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Coach Renard thanks Saudi Crown Prince after historic win over Argentina 22 Nov 2022 - 07:03 pm

Lusail: Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is no stranger to success during a nomadic coaching career spanning two decades but will now forever...

Saudi Arabia declares holiday tomorrow after beating Argentina 22 Nov 2022 - 06:55 pm

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has directed that there would be a holiday for all employees in...

Messi laments 'five minutes of mistakes' against Saudis 22 Nov 2022 - 06:44 pm

Lusail:Lionel Messi lamented Argentina's shock second half capitulation against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday but said he was not surprised by the threat from...

Ageing Costa Rica dreaming big at third straight World Cup - Ruiz 22 Nov 2022 - 06:33 pm

Al Rayyan: Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz was confident the Central Americans will more than make up the numbers at their third straight...

Spirited Tunisia hold Denmark to a draw 22 Nov 2022 - 06:14 pm

Doha: World Cup’s Group D minnows Tunisia came up with a spirited performance to draw their opening match against much-fancied Denmark 0-0 at...

Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly 22 Nov 2022 - 05:43 pm

Doha: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted on Tuesday his team had not taken Saudi Arabia lightly ahead of their shocking 2-1 World Cup...

We believe in our abilities against Spanish national team: Costa Rica coach 22 Nov 2022 - 05:31 pm

Doha: Coach of the Costa Rica national team, Colombian Luis Fernando Suarez, did not hide his great desire to win against the Spanish...

First Dutch game one of least-watched first games in World Cup in Netherlands 22 Nov 2022 - 05:23 pm

Amsterdam: The Netherlands' victory over Senegal in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Monday drew one of the lowest domestic television audiences...

Match screenings for free during tournament in Oxygen Park 22 Nov 2022 - 05:09 pm

Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) invites all football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches...

Saudi Arabia win is statistically biggest World Cup shock, say Gracenote 22 Nov 2022 - 04:55 pm

Al Rayyan: Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history by data company Nielsen...

Saudi Arabia's Renard not dwelling on 'crazy' World Cup win 22 Nov 2022 - 04:43 pm

Doha: Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their "totally crazy" 2-1 win against...

We seek to win against Germany and we are waiting for support of Asian fans: Japan's coach 22 Nov 2022 - 04:43 pm

Doha: Japan coach, Hajime Moriyasu, confirmed that his goal is to beat Germany tomorrow in their first match in Group E of the...

Wales-United States World Cup match draws peak of 13 million UK viewers 22 Nov 2022 - 04:35 pm

London: A peak of 13 million people tuned in to ITV's television and online coverage to see Wales clinch a draw against the...

Saudi Arabia shock Argentina for greatest-ever World Cup win 22 Nov 2022 - 03:21 pm

Brilliant goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari sealed the greatest win in the history of Saudi Arabia football as the...

Saudis stun Argentina to take 2-1 lead 22 Nov 2022 - 02:35 pm

Lusail: Saudi Arabia took a shock 2-1 lead in the second half of their World Cup game against Lionel Messi's Argentina with brilliant...

Group A: Gakpo and Klaassen score late as Netherlands blank Senegal 22 Nov 2022 - 09:52 am

Doha: Netherlands scored late goals to start their FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, outclassing Senegal 2-0 at the Al Thumama...

Ronaldo says Man United row won’t affect Portugal 22 Nov 2022 - 09:45 am

Doha: Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said his recent TV interview in which he aired his differences with his Premier League club Manchester United...