World Cup: All you need to know on the teams, fixtures and even the local laws of Qatar
The 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20th, with the hosts facing Ecuador to get proceedings underway.
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France shake off Benzema's absence and armband standoff to focus on Australia
DOHA : Nothing is going to disrupt France in their opening World Cup game against Australia - not Karim Benzema's absence, and especially not the 'One Love' armband row in Qatar, captain Hugo Lloris said on Monday.
7 European World Cup captains ditch OneLove arm band under FIFA pressure
DOHA: The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear OneLove armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday (Nov 21).
Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations
DOHA : The young Spain players at the heart of coach Luis Enrique's new-look side make their global debut on Wednesday when they face the experienced veterans of Costa Rica in their Qatar World Cup opening match.
Seven European World Cup captains ditch One Love arm band under FIFA pressure
DOHA : The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.
Pop and pomp as World Cup kicks off but Qatar poor in Ecuador loss
DOHA: The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off with an opening ceremony of pop and pomp, but a poor performance from host nation Qatar spoiled celebrations on Sunday (Nov 20).
In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen
DOHA: Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in the Middle East.
Croatia prepared for cool conditions at 'fiery' World Cup - Kramaric
DOHA : Croatia's Andrej Kramaric said he was pleasantly surprised by the conditions in Qatar and welcomed the prospect of playing the World Cup in winter as players would arrive for the tournament at their peak.