Fifa criticised for letting Qatar 'run the show' over LGBTQ+ protest threats
Fifa has faced fresh criticism for its handling of World Cup teams showing support for the LGBTQ+ community, amid claims the Qatari hosts are “running the show”.
World Cup Sport News
Stuttering Croatia held by Morocco in goalless stalemate
Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco on Wednesday as the 2018 runners-up lacked the punch of the side that went so close in Russia.
Saudi Arabia’s coach not new to big stage excellence
Hervé Renard relishes being the underdog and is no stranger to pulling off huge upsets on the football field, writes thestar.com.
Biggest upset in World Cup history? Saudi Arabia beat favourites Argentina, as France begin on high
Presented by James Vasina with France 24’s team in Doha (Selina Sykes and Simon Harding) and sports journalist Karim Baldé.
Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland draw 0-0 with Mexico
Poland’s forward #09 Robert Lewandowski reacts after Mexico’s goalkeeper #13 Guillermo Ochoa stopped his penalty kick during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Mexico and Poland at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina at World Cup
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi (C) reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 3
The Word Cup moved up a notch on Day 2 as the three games produced 12 goals, eight of those coming in England's 6-2 win over Iran.
England begin on high as Iran refuse to sing anthem
Join us for our daily World Cup show where we review and preview all of the day’s games and those to come, while keeping a close eye on all the off-pitch events in Qatar.