Qatar planning for 32-team FIFA 2022 World Cup
5 years, 7 months ago

Qatar planning for 32-team FIFA 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

Nasser Al Khater, CEO of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, asserted on Saturday that a decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams would be taken only if Qatar and FIFA agree and that it will not be a unilateral decision. "If it remains a 32 teams World Cup, the decision will take place due to an agreement between Qatar and FIFA, no one will unilaterally take this decision. READ | Infantino urges Kuwait to host 2022 World Cup matches: media reports - Preparations in full swing - Qatar -- which will become the first Arab nation to host the World Cup -- boasts two ready-to-play stadiums in the Khalifa International Stadium and the Al Janoub Stadium. READ | All you need to know about 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Al Janoub Stadium The latter was inaugurated on Thursday for the Amir Cup final and is the first venue to be built from scratch.

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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034; THESE countries to co-host 2030 edition
4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034; THESE countries to co-host 2030 edition

Live Mint  

FIFA has decided the host for the 2034 World Cup and the 2030 World Cup. As per FIFA, Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup 2034 while FIFA World Cup 2030 which is the 100th edition of the tournament, will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Along with this, the 2030 centenary matches of FIFA World Cup …

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Top News
4 weeks ago

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record. "It is a proud day, a day of celebration, a day that we invite the entire world to Saudi Arabia," said Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal al Saud, the …

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030
Trending News
4 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030

ABP News  

FIFA announced the host nations for the men’s World Cup events in 2030 and 2034 on December 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | WTC Final Qualification Scenarios: Here's How Team India Can Reach World Test Championship 2023-25 Final The joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal will bring the 2030 FIFA World Cup to three continents and six countries, with …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC
4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC

India Today  

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men's World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in three South American countries. The combined proposal from Morocco, Spain and Portugal will see the 2030 World Cup take place across three continents and six nations, with Uruguay, Argentina and …

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030
4 weeks, 1 day ago

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030

Al Jazeera  

FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation’s bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition. The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034. The Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, held on Wednesday, also confirmed Morocco, Spain and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World …

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

NPR  

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick toggle caption Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images The world's largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034, soccer's governing body announced Wednesday — a controversial selection that has already drawn criticism from human rights groups. And it is the biggest jewel yet …

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
4 weeks, 2 days ago

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The inevitable result has been clear since last year: Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. FIFA published each member’s choice in June 2018 in Moscow when the United States, Canada and Mexico won the 2026 World Cup hosting vote 134-65 against Morocco. There is skepticism FIFA and Saudi Arabia …

IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
1 month ago

IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the Olympics, a senior IOC official said Tuesday. Dubi’s comments suggested January 2034 is surprisingly open for FIFA and Saudi Arabia to stage soccer’s marquee event despite a near-clash with the Salt Lake City Olympics that …

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than USA, Canada and Mexico from FIFA
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than USA, Canada and Mexico from FIFA

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from FIFA than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico even though the Middle East nation has yet to construct several stadiums proposed for the tournament. “The bid includes some ambitious stadium projects integrated into unique locations, including the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium located …

Saudi Arabia win bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034, record highest bidding ratings
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia win bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034, record highest bidding ratings

India TV News  

Saudi Arabia are cleared to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after recording the historic bidding ratings on Saturday. Saudi Arabia will solely host the World Cup in the winter season of 2034 after beating a joint bid from the USA, Canada and Mexico. FIFA is expected to officially confirm Saudi Arabia as hosts for the World Cup on December …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18

The Hindu  

Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in December, the tournament’s Local Organising Committee announced on Tuesday. Stadium 974 will host two matches before the much-anticipated final match at Lusail – marking the two-year anniversary of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. The tournament will witness clubs from across the …

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
5 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Associated Press  

PARIS — Saudi Arabia detailed a massive stadium building project Wednesday to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, with one venue 350 meters above ground in a planned futuristic city. A 46,000-seat stadium in the Neom megaproject along the Red Sea coast is “designed to stand out among the world’s most iconic landmarks,” according to the first overall …

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows
1 year ago

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows

News 18  

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football’s global order. Emboldened by Qatar’s success in hosting the 2022 edition, the Saudis emerged as the only candidate to host the 2034 …

A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums
1 year ago

A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums

Al Jazeera  

A quick look at the nine stadiums that will host the 2023 Asian Cup matches in Qatar. Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2023 for the third time, and the continental tournament will be spread across nine stadiums in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation. Lusail Stadium Capacity: 88,000 Inauguration: September 2022 Location: Lusail City Lusail Stadium is …

All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023
1 year ago

All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023

Al Jazeera  

Teams, venues, tournament format, favourites and everything else you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar. One year on from a historic FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar is set to defend its crown as the Asian football champion when it hosts the continent’s best teams at the AFC Asian Cup 2023. Stay tuned for news about …

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup

China Daily  

Soccer legends Ronaldo and Luis Figo visit Al Nassr, KSU Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. REUTERS LAUSANNE — Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament. The bid comes one year after neighboring Qatar hosted the first World …

