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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'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).
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.
'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.
Over the line? Japan goal adds fuel to VAR debate
DOHA : England's fiercely disputed third goal in the 1966 World Cup final was often cited as the kind of incident that VAR would erase from the game forever but Japan's victory over Spain on Thursday triggered a new "was it over the line?" debate.
Japan through to World Cup knockout stage after stunning comeback victory against Spain
DOHA: David rarely slays Goliath twice.
World Cup 2022: which teams are out of FIFA tournament?
With the World Cup in Qatar nearing its knockout phase, here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated from the tournament, which ends on Dec. 18.
Rebalance of power expected in football after controversies in World Cup host selection process: Expert
SINGAPORE: Lessons and measures from the World Cup in Qatar will leave an irreversible mark on the future of the tournament, and on the operations of football governing body FIFA, said an observer.