Time for Qatar’s footballers to deliver on World Cup debut against Ecuador
DOHA: The preparation for Qatar finally ends on Sunday when the team begin their World Cup campaign.
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Late drama as England fight back to snatch epic draw against All Blacks
Replacement prop Will Stuart scored two late tries as England came from behind to snatch a dramatic 25-25 draw against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
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.
Canada hurting ahead of World Cup opener in Qatar against No. 2 Belgium
Canada coach John Herdman had a bleak medical update Saturday with goalkeeper Milan Borjan and midfielder Stephen Eustaquio joining star Alphonso Davies as question marks for the World Cup opener against No. 2 Belgium.
Germany striker Fuellkrug misses first training in Qatar with flu
AL SHAMAL, Qatar : Germany forward Niclas Fuellkrug, who scored the winner in their last warm-up game against Oman on Wednesday, missed his team's first training on Qatari soil with a flu virus, the team said on Saturday.
Audacious teenager Moukoko ready for the big stage, says Germany's Neuer
AL SHAMAL, Qatar : Teenage striker Yousoufa Moukoko has almost no memories of past Germany greats apart from retired forward Miroslav Klose but his audacious nature makes him ready for the big stage, Germany captain Manuel Neuer said on Saturday.
Points at premium for U.S and Wales in high-stakes opener
DOHA : The United States and Wales will head into Monday's World Cup clash knowing that victory could decide one of Group B's two qualifiers, with England fancied as heavy favourites to advance as group winners.
Preview: Ireland eye winning finish against wounded Wallabies
Andy Farrell takes charge of Ireland for the 30th time on Saturday night as they bid to sign off on a groundbreaking year with a ninth win from 11 games.