Iran kicks off World Cup divided by protests back home
DOHA: Iran's opening World Cup match against England on Monday (Nov 21) is likely to be overshadowed by a deadly crackdown on women-led protests back home.
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A World Cup 12 years in the making
DUBAI: The first FIFA World Cup to take place in the Arab world will kick off Sunday in Doha when the host nation take on Ecuador in the tournament’s opening match at Al-Bayt Stadium.
‘Down-to-earth’ Bale sets the tone for tight-knit Wales — Williams
DOHA: Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says captain Gareth Bale’s “down-to-earth” personality is a unifying force within the squad as the country prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 1958. Williams, who now plays for Swindon in England’s fourth tier, was part of the Wales squad that reached the semifinals at Euro 2016 after ending a 58-year absence from major tournaments. The Welsh also made the last 16 at Euro 2020 and will again look to the likes of Bale and Aaron Ramsey to lead from the front as they take on the USA, Iran and rivals England in Group B.
FIFA chief accuses critics of Qatar of hypocrisy ahead of World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy on Saturday, adding that engagement was the only way to improve human rights.
England's Saka won't shy away from taking penalties - Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale backed his England and Arsenal team mate Bukayo Saka to step up if he's called upon to take a penalty at the World Cup, despite having been subjected to racist abuse after his shootout miss in the European Championship final.
England seek to lay down marker against troubled Iran
DOHA : England could not have done a better job of lowering expectations than by going six competitive games without a win heading into the World Cup but when they kick off against Iran on Monday a nation will again start dreaming.
Hit or miss? 10 players that will spark and sizzle at the FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is only days away from kicking off and fans around the world are flocking to Qatar to see their nations compete for footballs ultimate prize.
FIFA World Cup opening ceremony to have SA flavour to it? Who will perform and kick-off times
Host nation Qatar and Ecuador get the ball rolling at the 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium in the first of 64 matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, 20 November.