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

The Hindu  

One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian football leader Erick Thohir said Wednesday his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to “be united for the 2034 World Cup.” Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi football and the kingdom’s Crown …

Qatar ready to welcome India football fans as it gets ready for AFC Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Qatar ready to welcome India football fans as it gets ready for AFC Asian Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Tickets for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup 2023 – scheduled to be held in Qatar from January 12, 2024, to February 10 – will go on sale from October 10. RELATED: India’s schedule for the AFC Asian Cup 2024: All matches, opponents, kick-off time “It is the best in terms of everything like the infrastructure, it is the easiest stadium …

Saudi Arabia bid for 2034 World Cup strengthened after Australia and New Zealand hit hurdle
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia bid for 2034 World Cup strengthened after Australia and New Zealand hit hurdle

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia and New Zealand are scrambling to come …

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for the 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to FIFA on Monday. “Last week we announced our ambitions to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and this official submission continues our journey to make the dreams of our people a reality,” Yasser Al …

After witnessing Lionel Messi’s World Cup coronation, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

After witnessing Lionel Messi’s World Cup coronation, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The Lusail Stadium in Doha was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2022. With defending champion Qatar scheduled to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023, the country’s largest stadium will host two crucial fixtures in the tournament - the opening fixture between Qatar and Lebanon on January 12, 2024, and the final on February 10. It is a venue with a …

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 2034 World Cup hosts are set to …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup

The Hindu  

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA unveiled this week for the 2030 and 2034 men’s football tournaments. A key decision that fell Saudi Arabia’s way came on Wednesday when FIFA united Europe, Africa and South America around a sole bid for 2030 in an unprecedented …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer’s 2034 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer’s 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

GENEVA — If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA unveiled this week for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments. A key decision that fell Saudi Arabia’s way came on Wednesday when FIFA united Europe, Africa and South America around a sole bid for 2030 in …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If Saudi Arabia could have …

Morocco-Spain-Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to bid for 2034
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco-Spain-Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to bid for 2034

Al Jazeera  

The first three games of the 2030 tournament will be held in South America to mark its 100th anniversary. The international football body FIFA has announced that the 2030 football World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with the first three matches held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to mark the 100-year anniversary of the tournament. “Additionally, …

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup

The Hindu  

The 2023 Club World Club will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi Arabian champion Al-Ittihad that has signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said Monday. Al-Ittihad will be joined by the six continental club champions — including Champions League winner Manchester City — for the Dec. 12-22 tournament. FIFA picked Saudi Arabia in February to host the 2023 Club …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball
1 year, 8 months ago

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar is going to host another World Cup, adding basketball to the sports portfolio of a tiny country with long-term Olympic hosting ambitions. The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup on Friday. Doha will stage every game of the 32-team event in pre-existing venues, FIBA said, also citing …

Six Qatar World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Six Qatar World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Six of Qatar’s eight World Cup stadiums will be used for the Asian Cup to be staged in the Gulf state next January, the AFC has announced. But the Lusail stadium used for the World Cup final and the iconic 974 stadium made from containers will not be part of the 24-nation tournament to run from January 12 to February …

Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council
1 year, 11 months ago

Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council

Al Jazeera  

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani and Yasser Almisehal among six Asian officials elected by AFC members. The election wins on Wednesday came during the annual meeting of the Asian Football Confederation which also confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2027 Asian Cup. Qatar Football Association President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, whose …

FIFA World Cup: Results, Groups, Tables
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Results, Groups, Tables

Firstpost  

FIFA World Cup Results: Much-awaited FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked-off on 20 November in Qatar. It is the first football World Cup taking place in the Middle East and also the first-ever FIFA WC being played in November and December — to avoid Qatar’s desert heat. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final will take place on 18 December at the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Fans Celebrate The Impossible And Ask For More
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Fans Celebrate The Impossible And Ask For More

News 18  

As their national team made history, crowds gathered in Casablanca on Saturday evening and chanted “Qualified! Qualified!” There were also celebrations across the Arab world and in Europe after Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 in Qatar to become the first African or Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final. Khairi scored twice in the surprise 3-1 victory over the same …

Why Qatar's purpose-built 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Stadium 974 will be TORN DOWN
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Qatar's purpose-built 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Stadium 974 will be TORN DOWN

Daily Mail  

Although the World Cup will not be concluded for another couple of weeks, one of the stadiums used to host seven matches during the tournament is already being demolished. Stadium 974, located near Doha Port, was made primarily from repurposed shipping containers and is capable of being completely dismantled and put back together like Lego after it is no longer …

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup

Live Mint  

Seven FIFA World Cup 2022 games were held at Stadium 974, with Brazil defeating South Korea 4-1 on December 5 in the round of 16 being the final game of those. The stadium will disappear after this, according to Qatar which will soon host the Asian Games, the Asian Cup, and possibly even the Olympics. As per FIFA's guidelines for …

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?

