.
And joining England’s 26-man squad will be the footballers’ partners and families, with several WAGs reportedly set to base themselves on the MSC World Europa, dubbed a ‘floating palace’, which will be situated in Doha Port.
The £1billion cruise liner boasts beauty salons, boutiques, dodgems, six swimming pools, 14 ocean-view jacuzzis and the longest dry-slide at sea titled The Venom Drop to keep them entertained between matches.
Luxe life: Joining England’s squad in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the footballers’ partners and families, with several WAGs reportedly set to base themselves on the MSC World Europa
A Sportplex zone offers basketball, bumper cars and even a roller disco rink, meaning plenty of opportunities for fun.
In addition to 13 restaurants and bars, the cruise liner features a micro-brewery and mixology classes in its Elixir gin bar.
In Qatar there are strict alcohol rules, but because the MSC World Europa is ‘off-shore’, those on board can sip on champagne without fear of legal repercussions.
Packages begin at £6,000 for the footballers’ families to stay on the luxury liner, with model Anna Modler, 24, who is dating defender Eric Dier, 28, rumoured to be among them.
Living it up: Model Anna Modler, 24, who is dating defender Eric Dier, 28, is rumoured to be among those planning to stay on the luxury cruise liner
Stunning: The £1billion cruise liner boasts beauty salons, boutiques, six swimming pools, 14 ocean-view jacuzzis and the longest dry-slide at sea titled The Venom Drop
According to The Sun, other WAGs set to live aboard the MSC World Europa for a month include air hostess Georgina Irwin, 26, who is engaged to goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 24.
Phil Foden’s girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, 22, is said to be among those to have expressed an interest in staying on it along with the Manchester City ace’s family.
Fern Maguire, 27 – the wife of Harry Maguire, 29 – is also expected to relocate to the Middle East to support her man during the tournament, which starts in November.
Fun: Another WAGs set to live aboard the MSC World Europa for a month include air hostess Georgina Irwin, 26, who is engaged to goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 24
Epic! A Sportplex zone offers bumper cars and even a roller disco rink, meaning plenty of opportunities for fun
Wife life: Fern Maguire, 27 – the wife of Harry Maguire, 29 – is also expected to relocate to the Middle East to support her man during the tournament, which starts in November
An insider told the publication: ‘The boat is an amazing place to stay. It is like a floating palace, which is why many of the players’ wives and families quickly snapped up packages that the Football Association arranged.
‘Due to the fact the boat is off shore, guests can have a drink and enjoy themselves without having to worry about falling foul of Qatar’s strict rules.
‘And many hotels aren’t even allowed sunbathing areas. But by staying on the boat guests just relax and have a great time. If England do go all the way it’s likely to become like a carnival on board.’
Gareth Southgate will announce his squad for Qatar on Wednesday October 19, 33 days before England’s first group match against Iran.
Fabulous: The liner has a basketball court, should the WAGs want to work up a sweat
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