The Qatar World Cup kicks off with an extravagant ceremony
After a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies, the first World Cup in the Middle East finally began on Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony.
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Qatar’s hopes hang in the balance as elimination beckons
DOHA : World Cup hosts Qatar know they must not let nerves get the better of them again on Friday as they face African champions Senegal needing to take something from their second Group A encounter or face an early exit from the tournament.
FIFA investigates Ecuador fans' homophobic chants
DOHA : FIFA said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener.
Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round
DOHA : Ecuador or the Netherlands will take a huge step towards the second round of the World Cup if either can force a victory in Friday’s Group A clash at the Khalifa International Stadium after both sides won their openers in Qatar.
FIFA to investigate Ecuador fans' Chile chants
Ecuador are facing a FIFA charge over chants made by their supporters during their 2-0 win over Qatar on Sunday.
Ecuador's Valencia nurses sprain ahead of Dutch clash
DOHA :Ecuador's captain and top scorer Enner Valencia is still nursing a minor knee sprain ahead of his team's World Cup Group A clash with the Netherlands from which the South Americans could progress to the second round for only the second time.
Ageing Costa Rica dreaming big at third straight World Cup: Ruiz
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz was confident the Central Americans will more than make up the numbers at their third straight World Cup and take inspiration from their historic 2014 campaign, having learnt from a disappointing outing in Russia.