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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...

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Ecuadoran Football Association over fans' chants 23 Nov 2022 - 02:05 pm

Doha: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Ecuadoran Football Association over chants by Ecuadoran fans during the opening game of the FIFA...

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...

Football fever grips Qatar with FIFA World Cup in full gear 23 Nov 2022 - 08:44 am

Football fever is gripping the country. The FIFA World Cup 2022 is witnessing fans arrive in Qatar from all around the world to...

Saudi fans rejoice historic victory, thank Qatar for support 23 Nov 2022 - 08:17 am

Thousands of fans gathered at Saudi House (a pavilion in Corniche), Doha Corniche, Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif and Lusail Boulevard to celebrate...

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...

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...

Denmark coach considers draw with Tunisia at World Cup satisfactory 22 Nov 2022 - 10:19 pm

Doha: Denmark national football team head coach Kasper Hjulmand said that the goalless draw against Tunisia in Group D of the FIFA World...

'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...