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DOHA: Italian referee Daniele Orsato was chosen Friday to handle the opening game of the World Cup. FIFA picked Orsato for Sunday’s match between host Qatar and Ecuador, describing him as “one of Europe’s most experienced referees.” He turns 47 on Wednesday.
Host nation Qatar and Ecuador get the ball rolling at the 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium in the first of 64 matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, 20 November.
AL RAYYAN, Doha: VAR offside decisions will be quicker and more accurate at the World Cup after the introduction of new technology developed by FIFA over the last three years, referees chief Pierluigi Collina said on Friday (Nov 18).
SINGAPORE: The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar is shaping up to be one where events off the pitch could well overshadow action on the field.
AL RAYYAN, QATAR : Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey hopes FIFA's decision to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will not dampen the atmosphere at their games.
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said on Friday he hoped England can perform well enough at the World Cup that supporters will not need a drink to enjoy themselves, after FIFA confirmed alcoholic beer will not be sold at stadiums.
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand believes the wave of emotive support that helped propel his side to the European Championship semi-finals 18 months ago is still present and hopes to use it for the World Cup in Qatar.
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.