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Worker deaths take a toll on World Cup host Qatar
AFP · 1 year ago
The number of worker deaths from Qatar's giant World Cup campaign may never be known but the debate has already taken a toll on the Gulf state's name, experts say.
Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi's arrival for World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Indian drums drowned out Argentina's diehard fans as hundreds waited hours to get a glimpse of a bus carrying Lionel Messi outside his World Cup team base in Qatar.
Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers
AFP · 1 year ago
Hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Qatar in recent years to work on giant construction schemes as it boosted its infrastructure ahead of the World Cup.
German football bars boycott 'unacceptable' Qatar World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
When Germany kick off their Qatar World Cup campaign against Japan next week, the projector screens at Berlin's Fargo football bar will be in their unusual rolled-up position.
England and Netherlands jet into Qatar as Infantino calls for football focus
AFP · 1 year ago
England and the Netherlands became the first World Cup heavyweights to touch down in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA president Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.
World Cup hosts Qatar on the offensive over rights storm
AFP · 1 year ago
Facing a storm of European criticism ahead of the start of the World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday stepped up its diplomatic and media riposte which has included threatening "legal"
England and Netherlands arrive in Qatar as Infantino calls for focus on football
AFP · 1 year ago
England and the Netherlands will be the first World Cup heavyweights to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA President Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.
Kenyan security guard expelled by Qatar torn about watching World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Malcolm Bidali, a Kenyan security guard expelled from Qatar after complaining about working conditions, is feeling conflicted about watching the World Cup that starts this week.
FIFA World Cup - List of records that could be broken in Qatar
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
Thomas Müller, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and quite a few national teams could make their way to the records books in coming weeks. Here are the top records to be broken in the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup injury and absentee list: Here are the biggest names set to miss Qatar 2022
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
Several household names and crucial players will miss out on this year's tournament, from those who are unfit to those who were snubbed by their national teams.
World Cup countdown enters final week as focus sharpens on Qatar
AFP · 1 year ago
The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.
Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs
AFP · 1 year ago
Qatar's World Cup will be the first on Arab soil but despite excitement in the Middle East, the fervour is not universal in a region usually united by its passion for football.
Handshakes, shoes and coffee cups: Qatar etiquette essentials
AFP · 1 year ago
Home to gleaming skyscrapers and upmarket shopping malls, World Cup host Qatar is also a conservative Muslim country deeply attached to its customs and traditions.
Fernandes questions decision to stage World Cup in Qatar
AFP · 1 year ago
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has questioned the decision to let Qatar host the 2022 World Cup as attention turns towards the global showpiece.
Fans, trophy and teams arrive in Qatar for World Cup countdown
AFP · 1 year ago
One week from kickoff, the World Cup trophy returned to Qatar on Sunday, teams and fans started arriving and safety barriers went up across Doha ahead of one of the most controversial football tournaments ever.
Reece James aims dig at England manager Gareth Southgate over omission from 2022 FIFA World Cup squad
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Chelsea full-back has aired his frustration with the Three Lions boss on Twitter in a cryptic manner.
Direct Israel-Qatar flights open to Palestinians for World Cup: FIFA
AFP · 1 year ago
Qatar has agreed to allow special direct flights from Israel that will be open to both Israeli and Palestinian fans for the World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday.
Official: Southgate names final England squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup with a few notable omissions
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Three Lions have made a final decision on whether to take Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben White, and James Maddison to Qatar 2022.
Germany announce final FIFA World Cup squad as Bundesliga star misses out on Qatar 2022
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
Flick has named the 26 players he will take to Qatar, as one Bundesliga veteran misses out due to injury while a host of promising youngsters make the cut.
Everything you need to know about the World Cup 2022 - Dates, format, and more
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
With just a few weeks to go, here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in November for the first time in history.