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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

19 Nov

HH the Amir Inaugurates FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday

Doha, 19 November 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will inaugurate on Sunday evening at Al Bayt Stadium the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the presence of a number of Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies Heads of States and Heads of Delegations of brotherly and friendly countries.

19 Nov

FIFA President: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the Best in the History of World Cup

Doha, November 19 (QNA) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his confidence that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which kicks off on Sunday, will be the best in the history of the World Cup.In a press conference held today at Qatar National Convention Center, Infantino said that the International Federation and the State of Qatar want to pre

19 Nov

Qatar's World Cup dream a culmination of years of sacrifice, says coach Sanchez

Doha, 19 November 2022 - Qatar's players have long been preparing together for the hosts' World Cup opener and coach Felix Sanchez said on Saturday that he hoped the "massive sacrifices" they had made to be tournament-ready would pay off. Qatar paused its Stars League in September to allow the international players to train together a

19 Nov

Qatar to establish World Cup fan zones for refugees, displaced

Doha, 19 November 2022 - As part of its aims to bring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to people across the world, especially refugees and the displaced, Qatar has announced the establishment of fan zones in some countries, including Palestine, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Turkey and Bangladesh. Addressing a press conference at the Host Cou

19 Nov

Al Annabi focused on Ecuador clash as Qatar gets set for big kick off

Doha, 19 November 2022 - Thousands of fans flocked to the iconic places of Qatar at the weekend relishing the start of historic FIFA World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow. Away from all the noisy celebrations, Al Annabi were focused in their closed training session as they gear up for their debut match against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.

19 Nov

Qatar Beach Volleyball Team Crowned Asian Champion

Tehran, 19 November 2022 - Qatar's men beach volleyball team including the duo Sherif Younis and Ahmed Tejan, number three world top ranking team, was crowned with the Asian Senior Men's Beach Volleyball Championship which took place at Bandar Abbas City in Iran, after winning against Australia duo Christopher McHugh and Paul Burnett by two