World Cup Teams

Van Dijk 'sad' for Mane as Netherlands prepare for Senegal World Cup test 20 Nov 2022 - 05:27 pm

Doha: Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk said he was sad to learn that former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane would miss the World Cup...

France will not replace injured Benzema for World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 03:24 pm

Doha: Defending champions France will not replace the injured Karim Benzema in their World Cup squad, coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday. In...

‘Miracle man’ Eriksen relishes life, football and World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 09:17 am

The whole footballing world looked in shock when Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch after suffering a heart attack during Denmark’s UEFA Euro...

Al Annabi look to ‘bring joy’ on Qatar’s historic day 20 Nov 2022 - 09:01 am

Doha: After 12 years of wide-ranging preparations, Qatar is finally set to open the historic FIFA World Cup 2022 at packed 60,000-seater Al...

Benzema injured on return to full training for France 19 Nov 2022 - 10:44 pm

Doha: France forward Karim Benzema is to undergo medical tests after leaving training injured on Saturday ahead of the defending champions World Cup...

Messi does light training away from Argentina team 19 Nov 2022 - 10:33 pm

Doha: Lionel Messi did light training away from his Argentina team mates on Saturday, triggering speculation among some fans that he may be...

Benzema leaves France training early with injury - report 19 Nov 2022 - 10:16 pm

Doha: Striker Karim Benzema was forced to leave France's training session because of an injury on Saturday in what is potentially a major...

Serbian national team arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 09:26 pm

Doha: The Serbian national team arrived Saturday evening in Doha to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which starts on Sunday...

Cameroon team arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 09:20 pm

Doha: The Cameroon national football team arrived on Saturday in Doha to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which starts Sunday...

STARS OF QATAR 2022: From Mabil to Mooy, stars to watch out for in Australia's Socceroos team at World Cup 2022 19 Nov 2022 - 09:09 pm

This is not, by any measure, a vintage Socceroos squad. The days when this team’s FIFA World Cup campaigns would be spearheaded by...

Japan put German friendships in deep freeze for World Cup opener 19 Nov 2022 - 08:40 pm

Doha: Eight of Japan's World Cup squad play in the Bundesliga but forward Ritsu Doan said on Saturday that friendships are on hold...

Kick Bale! US wary of Welsh star in World Cup opener 19 Nov 2022 - 07:49 pm

Doha: United States midfielder Kellyn Acosta says the Americans will target Wales captain Gareth Bale in their World Cup Group B clash on...

Poland's Cash asks Aston Villa team mate Martinez for World Cup favour 19 Nov 2022 - 07:27 pm

Umm Salal: Poland defender Matty Cash had a special request for Aston Villa team mate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of their...

S Korea defender eager to face Ronaldo 19 Nov 2022 - 01:49 pm

Doha: Spurred by the famous Cristiano Ronaldo no-show incident in South Korea during an exhibition match between Juventus and K-League all-stars, Korea and...

Al Annabi focused on Ecuador clash as Qatar gets set for big kick off 19 Nov 2022 - 10:35 am

Doha: Thousands of fans flocked to the iconic places of Qatar at the weekend relishing the start of historic FIFA World Cup, which...

STARS OF QATAR 2022: Stars to watch out for as Iran aim to make it past the group stage at the sixth time of asking 18 Nov 2022 - 10:17 pm

As IR Iran prepare to participate in their third consecutive FIFA World Cup campaign under the same manager, the nation’s finest generation aspires...