Host nation Qatar braces for World Cup fever ahead of opening night
The World Cup begins this weekend in Qatar as football fans fix their attention on the first Middle Eastern nation to host the tournament.
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Poland World Cup team escorted by fighter jets
WARSAW: Robert Lewandowski and his Poland teammates enjoyed a special World Cup send-off accompanied by fighter jets but critics questioned the use of military resources. Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak took to public radio on Friday to defend the decision to escort the team plane through Polish airspace the previous day. “It’s a good sign showing support for our players,” he said.
Beer sales banned around Qatar World Cup stadiums: FIFA
FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi and teammates arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Cameroon held to draw in World Cup warm-up
ABU DHABI : World Cup-bound Cameroon scored first but spent much of the second half on the back foot as they drew 1-1 with Panama in a friendly international on Friday.
Beer sales banned around Qatar World Cup stadiums - FIFA
Football's world body said the decision was taken following "discussions" with World Cup hosts Qatar, an Islamic state which severely restricts alcohol consumption.It gave no reason for the surprise decision, however.A FIFA statement said alcohol would be focused on fan zones, "removing sales points of beer from Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium perimeters."
FIFA: No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar’s World Cup stadium sites
DOHA: In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world football governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday.
Saudi football chiefs thank Qatar 2022 organizers for Doha welcome, look forward to World Cup
DOHA: The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has thanked the Qatari hosts of the FIFA World Cup for the warm welcome given to the Saudi team on its arrival in Doha.