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Qatar proves Arab countries worthy of hosting major international events

Doha, 13 December 2022 - The success achieved by the State of Qatar in organizing an exceptional edition of the FIFA World Cup reveals everyday the correctness of its approach of not paying attention to the systematic smear campaigns it has been subjected to over the years since winning the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar responde

13 Dec

France not underestimating Morocco threat in World Cup semifinal

Doha, 13 December 2022 - France will “not fall into” the trap of overconfidence when they take on the tournament surprise-stars Morocco in their semifinal showdown on Wednesday, French defender Raphael Varane has insisted. Though Morocco has stunned the footballing world by eliminating Spain and Portugal in the tournament’s kno

13 Dec

Infantino plays referee in match between workers and football legends

Doha, 13 December 2022 - FIFA president Gianni Infantino acted briefly as referee during a friendly match between football legends and workers in Qatar. "Let's hope for a great evening of football, just as we have seen a great World Cup so far," the head of the football governing body said before kick-off at Doha's Al-Thumama stadium. Workers,

12 Dec

FIFA: Morocco Join List of Semi-Final Surprise Packages

Zurich, 12 December 2022- Morocco have achieved the unexpected by reaching the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-finals after beating both Spain and Portugal in the knockout rounds. If little was expected of them prior to the tournament, the Atlas Lions have overcome every obstacle thrown in their way and have shocked the world in the process,

12 Dec

France Goalie Aspires to Become Back-to-Back World Cup Champions

Doha, 12 December 2022 - France goalie Hugo Lloris expressed pride for reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after defeating England 2-1 , voicing hopes the title holders would be back-to-back World Cup champions. It was a tough game, full of strength from both sides; France managed to reign in the English attacks, and mainta

12 Dec

Qatar World Cup best in tournament's 92-year-old history: Yemeni minister

Doha, 12 December 2022 - Yemeni Minister of Youth and Sport Nayef Saleh al-Bakri said that Qatar has dazzled the world with its distinct organisation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.The minister added that taking into account the World Cup organisation and preparations, the splendor of facilities and infrastructure, and the ease of movement betw

10 Dec

Morocco makes history advancing to World Cup semifinals

Doha, 10 December 2022 - Morocco defeated Portugal on Saturday, becoming the first Arab and African nation ever to advance to the round of four in the world soccer championship. Today's game against Portugal has inspired jokes about the medieval Muslim conquest of Iberia. The Moroccan soccer team made history in Qatar on Saturday defeating Portu

10 Dec

Dalic hails 'unbelievable' Modric

Doha, 10 December 2022 - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic singled out Luka Modric for praise after his team reached the World Cup semifinals with a penalty shootout victory over Brazil on Friday. Modric, 37, participated in the build-up to Bruno Petkovic's 116th-minute equalizer before converting one of Croatia's four penalty kicks in the shootou

10 Dec

Argentina into World Cup semi-final after beating Netherlands on penalties

Doha, 10 December 2022 - The Netherlands made up a two-goal deficit to take Argentina into penalties to fight for their place in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-finals. Few chances were created in the first half, until Argentina got ahead with ten minutes remaining to half time when Nahuel Molina put his side 1-0 up. Neither side looked like

09 Dec

France Aims to Overcome England in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Quarter-Finals

Doha, 9 December 2022 - The French national football team has been successful in its campaign to defend its title, seeking to continue doing so by carrying on with its series of positive results, to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, after facing its English counterpart tomorrow at Al Bayt Stadium in the quarterfinals of

09 Dec

Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shoot-out to reach World Cup semi-finals

Doha, 9 December 2022 - Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Marquinhos missed the crucial spot-kick in the shoot-out, hitting the post when he had to score to keep Brazil in it after Rodrygo’s e

08 Dec

Sterling re-joins the England squad

Doha, 8 December 2022 - Raheem Sterling is returning to Qatar and rejoining the England squad ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France. The 28-year-old forward did not feature in Sunday’s last-16 win against Senegal due to concern over his family’s wellbeing following an incident at his home in Surrey. Sterling returned

08 Dec

Qatar Wins Bid to Host 2025 World Table Tennis Championships

Doha, 8 December 2022 - Qatar has won the honor of hosting the 59th edition of the 2025 World Table Tennis Championship during the General Assembly meeting of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITF), which was held in Amman, Jordan, over three days in the presence of 227 member federations. This is the second time that Qatar has won

08 Dec

Minister of Culture Inaugurates Guinness World Records' Largest Painting 'The Story of a Ball'

Doha, 8 December 2022 - HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the world's largest painting on canvas, which was completed by artist Imad Salehi in the presence of a number of dignitaries, artists, and media personnel, in addition to the representative of the Guinness World Records. The work, called 'The St

07 Dec

FIFA President: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group stage "best ever"

Doha, 7 December 2022 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the 'best ever,' following dramatic matches across all eight groups, record-breaking attendances and television figures across the world, and the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha proving hugely popular with fans supporting nations from every corner of the

06 Dec

Qatar 2022: Morocco qualifies for quarter-finals for first time, Spain knocked out

Doha, 6 December Converting three penalties into goals, Morocco qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time and Spain got knocked out from the World Cup in the round of 16 held at Education City Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. Morocco created the best of only a few chances in the first half, including a close-range header by defend

06 Dec

Croatia coach Dalić talks about facing Brazil in World Cup quarterfinal

Doha, 6 December 2022 - The morning after Croatia beat Japan on penalties to advance through to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, coach Zlatko Dalić addressed the media. “It’s a beautiful morning, to be among the top eight in the world, really great. Deserved. We celebrated a little after returning to the hotel,

06 Dec

"Hayya" Card Is No Longer Required for GCC Residents to Enter Qatar

Doha, 6 December 2022 - The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced that citizens and residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries will be allowed to enter Qatar, without the need to obtain a "Haya" card for non-match ticket holders, through the country's various ports, in accordance with the usual entry procedures. In a statement today, Tu