World Cup: All you need to know on the teams, fixtures and even the local laws of Qatar
The 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20th, with the hosts facing Ecuador to get proceedings underway.
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Lukaku out of first two World Cup games
Belgium’s forward Romelu Lukaku arrives at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Irish origins of World Cup penalty drama
Roberto Baggio lifting his penalty high and wide against Brazil in the 1994 World Cup final, Chris Waddle nearly booting the ball out of the Stadio delle Alpi in 1990 as England bowed out to West Germany, heck, even Diana Ross causing red faces at the World Cup USA opening ceremony – they all have a man from Armagh to thank for their moment of infamy.
Infantino demands harmony ahead of World Cup opener
Speaking to the media yesterday, Infantino said that now – more than ever – was the time to speak about the positives the FIFA World Cup brings to the lives of millions of people in Qatar, and across the world.
Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending
Qatari officials have promised a successful World Cup despite the West’s misgivings.
Infantino criticises Europe's 'moral lessons', hitting back at World Cup criticism
Fifa president Gianni Infantino hit out at criticism of Qatar from Europe on the eve of the World Cup, suggesting Europeans should apologise for the past before giving "moral lessons".
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)
Macron says ‘must not politicise sport’ ahead of Qatar World Cup
France’s President Emmanuel Macron signs a welcome book as he meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House in Bangkok on November 17, 2022, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)