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.
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‘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.
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.
Reserve your free entry for first-ever official Coca-Cola FIFA Fan Festival Riyadh
RIYADH: Football fans in Saudi Arabia and across the region can now reserve their spot to watch every adrenaline-pumping pass, sensational save, crunching tackle and match-winning goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Coca-Cola FIFA Fan Festival Riyadh at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex, also known as Green Halls.
Croatia's Petkovic, Livaja warn against writing off 2018 finalists
DOHA : Croatia forwards Bruno Petkovic and Marko Livaja said the team thrives on being considered underdogs and warned on Saturday that the 2018 World Cup runners-up have what it takes to reach the final again.
Ko runs out to 5-shot lead at CME Group Tour Championship
NAPLES, Florida: Lydia Ko is in total control at the halfway mark of the CME Group Tour Championship.
World Cup could mean redemption for Brazil forward Neymar
DOHA: When Neymar was preparing to play for Brazil at his first World Cup back in 2014, the hype surrounding him was considerable.
Mexico need to hit the ground running to clear group stage, says Moreno
MEXICO CITY : Mexico centre back Hector Moreno says their opening World Cup match against Poland is key to at least getting four points in the group stage and qualifying for the last 16.