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Saudi Arabia Loses to Poland

Doha, 26 November 2022 - Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team's chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as te

25 Nov

Qatar 1-3 Senegal - FIFA World Cup 2022

Doha, 25 November 2022 - Qatar started the match looking sharp and determined and had their first effort on goal in the 14th minute when a defensive clearance from the box landed at the feet of Akram Afif, who sliced a volley wide. Senegal responded 10 minutes later with a narrow miss by Idrissa Gueye who took a low driven shot from outside the

25 Nov

Qatar Wrap up Preparations for Senegal Match on Friday

Doha, 25 November 2022 - Qatar wrapped up preparations for their second group stage match against Senegal on Friday at Al Thumama Stadium, in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Felix Sanchez's men held their final training session on Thursday at Aspire Zone stadiums. The training session focused on physical and tactical aspects, particularly building

25 Nov

AFC President Denounces Malicious Campaigns against Qatar

Doha, 25 November 2022 - The President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, has expressed his disapproval of the unjust campaigns against the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.This came in response to journalists' questions in Doha about the smear campaigns that Qatar has been subjected to since it deserved to h

23 Nov

Uruguay Coach Confident to Achieve Positive Start against S. Korea Tomorrow

Doha, 23 November 2022 - Coach of Uruguay national football team Diego Alonso expressed his great confidence that his team will achieve a positive start in its match against South Korea Thursday, its first appearance in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Group H which also include Portugal and Ghana.Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Alon

23 Nov

Morocco v Croatia 0-0 draw

Doha, 23 November 2022 - Morocco held 2018 finalists Croatia to a 0-0 draw in the third goalless match of the World Cup so far, to kick-off day four of the tournament. Despite a vibrant atmosphere at Al Bayt Stadium, chances for both sides were rare and neither ever looked like breaking the deadlock. Both teams fought hard in a tight opening pe

22 Nov

Saudi Coach: Victory over Argentina will Remain in History

Doha, 22 November 2022 - The French coach of Saudi national football team, Herve Renard, confirmed that the victory over Argentine national team 2-1 today at the start of the third group campaign of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will remain in history.Renard urged his players to "keep their feet on the ground" after the match.The result mark

22 Nov

Tunisia, Denmark Drew 0-0 in Their Opening World Cup Match

Doha, 22 November2022 - Denmark and Tunisia played out a 0-0 draw during their opening World Cup 2022 group stage match on Tuesday.Both sides created chance but favorites Denmark were surprised by a well-organized Tunisia side who defended well and posed a threat on the counter at times.The Eagles of Carthage, who sit 20 places behind Denmark in

22 Nov

HH the Amir Meets US Secretary of State

Doha, 22 November 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has met with HE Secretary of State of the friendly United States of America Antony Blinken, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. The meeting discussed the strategic relations between the two countries and aspects of promoting them in various fields.

22 Nov

Saudi Arabia shock Argentina for greatest-ever World Cup win

Doha, 22 November 2022 - Brilliant goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari secured a historic 2-1 win for Saudi Arabia as the Herve Renard-coached men left Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Both goals of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C opener came w

22 Nov

USA Coach Expresses Disappointment After Late Equalizer Against Wales

Doha, 22 November 2022 - The USA national football team coach Gregg Berhalter expressed his disappointment that his country's national team could not maintain its lead and came out with a draw against Wales in the final minutes of the match that brought them together at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.In the press conf

22 Nov

Wales salvage well-deserved draw with USA in first appearance since 1958

Doha, 22 November 2022 - The second Group B match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 got underway on Monday night between the USA and Wales in a game that ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Neither side was present in 2018. The USA missed out on the last edition after losing to 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago in the final round of qualifying. However, fo

21 Nov

Argentina Meets Saudi Counterpart Tuesday in Group C Opening

Doha, 22 November 2022 - The Argentina national football team will meet its Saudi counterpart at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Lusail Stadium within Group C competitions. Group C also includes Mexico and Poland who will also meet on the same day. Argentina national football team is seeking to record a strong opening that lives up to its nominations t

21 Nov

Brazil, Argentina, and France have highest chances of winning World Cup: Ronaldo

Doha, 21 November 2022 - Portuguese national football team star Cristiano Ronaldo said that the Brazil, Argentina, and France have the biggest chances of winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 title. Ronaldo confirmed in a statement today that the Portuguese team also has enormous potential for winning, explaining that if his team mana

21 Nov

'I feel very good,' says Messi ahead of probable last World Cup

Doha, 21 November 2022 - Argentine captain Lionel Messi said he feels good ahead of their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in what is likely to be his last World Cup. "I feel very good physically, I think I'm in a great moment, both personally and physically and I don't have any problems," said Messi, who did light training away fr

21 Nov

Turkish Ambassador: HH the Amir's Speech at Opening of World Cup Included Messages Full of Noble Human Meanings

Doha, 21 November 2022 - HE Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the State of Qatar Dr. Mustafa Goksu, praised the messages included in the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium, on Sunday. His Excellency said, in a statement today, that the speech of

21 Nov

SC Executive Director: World Cup Opening Befits Qatar's History

Doha, 21 November 2022- Executive Director at Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Sheikha Shaikha Al-Thani said that reaching the moment when billions of people around the world witnessed the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a dream come true, and a wonderful embodiment of the tremendous efforts of the team that

21 Nov

England Defeat Iran 6-2 in Group B Opener

Doha, 21 November 2022 - England defeated Iran 6-2 on Monday in their Group B opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Khalifa International Stadium.Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for England in the 35th minute before Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling extended the lead in the first half.In the second half, Saka struck the fourth before