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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We were not at our best says Qatar coach after opening loss to Ecuador
AL KHOR, Qatar: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez did not make any excuses for his team after their disappointing performance in a 2-0 defeat by Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday (Nov 20) as they became the first hosts to lose the opening game of a World Cup.
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).
Riyadh teams shine at historic first Rugby 10s and 7s Tournament in Dammam
DAMMAM: Amid football’s World Cup hype and frenzy in the region, Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium saw a small audience gather on Friday, Nov. 18 to celebrate the first-ever rugby tournament in the city.
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.
Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat
Thousands of empty seats told the sad story as Qatar's long-awaited World Cup debut ended in a bad case of stage fright on Sunday.
Ecuador's 'Superman' Valencia should be fit for Netherlands game
DOHA : Enner Valencia, Ecuador's all-time top scorer and hero of their opening game win over World Cup hosts Qatar, should be fit for their second Group A game against the Netherlands on Friday, according to his coach.
Arabian night of sadness for host as Ecuador celebrate opening day victory
Ecuador’s captain, Enner Valencia, wheels away after scoring his team’s second goal against Qatar in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup…yesterday.