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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Spirit of the Euros still present for the Danes says coach
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand believes the wave of emotive support that helped propel his side to the European Championship semi-finals 18 months ago is still present and hopes to use it for the World Cup in Qatar.
Australia's Rowles ready to take on Mbappe and Benzema
DOHA: Socceroos centre half Kye Rowles has declared himself fit to take on French strike duo Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema in Australia's World Cup opener on Tuesday despite his recent foot injury.
France striker Giroud hopes it's third time lucky for World Cup goals
DOHA : France's Olivier Giroud hopes World Cup goals will finally start flowing for him in Qatar with the 36-year-old having just one to his name from his previous 12 matches at the global tournament.
Macron says ‘must not politicise sport’ ahead of Qatar World Cup
France’s President Emmanuel Macron signs a welcome book as he meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House in Bangkok on November 17, 2022, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
No one fancies playing against us, says Denmark’s Damsgaard
Al RAYYAN, Qatar : Denmark might not be a World Cup favourite but young playmaker Mikkel Damsgaard feels few of the other 31 countries competing in Qatar are keen to take on his team.
World Cup digest: Leo Messi on mark in Argentina's final warm-up match
Lionel Messi was on target as Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 rout of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
DOHA: Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha.