Reporter/ Fawad Hussain

Netherlands hope to turn silver into gold as Qatar make historic debut 13 Nov 2022 - 08:10 am

Doha: Given their history of making strong starts at the World Cup, in-form Netherlands are unlikely to let their Group A opponents –...

Afif, Almoez set to lead Qatar attack 12 Nov 2022 - 10:48 am

Head coach Felix Sanchez sprang no surprises as hosts Qatar yesterday named their 26-man final squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,...

‘Talented’ Meshaal looks to shine as Qatar target knockout stage 11 Nov 2022 - 12:09 pm

Doha: Meshaal Barsham dreams of big achievements like his elder brother Mutaz Barshim – the reigning Olympic champion and three-time world champion in...

Never give up on your dreams, says Alves 10 Nov 2022 - 09:36 am

Doha: Delighted on his surprise inclusion in the Brazilian squad, veteran Dani Alves (pictured) is hoping to help Selecao lift their record-extending sixth...

All eyes on Qatar as 10 days countdown to historic World Cup begins 10 Nov 2022 - 09:17 am

Doha: It all started on a night in late December back in 2006 when the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa...

We will do our best to leave a mark at World Cup, says Hatem 08 Nov 2022 - 08:33 am

Abdulaziz Hatem made his international debut in 2009, a year before Qatar was confirmed as the host country for the FIFA World Cup...

Qatar beat Panama, to meet Albania in final Spain friendly 07 Nov 2022 - 09:42 am

Doha: FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar defeated Panama 2-1 in what was their penultimate friendly in their ongoing training camp in Marbella, Spain....

Arab teams look to shine at region’s first-ever World Cup 06 Nov 2022 - 08:48 am

Hosts Qatar will not be the only side to receive an overwhelming support from fans at the upcoming World Cup. Three more Arab...

Qatar to welcome non-ticketed fans from Dec 2 04 Nov 2022 - 08:29 am

Non-ticketed fans with a Hayya Card will be able to enter Qatar from December 2 to enjoy the spectacular FIFA World Cup festivities...

World Cup opening ceremony to begin at 5pm 03 Nov 2022 - 05:55 pm

The opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will begin at 5pm, two hours before Qatar take on Ecuador in the...

Playmaker Afif aims to add goals for Qatar at World Cup 03 Nov 2022 - 09:02 am

Qatar playmaker Akram Afif (pictured) is aware Al Annabi will need more from him than setting up goals for his team-mates at the...

Qatar’s Bassam ‘never expected’ to play at World Cup 02 Nov 2022 - 08:01 am

Five years after making his international debut, Qatar star Bassam Al Rawi is set to feature in the FIFA World Cup – a...

FIFA referee Al Jassim relishing home World Cup challenge 01 Nov 2022 - 08:35 am

Abdulrahman Al Jassim made his FIFA World Cup debut at Russia 2018 as a video match official. Four years later, the seasoned Qatari...

Longines Hathab: Al Ajami clinches Big Tour victory 30 Oct 2022 - 09:23 am

Doha: Faleh Suwead Al Ajami astride Ambre De Beaufour displayed phenomenal performance to clinch the Big Tour victory as sixth round of the...

Saadi and Jabalah storm to thrilling Umm Bab Cup win 28 Oct 2022 - 10:10 am

Wathnan Racing-owned Jabalah overcame a tough challenge from Arion to claim the Umm Bab Cup victory during the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s...

Sanna guides Jewel House to Qatar Cup triumph 27 Oct 2022 - 09:28 am

Doha: Abdulatif Hussain Al Emadi-owned Jewel House yesterday surged to a dominant Qatar Cup triumph as jockey Alberto Sanna claimed a brilliant double...