Firstpost  

The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn’t clear when that will happen. The Gulf country will soon stage an Asian Cup, the multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics Doha: The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand. A look at FIFA requirements for World Cup stadiums and what …

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament. “Designing for disassembly is one of the main principles of sustainable building,” said Karim Elgendy, an associate fellow at the London-based Chatham House think tank who previously worked as a climate consultant for the World Cup. Qatar has faced international criticism for its …

Which Teams Are Out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?
2 years, 1 month ago

Which Teams Are Out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup is almost done with the group stage matches, with the final round of matches underway and some teams are already on their way home, following an early end to their Qatar 2022 campaign. Host Qatar became the earliest team to exit the World Cup 2022, after a loss to Senegal, it second consecutive loss after a …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team

The Hindu  

The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated from the World Cup less than a week after it opened the tournament and launched the first version of soccer's biggest event in the Middle East. Becoming the quickest host nation team to depart the tournament in the 92-year history of the World Cup, Qatar can't qualify for …

FIFA World Cup 2022: With One Game to Go, Hosts Qatar Eliminated With 1-3 Defeat to Senegal
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: With One Game to Go, Hosts Qatar Eliminated With 1-3 Defeat to Senegal

News 18  

Host nation Qatar were eliminated from the World Cup on Friday with one Group A game still to play after Ecuador held the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw. Goals either side of half-time from Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou gave Senegal the lead before Qatar substitute Mohammed Muntari replied in the 78th minute to set up a dramatic finale. Senegal …

World Cup 2022: Football begins in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Football begins in Qatar

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2022 15:32 IST It is happening, then—the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is under way. Indeed, the opening game brought together a select band of VVIPs : Infantino, Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The integration of different nations’ chants into one melody and the return of …

FIFA World Cup Highlights: Qatar vs Ecuador talking points, QAT 0-2 ECU, Valencia scores a brace
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Highlights: Qatar vs Ecuador talking points, QAT 0-2 ECU, Valencia scores a brace

The Hindu  

Qatar vs Ecuador talking points: The 2022 World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the competition, 92 years after the 1st in Uruguay. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: Qatar vs Ecuador LIVE 0-2, FIFA World Cup 2022 Updates Stage set! Ecuador: Dominguez ; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Gruezo, Caicedo, Cifuentes; Plata, Valencia, Ibarra Match Preview The FIFA World Cup …

2022 FIFA World Cup | Qatar’s Arabian Nights-themed opening ceremony enthrals spectators
2 years, 1 month ago

2022 FIFA World Cup | Qatar’s Arabian Nights-themed opening ceremony enthrals spectators

The Hindu  

“It will be the best World Cup,” FIFA president Giovanni Infantino said in a rambling press conference on the eve of the World Cup. But earlier in the day, with the opening ceremony of perhaps the most opposed World Cup of recent times hours away, the streets of Doha – deserted and non-festive – seem to have missed the memo …

Let the 2022 World Cup begin! Google marks FIFA tournament with special doodle
2 years, 1 month ago

Let the 2022 World Cup begin! Google marks FIFA tournament with special doodle

Live Mint  

The 2022 FIFA World Cup event starts today. Coming back to the special Google Doodle, tapping on it will take you to the FIFA World Cup 2022 page with live updates about matches and related links. Simply Google “world cup qatar 2022" on your mobile device to play multiplayer online games. The opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Beautiful Game Masks The Ugly Truth in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Beautiful Game Masks The Ugly Truth in Qatar

News 18  

You know Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. They are but four Indians who have lost their in Qatar, in the run-up to the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. India may not have qualified for the FIFA World Cup but countless nameless, faceless hands have built the stadiums and roads on which the superstar footballers will tread at Qatar 2022. …

All You Need to Know about FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

All You Need to Know about FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

The long wait is finally over. The November-December window is not ideally famous for hosting the FIFA World Cup but the organisers were forced to make the change, considering the extreme summer heat in Qatar. As football fans and followers eagerly wait for the world cup to start, it is time to explore all the key details of 2022 FIFA …

Op-Ed: Put an asterisk on the Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Op-Ed: Put an asterisk on the Qatar World Cup

LA Times  

The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, built for the 2022 World Cup, hosts the tournament’s opening game Sunday between Qatar and Ecuador. Soccer ⚽ Complete coverage: 2022 Qatar World Cup For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is heading to the Middle East for a fall showcase. What makes Qatar’s World Cup bid singularly cynical is how …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C Full Schedule And Squad: All You Need to Know
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C Full Schedule And Squad: All You Need to Know

News 18  

Qatar is all set to host the FIFA World Cup and the anticipation for the coveted tournament is skyrocketing among fans. Argentina will have Robert Lewandowski’s Poland giving them company in Group C along with Saudi Arabia and Mexico. Saudi Arabia has exited the World Cup in the group stages in each of their last four appearances, and it is …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which club has the most players in Qatar?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which club has the most players in Qatar?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will see 831 players from several leagues around the world play 64 games as football’s biggest tournament unfolds in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. Explore the representation in the interactive below: English leagues alone account for about one-fifth of the player representation in Qatar, with 158 players set to feature in the World …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar under the microscope
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar under the microscope

Live Mint  

The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history. Holding football's showpiece event in a desert state has necessitated an unprecedented reorganisation of the international calendar, shifting the World Cup from its normal slot in the northern hemisphere summer to …

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