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AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Executive Director of Central Operations at Organizing Committee Affirms Organization Process Proceeding as Planned

Doha, 29 January 2024 - The Executive Director of Central Operations at the Organizing Committee of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Eng. Badr Abdulhamid Al Langawi affirmed that the organizational process of the tournament is proceeding according to the planned schedule and without any obstacles so far since the State of Qatar won the bid to ho

28 Jan

A promising Arab clash between Iraqi and Jordanian teams

Doha, 28 January 2024 - The Jordanian national football team will face Iraq in an eagerly anticipated encounter at the Al Khalifa Stadium on Monday at 2:30 p.m.. This match is a crucial fixture in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2023 Asian Cup. The winner of the match between Jordan and Iraq will face the triumphant team from the clash between th

28 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Qatar Team Concludes Preparations for Palestine in Round of 16 Clash

Doha, 28 January 2024 - Qatar football team trained at the Aspire Academy as part of its preparations to take on Palestine on Monday at Al Bayt Stadium in the Round of 16 of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Qatar had advanced to the Round of 16 as the group leaders by obtaining 9 points after defeating Lebanon in the opening match by 3-0, Tajikist

28 Jan

Sheikh Joaan Crowns Al Mazayen Winners at Marmi 2024 Conclusion

Doha, 28 January 2024 - The 15th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2024) wrapped up with a ceremony honoring the winners in the Al Mazayen championship that took place at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. A lineup of Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, heads of diplomatic missions to Qatar, and th

26 Jan

Qatar Clinches Asian Handball Championship Title for 6th Consecutive Time

Manama, 26 January 2024 - The Qatari national handball team clinched the title of the 21st Asian Men's Handball Championship after a 30-24 victory over Japan in the tournament's final match held in Bahrain. The victory secures Qatar's qualification for the World Championship in Croatia, Denmark, and Norway in 2025.The victory marks the sixth

25 Jan

Olympic and World Champions among Ambassadors Announced for Doha 2024

Doha, 25 January 2024 - The World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 announced nine athlete ambassadors ahead of the flagship event being held in Qatar and the Middle East for the first time between February 2 and 18, 2024.The Doha 2024 Organising Committee announced a stellar line-up of ambassadors, including former World Champions, Olympic meda

25 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Japan Qualifies to Round of 16

Doha, 25 January 2024 - Japan qualified for the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 after beating Indonesia 3-1 at Al Thumama Stadium in the third and final round of Group D competitions of the tournament. Ayase Ueda scored two goals for Japan, one from a penalty kick in minute 6 and the other in minute 52, while Indonesia's Justin Hubne

25 Jan

Hussein's double leads Iraq to 3-2 triumph over Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup

Doha, 25 January 2024 - Aymen Hussein came off the bench to score twice as Iraq defeated Vietnam 3-2 in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. The win meant Iraq topped the group with nine points with Vietnam bidding farewell to the tournament after three consecutive defeats. Japan took second place after a 3-1 win over Indonesia.

24 Jan

Team Qatar power past Kuwait to reach Asian Men’s Handball Championship Final

Manama, 24 January 2024 - Team Qatar booked spot in the final of the 21st Asian Men’s Handball Championship 2023 after defeating Kuwait 33-26 in the semifinals game held in Bahrain’s capital city of Manama. Team Qatar will shake hands with Japan who got better of hosts Bahrain 20-17 in the second semifinals game. Team Qatar ha

23 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Syria Beat India 1-0

Doha, 23 January 2024 - Omar Khrbin came off the bench to strike the winning goal as Syria defeated India 1-0 on Tuesday to keep their hopes of advancing to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 alive. Khrbin struck in the 75th minute at the Al Bayt Stadium as Syria finished third in Group B, with the West Asian side now facing an anxi

23 Jan

QFA President applauds Al-Annabi's stellar performance

Doha, 23 January 2024 - President of the Qatar Football Association, His Excellency, Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buainain, thanked the national team for their outstanding performance, fighting spirit, and relentless pursuit of victory. The Maroons earned full credit for their recent 1-0 group A match victory over China, which took place this evening

22 Jan

Hassan Al Haydos’ goal-of-the-tournament contender earned Qatar a 1-0 win over China

Doha, 22 January 2024 - Hassan Al Haydos’ goal-of-the-tournament contender earned Qatar a 1-0 win over China PR in their final Group A clash of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday as the hosts eliminated Aleksandar Jankovic’s side from the competition. The Qatari captain came off the bench t

22 Jan

H.E. Sheikh Joaan Inspects Preparations for World Aquatics Championships

Doha, 22 January 2024 - H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024, visited Aspire Dome today to review preparations for the upcoming global event, which will be held from February 2 to 18. During the visit, Sheikh Joaan

22 Jan

Iran to Face UAE in Group Winner Match: 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Doha, 22 January 2024 - Head coach Paulo Bento highlighted intelligent play and humility as qualities his UAE side need if they are to get a result against Islamic Republic of Iran in their third match of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 on Tuesday.The UAE currently sit second in the group with four points to their name, but a defeat at Educat

22 Jan

Palestine eye 'historic' win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive

Doha, 22 January 2024 - Forward Tamer Seyam and his teammates "want to make a historic achievement for Palestine" when they face Hong Kong on Tuesday at the Asian Cup, where a first win ever at the tournament could propel them into the next round. No side has played more Asian Cup matches without a win than Hong Kong (12 games) or Palestine (eig

22 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Syria's Coach Confirms Team's Ability to Win over India

Doha, 22 January 2024- The coach of the Syrian national football team, Argentine Hector Cuper, affirmed his great confidence in his team's ability to win over the Indian team in their match, Tuesday, at Al Bayt Stadium in the final round of Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. He revealed during a pre-match press conference that Tuesday

21 Jan

Fathy promises focused Qatar; Wang optimistic China PR will advance

Doha, 21 January 2024 - Qatar midfielder Ahmed Fathy insists he and his teammates will not ease off in their meeting with China PR at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday despite having secured their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as Group A winners. Fathy has played a leading role thus far, one of only six player

21 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Qatar Coach Eyes Unbroken Winning Streak Against China

Doha, 21 January 2024 - Qatar national football team's head coach Marquez Lopez asserted that winning over China on Monday at Khalifa International Stadium is the target of his team in the third and final round of the groups stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Speaking at the pre-match press conference today, Lopez said Qatar's advanceme