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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

20 Nov

Qatar Loses to Ecuador 0-2 in World Cup Opening Match

Doha, 20 November 2022 - Qatar lost 0-2 to Ecuador in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday at Al Bayt Stadium.Enner Valencia put Ecuador in the lead in the 16th minute from the penalty spot before he struck again in the 31st minute.Qatar will play their second group stage match against Senegal at 4 pm on Friday at Al Thuma

20 Nov

Al Bayt Stadium Shines as Qatar take on Ecuador in Maiden Middle-Eastern World Cup

Doha, 20 November 2022 - The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 got underway in style as hosts Qatar came out fighting against a feisty Ecuadorian side in their maiden World Cup finals, in a game that ended 2-0 at Al Khor’s Al Bayt Stadium in front of a capacity crowd. The fans roared as the game got underway, with Qatar immediately propelling the

20 Nov

HH the Amir Opens FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 20 November 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday evening. HH the Amir announced the opening of the tournament saying: From Qatar, from an Arab country, I welcome everyone to the World Cup 2022. We have worked hard, along with many people, to

20 Nov

Unmissable Show at the World Cup Opening Ceremony FIFA Says

Doha, 20 November 2022 - A sparkling opening ceremony inside the Bedouin-tent inspired Al Bayt Stadium will invite the world to come together in Qatar as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off for the first time in the Middle East and Arab world, said the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA).On its website, FIFA said hat

20 Nov

FIFA Secretary General urges people to get enough exercise and #BringTheMoves

Doha, 20 November 2022 - People of all ages, nationalities and abilities took part in the walk, which was jointly staged by FIFA, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and is part of a campaign to ensure that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is the healthiest World Cup ever. "We want you to get

20 Nov

HH Amir participates in the Executive Summit of the International Federation of Football Associations

Doha, 20 November 2022 - The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated on Sunday morning in the Executive Summit of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), chaired by HE President of FIFA Gianni Infantino, at Fairmont Doha Hotel. At the beginning of the summit, a film recounting glimpses of the history of th

19 Nov

Minister of Sports and Youth Highlights Qatar's Determination to Host Exceptional FIFA World Cup

Doha, 19 November 2022 - HE Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali said that Qatar 2022 is set to be a unique World Cup edition in the FIFA history, highlighting the State of Qatar's unique preparations for this mega event. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said that Qatar's World Cup preparations offered eco-frie