Qatar 2022

Germany fail to make knockout round for second straight World Cup 02 Dec 2022 - 12:07 am

Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in a thrilling match, but the four-time champions failed to make it past the group stage for the...

Japan continue giant-killing spree, stun Spain to top group 02 Dec 2022 - 12:07 am

Japan are a side to be feared at this World Cup. They can change things around in a matter of seconds. This was...

Brazil hope to have Neymar back for last-16 clash, says coach 01 Dec 2022 - 11:00 pm

Doha: Brazil are hopeful they will have Neymar back for the World Cup knockout stage as his recovery from an ankle injury is...

Song eyes fairytale win for Cameroon in Brazil 'scorcher' 01 Dec 2022 - 10:52 pm

Al Rayyan: Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song is expecting an "absolute scorcher" of a game against Brazil on Friday, a match he believes his...

Belgium coach Martinez to leave job after World Cup exit 01 Dec 2022 - 10:34 pm

Doha: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his job after his side were eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar following...

Canada proud after World Cup adventure ends in defeat 01 Dec 2022 - 10:04 pm

Doha: Canada coach John Herdman said his team would depart the World Cup with heads held high after their tournament ended in a...

Sheikha Hind visits World Cup events in Educational City 01 Dec 2022 - 09:20 pm

Doha: The Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani visited the GOALS exhibition at Education City...

Belgium’s golden era ends in a World Cup whimper 01 Dec 2022 - 09:12 pm

Doha: Belgium’s World Cup never got off the ground as they were unable to find the spark that took them to third place...

'People want to watch more football', Collina says as stoppage time jumps 01 Dec 2022 - 08:52 pm

Doha: Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, said the reason for the rise in added time at the World Cup is...

SC delivers state-of-the-art broadcast network to support global coverage of Qatar 2022 01 Dec 2022 - 08:46 pm

DOHA: The state-of-the-art broadcast network delivered by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is helping media to screen the FIFA World...

Croatia hold Belgium in draw to advance 01 Dec 2022 - 08:35 pm

A string of missed chances proved costly for Belgium as 2018 runners-up Croatia held their nerves to hold off the World No.2 side...

'Exploited' Africa proving worthy of more World Cup berths, Ghana coach says 01 Dec 2022 - 08:20 pm

Al Rayyan: African teams' strong World Cup showing so far demonstrates a need for the competition to be more inclusive with more places...

Magnificent Morocco make merry 01 Dec 2022 - 08:12 pm

Morocco resolutely held on to a 2-1 halftime lead to beat Canada at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday and advanced to the World Cup...

Injured US attacker Pulisic feels better, hopes to face Dutch 01 Dec 2022 - 07:24 pm

Doha: US attacker Christian Pulisic said on Thursday he was recovering from an injury sustained scoring a crucial goal against Iran and aspired...

No social media, no milkshakes: How Australia upset World Cup odds 01 Dec 2022 - 07:11 pm

Doha: Old-school values, a ban on social media and some moments of quality have propelled Australia into the last 16 of the World...

Brazil set to rest key players against Cameroon ahead of World Cup knockouts 01 Dec 2022 - 06:55 pm

Doha: Brazil coach Tite is set to follow the lead of France and rest key players for their final World Cup group game...

Brazil coach Tite wishes 'good health' to Pele 01 Dec 2022 - 06:40 pm

Doha: Brazil coach Tite said on Thursday his thoughts were with Pele after the football icon was hospitalised in Sao Paulo for a...

Switzerland play down political undertones before Serbia showdown 01 Dec 2022 - 06:23 pm

Al Rayyan: Switzerland coach Murat Yakin and defender Manuel Akanji played down suggestions their Group G decider against Serbia could reignite political tensions...