Echoes of 2002 suggest this World Cup may be hard to call
If only Sepp Blatter hadn't pulled Qatar's name out of the hat on that December day in 2010.
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Saudi Arabian Football Federation thanks Qatar 2022 for their warm welcome and looks forward to a wonderful FIFA World Cup 2022
Yasser Almisehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), has thanked Qatar for the warm welcome and praised the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2022, following the arrival of the Saudi National team in Doha on the evening of November 16th 2022.
World Cup fans set to pack out Saudi hospitality venues for the big kick-off on Sunday
JEDDAH: Cafes, restaurants and hotels are gearing up for the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as football fever sweeps across the Kingdom.
Ansu Fati shines as Spain win final World Cup warmup
AMMAN: Ansu Fati made the most of his chance back with Spain’s national team, scoring a goal and showing he is in great form in La Roja’s 3-1 win over Jordan in a World Cup warmup on Thursday.
Hammer blow for Senegal as Mane ruled out of World Cup
DOHA: Senegal star Sadio Mane has lost his race to be fit for the 2022 World Cup and has been withdrawn from their squad, the country’s football federation announced on Thursday. His club Bayern Munich added later that the 30-year-old, who was voted second in the Ballon d’Or last month behind Karim Benzema, had undergone “successful surgery” in Innsbruck where “a tendon was reattached to the head of his right fibula.” Bayern said Mane “will begin his rehab in Munich in the next few days.” The absence of the talismanic Mane is a massive blow to the Senegalese. He scored the winning penalty in a shootout victory against Egypt in the African Cup of Nations final and repeated the feat against the same opponents to qualify the Lions of Teranga for the World Cup.
Ronaldo very optimistic about Portugal's World Cup chances
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes his country has an excellent group of players and they are capable of doing well in the World Cup in Qatar.
Saudi national team meet World Cup officials
RIYADH: The Saudi national team met with World Cup officials on Thursday, who briefed them on the rules and arrangements of the global contest.
Injured Correa and Gonzalez out of Argentina World Cup squad
Argentina's Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez have been ruled out of the World Cup due to injuries, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday (Nov 17).