Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.
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beIN SPORTS to broadcast 22 matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ free-to-air to celebrate first World Cup in Arab world
In a great celebration of the first World Cup in the Arab world, beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”) announced today that it will broadcast 22 matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ on its free-to-air beIN SPORTS channel in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The free-to-air coverage will kick off with the opening match on Sunday, 20 November at the Al Bayt Stadium as Qatar takes on Ecuador.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hits out at European criticism of Qatar
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit out at criticism of Qatar from Europe on the eve of the World Cup.
Fans saddened by World Cup stadium beer ban after organisers pull plug on tournament tipple
Football fans in Qatar for the World Cup were left gasping by a stadium beer ban which was ordered by organisers on Friday, just two days before the tournament kicks off.
FIFA bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums in Qatar
Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after FIFA changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament.
Unique, divisive & controversial - the World Cup has landed
A few years ago Dave Hill - the buck-toothed, bucket-hatted guitarist from glam-rock heroes Slade - recalled how the band recorded Merry Xmas Everybody in the middle of a New York heatwave.
FIFA appoints Italian referee Orsato for World Cup opener
Italian Daniele Orsato will referee Sunday's opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador in Group A, FIFA said on Friday.
Italian referee Orsato picked to officiate World Cup opener
DOHA: Italian referee Daniele Orsato was chosen Friday to handle the opening game of the World Cup. FIFA picked Orsato for Sunday’s match between host Qatar and Ecuador, describing him as “one of Europe’s most experienced referees.” He turns 47 on Wednesday.