World Cup Teams

Giroud scores twice at World Cup to equal Henry's French record 23 Nov 2022 - 12:06 am

Al Wakrah: Target man Olivier Giroud scored twice in France's World Cup opener against Australia on Tuesday for his 50th and 51st international...

'Don't cry for me Argentina': Brazil mock rivals' World Cup upset 22 Nov 2022 - 09:39 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Few experiences can compare to watching a World Cup in Brazil: the borderline-obsessive football passion; the explosion of pride around...

Germany ready to make up for 2018 heartbreak in Qatar 22 Nov 2022 - 08:43 pm

Doha: Germany are desperate to erase the memory of their disastrous 2018 World Cup when they begin their campaign in Qatar against Japan...

Croatia can't dwell on 2018 World Cup run, says Modric 22 Nov 2022 - 08:20 pm

Doha: Croatia captain Luka Modric says his team must "put aside" the memories of their run to the 2018 World Cup final ahead...

Kim Min-jae: South Korea's highly rated 'Monster' World Cup defender 22 Nov 2022 - 07:23 pm

Doha: Son Heung-min's facial injury has dominated South Korea's build-up to the World Cup, but it's a "Monster" at the heart of their...

Coach Renard thanks Saudi Crown Prince after historic win over Argentina 22 Nov 2022 - 07:03 pm

Lusail: Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is no stranger to success during a nomadic coaching career spanning two decades but will now forever...

Messi laments 'five minutes of mistakes' against Saudis 22 Nov 2022 - 06:44 pm

Lusail:Lionel Messi lamented Argentina's shock second half capitulation against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday but said he was not surprised by the threat from...

Ageing Costa Rica dreaming big at third straight World Cup - Ruiz 22 Nov 2022 - 06:33 pm

Al Rayyan: Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz was confident the Central Americans will more than make up the numbers at their third straight...

Spirited Tunisia hold Denmark to a draw 22 Nov 2022 - 06:14 pm

Doha: World Cup’s Group D minnows Tunisia came up with a spirited performance to draw their opening match against much-fancied Denmark 0-0 at...

First Dutch game one of least-watched first games in World Cup in Netherlands 22 Nov 2022 - 05:23 pm

Amsterdam: The Netherlands' victory over Senegal in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Monday drew one of the lowest domestic television audiences...

Match screenings for free during tournament in Oxygen Park 22 Nov 2022 - 05:09 pm

Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) invites all football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches...

Saudi Arabia win is statistically biggest World Cup shock, say Gracenote 22 Nov 2022 - 04:55 pm

Al Rayyan: Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history by data company Nielsen...

Saudi Arabia's Renard not dwelling on 'crazy' World Cup win 22 Nov 2022 - 04:43 pm

Doha: Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their "totally crazy" 2-1 win against...

We seek to win against Germany and we are waiting for support of Asian fans: Japan's coach 22 Nov 2022 - 04:43 pm

Doha: Japan coach, Hajime Moriyasu, confirmed that his goal is to beat Germany tomorrow in their first match in Group E of the...

Wales-United States World Cup match draws peak of 13 million UK viewers 22 Nov 2022 - 04:35 pm

London: A peak of 13 million people tuned in to ITV's television and online coverage to see Wales clinch a draw against the...

Saudi Arabia shock Argentina for greatest-ever World Cup win 22 Nov 2022 - 03:21 pm

Brilliant goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari sealed the greatest win in the history of Saudi Arabia football as the...

Group A: Gakpo and Klaassen score late as Netherlands blank Senegal 22 Nov 2022 - 09:52 am

Doha: Netherlands scored late goals to start their FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, outclassing Senegal 2-0 at the Al Thumama...

Ronaldo says Man United row won’t affect Portugal 22 Nov 2022 - 09:45 am

Doha: Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said his recent TV interview in which he aired his differences with his Premier League club Manchester United...