Ecuador mints commemorative coin to mark World Cup participation
MEXICO CITY: The Central Bank of Ecuador (CBE) has minted a commemorative coin to mark the South American country's participation in the World Cup in Qatar.
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Oliveira backs Uruguay to advance from tough World Cup group
Uruguay left back Mathias Oliveira said they were in one of the most evenly-matched groups at the World Cup alongside Portugal, Ghana and South Korea but is confident his team can make a deep run in the tournament.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Who could win the tournament?
Here at Football Now, we've chosen five contenders who could fancy their chances in Qatar this winter. The squads are confirmed, but which teams are truly in the mix to lift the World Cup? Can France defend their title? Could this be Messi's time? Could a dark horse win their maiden title?
World Cup tickets in Qatar most expensive ever - study
DOHA : Soccer fans attending World Cup matches in Qatar will fork out nearly 40 per cent more for match tickets compared to those who watched the 2018 edition in Russia, with tickets for the final costing an eye-watering 684 pounds ($812) on average, a study shows.
Injured Mane still in Munich ahead of World Cup opener: source
Sadio Mane is still in Munich recovering from injury while Senegal prepare for their opening match of the World Cup, a source from the country's football association told AFP on Thursday.
World Cup heat no sweat for England, says Coady
England defender Conor Coady said Gareth Southgate's team would "embrace" the sweltering conditions in Qatar as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Iran on Monday.
Canada enters men's World Cup on a high after last-second win over Japan in final tuneup match
A Lucas Cavallini penalty kick in extra time that barely crossed the line provided Canada with an upset 2-1 win against Japan in its FIFA World Cup tuneup on Thursday.
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.