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FIFA says 2.95 million World Cup tickets sold 20 Nov 2022 - 11:11 pm
A giant replica of World Cup trophy inside Al Bayt Stadium during the opening ceremony on November 20, 2022. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
We thought Benzema was fine when he reported for France duty says Militao 20 Nov 2022 - 10:31 pm
Brazil's defender Eder Militao takes part in a training session at the Al Arabi SC Stadium in Doha on November 20, 2022, just moments before the kick-off of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)
Uruguay's Rochet says speedy World Cup balls put keepers to the test 20 Nov 2022 - 09:20 pm
Uruguay's goalkeeper Sergio Rochet takes part in a training session at the Al Erssal training centre in Doha on November 20, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP)
Ecuador deny Qatar winning start on World Cup debut  20 Nov 2022 - 09:04 pm
Ecuador's Enner Valencia scores their first goal that was later disallowed Pool via REUTERS/Lars Baron
World Cup opening ceremony dazzles 20 Nov 2022 - 08:58 pm
The Qatar 2022 mascot La'eeb performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 20, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
World Cup begins in Qatar with AMAZING opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium 20 Nov 2022 - 08:18 pm
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Van Dijk 'sad' for Mane as Netherlands prepare for Senegal World Cup test 20 Nov 2022 - 05:27 pm
Netherlands' defender Virgil Van Dijk gives a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha on November 20, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament Group A match between Senegal and the Netherlands. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
France will not replace injured Benzema for World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 03:24 pm
In this file photo taken on November 17, 2022, France's forward Karim Benzema looks down during a training session at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP
We are ready to show result of all our hardwork, says Al Haydos 20 Nov 2022 - 09:40 am
From left: Qatar’s Hassan Al Haydos, Abdelkarim Hassan and Bassam Al Rawi take part in a training session at the Aspire training site, yesterday. Pictures: AFP
Teenager Bellingham tipped to be England’s mainstay 20 Nov 2022 - 09:31 am
England’s Jude Bellingham (left) with Callum Wilson and Kalvin Phillips during a training session. Reuters
Dwindling stars and a rivalry reborn 20 Nov 2022 - 09:25 am
Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo (second right) takes part in a training session alongside teammates at Shahaniya Sports Club in Al Samriya, yesterday. AFP
FIFA partners with United Nations agencies to run social campaigns during World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 09:23 am
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‘Miracle man’ Eriksen relishes life, football and World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 09:17 am
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Senegal will play for Mane: Koulibaly 20 Nov 2022 - 09:07 am
Senegal’s defender Kalidou Koulibaly speaks to journalists following a training session in Doha. AFP
Al Annabi look to ‘bring joy’ on Qatar’s historic day 20 Nov 2022 - 09:01 am
Coach Felix Sanchez watches Qatar players take part in a training session at Aspire Training Site, yesterday.
Infantino blasts western hypocrisy on Qatar 2022 20 Nov 2022 - 08:37 am
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Qatar set to make history as World Cup kicks off today 20 Nov 2022 - 08:10 am
Supporters watch fireworks on a giant screen during the FIFA Fan Festival opening day at Al Bidda park in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP)
Benzema injured on return to full training for France 19 Nov 2022 - 10:44 pm
France's forward Karim Benzema (centre) and France's defender Raphael Varane takes part in a training session next to France's head coach Guy Stephan (left) at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Formula One

File image for representation McLaren hit by fuel-supply issue during F1 testing
McLaren British driver Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy on the podium after finishing the race third to win the world championship title at the end of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP) How Lando Norris won the F1 title
McLaren’s Lando Norris at the Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix 2025 yesterday. Qatar GP: Norris eyes world crown as Verstappen targets perfect weekend
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic leads a movement session at the Lusail International Circuit track yesterday. AFP Stage set for Formula 1 spectacle at Lusail International Circuit

NBA

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP LeBron in tears during rout in possible Cleveland farewell
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11
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Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests

Cricket

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner (3R) walks off the ground with his teammates following their win at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP) 'Street-smart' New Zealand can topple England to make T20 semis: coach
England's Phil Salt plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between Sri Lanka and England at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 22, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP) Pakistan warn England's flaky batting to expect a trial by spin
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal in Ahmedabad on February 22, 2026. (Photo by Manan Vatsyayana / AFP) India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (second right) walks off the field as South Africa’s players celebrate his dismissal. South Africa end India's T20 World Cup win streak; England crush SL

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