With World Cup going well, Qatar determined to host 2036 Games
DOHA : Qatar is determined to bring the 2036 Summer Olympic Games to Doha, according to a source familiar with the Olympic bidding process.
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Mueller bemoans ‘absolute catastrophe’ as Germany exit World Cup
Germany’s forward #13 Thomas Mueller gestures during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Costa Rica and Germany at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 1, 2022. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP)
'Stunning victory': Japanese fans in Singapore surprised by World Cup win over Spain
SINGAPORE: Japanese football fans in Singapore have been thrilled by the World Cup exploits of their national team, who came from behind to stun former champion Spain on Thursday (Dec 1).
Stunned Uruguay beat Ghana but exit World Cup on goals scored
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice in six minutes to give Uruguay a 2-0 win over Ghana on Friday but it was not enough to prevent them crashing out of the World Cup on goals scored.
Uruguay beats Ghana 2-0 at World Cup but both teams out
AL-WAKRAH, Qatar: This time, Luis Suarez cried on the sidelines after Uruguay were eliminated from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana on Friday. The result also put Ghana out of the competition. Suarez played a key role in both first-half goals scored by Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Uruguay appeared headed for the round of 16 after inflicting more pain on Ghana 12 years after their now-infamous meeting in the quarterfinals at the World Cup in South Africa.
World Cup fans see double standard in stadium politics ban
DOHA : When is it and is not it acceptable to display a political banner at the World Cup in Qatar? The answer seems to depend largely on the political message, with fans criticising what they see as inconsistent enforcement of FIFA rules by the host country.
In pictures: Japan's comeback victory over Spain at the World Cup
SINGAPORE: Japan secured their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday (Dec 1) after a stunning 2-1 comeback victory against Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium.
'Most emotional moment of my life': Joy for Japan fans in Qatar after reaching World Cup knockout stage
DOHA: Japan fan Yuta Kamei was still shaking with excitement when CNA spoke to him minutes after the Samurai Blue's stunning 2-1 victory over Spain on Thursday (Dec 1) that put them in the World Cup knockout stage.