World Cup Teams

We live for another day, Morocco's Regragui says 23 Nov 2022 - 05:20 pm

Al Rayyan: Morocco's aim was to avoid losing to Croatia in their opening World Cup match on Wednesday and the 0-0 draw they...

Portugal will not be distracted by Ronaldo's Man Utd saga, coach say 23 Nov 2022 - 05:18 pm

DOHA: Portugal will not be distracted by the drama surrounding captain Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure from Manchester United, coach Fernando Santos said on...

Kane trains with England, despite ankle scan 23 Nov 2022 - 05:07 pm

Al Wakrah: England captain Harry Kane trained with the team on Wednesday ahead of their clash with the United States despite an ankle...

Stuttering Croatia held by Morocco in goalless stalemate 23 Nov 2022 - 04:56 pm

Al Khor: Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco on Wednesday as...

No truth to rumours Danish FA is planning to leave FIFA, says DBU 23 Nov 2022 - 04:50 pm

Al Rayyan: There is no truth to rumours that the Danish Football Association (DBU) is planning to leave FIFA, the association has told...

Ronaldo Man United partnership a dream, but nothing lasts - Bruno Fernandes 23 Nov 2022 - 04:28 pm

Doha: Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but "nothing lasts forever". The...

Match against Uruguay difficult, says South Korea coach 23 Nov 2022 - 04:28 pm

Doha: Portuguese Paulo Bento, the coach of the South Korean national football team, described team's match on Thursday against Uruguay in Group H...

Son able to play in S. Korea's World Cup opener after injury: Coach 23 Nov 2022 - 01:35 pm

Doha: Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea's World Cup opener against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after...

Injured France defender Hernandez out of World Cup 23 Nov 2022 - 11:05 am

Doha: France defender Lucas Hernandez will miss the rest of the World Cup after injuring his knee in the defending champions' opening victory...

Saudis relish ‘great’ win over Argentina 23 Nov 2022 - 10:10 am

Saudi Arabia sent shock waves through the football world with a stunning victory over two-time winners and pre-tournament favourites Argentina in their FIFA...

Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ begin last stand without Lukaku 23 Nov 2022 - 10:04 am

Doha: Belgium’s aging “Golden Generation” will begin their final shot at World Cup glory against Canada today, but do so without talismanic forward...

Croatia begin World Cup campaign against Morocco 23 Nov 2022 - 09:58 am

Doha: Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka...

Spain banking on young stars, ageing Costa Rica think big 23 Nov 2022 - 09:43 am

Spain’s Luis Enrique has disclosed the young players on his side will bring energy to the team while stating he remains the clear...

Spirited Tunisia hold Denmark 23 Nov 2022 - 09:26 am

A spirited Tunisia team held much-fancied Denmark outfit to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group D fixture of the FIFA World Cup...

Giroud equals scoring record as France thump Australia 4-1 23 Nov 2022 - 09:16 am

Reigning champions France opened their World Cup title defence with a 4-1 thrashing of Australia, on what turned out to be the night...

Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland, Mexico share points 23 Nov 2022 - 09:08 am

Robert Lewandowski missed a 58th minute penalty as Poland held Mexico to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group C match of the...

Germany seek strong start, Japan out to prove mettle 23 Nov 2022 - 08:55 am

Germany will not start as hot favourites to win this World Cup with reigning champions France, Brazil and England heavily tipped to claim...

France thump Australia 4-1 to start title defence 23 Nov 2022 - 12:09 am

Al Wakrah: Reigning champions France opened their World Cup title defence with a 4-1 thrashing of Australia, with veteran forward Olivier Giroud producing...