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All continents in knockout round shows growth of game, says FIFA 03 Dec 2022 - 08:33 pm

Doha: The Qatar World Cup will set a record as teams from all continents have advanced to the round of 16 for the...

Suarez, Cavani make undignified exits from World Cup stage 03 Dec 2022 - 08:21 pm

Doha: The sight of a tearful Luis Suarez hiding his face in his shirt and an enraged Edinson Cavani knocking over a VAR...

Netherlands beat USA 3-1 to reach quarters 03 Dec 2022 - 08:13 pm

The Netherlands put up a strong show to beat USA 3-1 and move into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup at the...

Senegal seek to end African drought against England 03 Dec 2022 - 07:29 pm

Al Rayyan: In a tournament packed with surprises, Senegal will try to add to the list of stunners in the Round of 16...

Croatia surprised by Japan's run but ready to handle their speed 03 Dec 2022 - 07:11 pm

Doha: Croatia were as surprised as anyone by Japan's group-stage wins over former champions Germany and Spain at the World Cup, but while...

Senegal coach Cisse unwell ahead of England World Cup clash 03 Dec 2022 - 06:41 pm

Al Khor: Senegal's preparations for their World Cup last-16 clash against England have been hampered by an illness to coach Aliou Cisse but...

Mendy looks to have goalkeeping crown firmly back on his head 03 Dec 2022 - 06:32 pm

Doha: Senegal’s Edouard Mendy has found the World Goalkeeper of the Year crown a heavy one to wear over the last year, but...

Brazil football legend Pele under palliative care amid cancer battle 03 Dec 2022 - 05:10 pm

SAO PAULO: Brazilian soccer legend Pele is receiving palliative care after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results as he battles colon cancer, newspaper...

Soft-spoken Lloris set to match France caps record in Poland game 03 Dec 2022 - 04:48 pm

Doha: France's Hugo Lloris began his international career a few months after Lilian Thuram hung up his boots, and on Sunday the keeper...

Poland ready to dig in versus France on Miners' Day, coach says 03 Dec 2022 - 04:39 pm

Al Rayyan: Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz brushed aside criticism of his team being too defensive at the World Cup, saying their cautious approach...

World Cup Qatar a great experience for female fans: British Newspaper 03 Dec 2022 - 04:26 pm

London: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has multiple successes since its launch on November 20 and even before its launch. Its success this...

Brazil's Jesus and Telles out of World Cup due to injuries 03 Dec 2022 - 04:22 pm

DOHA: Brazil's forward GabrielJesusand defender Alex Telles have both been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after picking up knee...

Brazil to take late fitness call on Neymar, says team doctor 03 Dec 2022 - 03:44 pm

LUSAIL, Qatar: Brazil defender Danilo has shown positive signs in his recovery from an ankle injury while Neymar is racing against time to...

Proud Son endured 'longest six minutes' before Korea advanced 03 Dec 2022 - 03:29 pm

Doha: Son Heung-min described South Korea's agonising wait for confirmation of their place in World Cup knockout rounds "the longest six minutes of...

USA uniting behind inspirational captain Adams 03 Dec 2022 - 12:50 pm

Tyler Adams is, by some distance, the youngest captain at Qatar 2022. Of the other 31 at this FIFA World Cup, all but...

German boss berates lack of player development for national team 03 Dec 2022 - 12:20 pm

Germany coach Hansi Flick has berated the country’s inability to develop youngsters and fill positions that need reinforcements. Flick disclosed this during a...