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USA look to match Wales’ intensity in historic clash 21 Nov 2022 - 10:44 am

The USA need to match the intensity of Wales when they meet in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2002 Group B fixture at...

Wales dared to dream to play in World Cup: First Minister 21 Nov 2022 - 10:30 am

As Wales play their first FIFA World Cup game in 64 years today in Doha, First Minister H E Mark Drakeford said his...

Southgate defends England record ahead of opener against Iran 21 Nov 2022 - 10:22 am

England manager Gareth Southgate defended his record with the Three Lions ahead of their attempt to break a 56-yar-old title drought. England last...

Al Thawadi: World Cup opening ceremony is football celebration with Arab flavour 21 Nov 2022 - 09:30 am

Doha:Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy H E Hassan Al Thawadi underlined that the opening ceremony of the FIFA World...

Van Gaal wanted to sign Mane at United 21 Nov 2022 - 09:26 am

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has disclosed he wanted to sign the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Sadio Mane, while he was...

Senegal still potent without Mane, Netherlands to miss Depay in opener 21 Nov 2022 - 09:15 am

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has admitted it would be difficult for the Teranga Lions without inspirational captain Sadio Mane at the FIFA World...

Canada aim to 'surprise' at World Cup, says Osorio 21 Nov 2022 - 12:20 am

UMM SALAL, Qatar: Canada aim to surprise their opponents when they make their first appearance at the World Cup finals in 36 years,...

Felix Sanchez: Qatar has more to offer in next match 21 Nov 2022 - 12:08 am

Doha: Qatar's coach Felix Sanchez said that defensive errors, problems in transition, and not starting the match well are the main factors behind...

FIFA says 2.95 million World Cup tickets sold 20 Nov 2022 - 11:11 pm

Doha: Nearly three million World Cup tickets have been sold, FIFA said on Sunday, as the governing body's president revealed the tournament had...

We thought Benzema was fine when he reported for France duty says Militao 20 Nov 2022 - 10:31 pm

Doha: When France striker Karim Benzema reported for World Cup duty his Real Madrid team mates, including Brazil's Eder Militao, thought he was...

Uruguay's Rochet says speedy World Cup balls put keepers to the test 20 Nov 2022 - 09:20 pm

Doha: Goalkeepers are facing an ever tougher task at World Cup tournaments as the balls travel increasingly fast in flight and the new...

Ecuador deny Qatar winning start on World Cup debut 20 Nov 2022 - 09:04 pm

The spotlight was on Qatar last night as the hosts made their FIFA World Cup debut at the Al Bayt Stadium. But a...

World Cup opening ceremony dazzles 20 Nov 2022 - 08:58 pm

Doha: The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday saw the East, with a Qatari...

World Cup begins in Qatar with AMAZING opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium 20 Nov 2022 - 08:18 pm

The wait is finally over! The moment the entire world has been waiting for with bated breath for 12 years has finally arrived,...

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...

We are ready to show result of all our hardwork, says Al Haydos 20 Nov 2022 - 09:40 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar are among the lowest ranked sides at this year’s World Cup but captain Hassan Al Haydos believesthat the reigning Asian...

Teenager Bellingham tipped to be England’s mainstay 20 Nov 2022 - 09:31 am

England’s teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham’s fan base is growing steadily ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Former England captain Steven Gerrard...