FIFA World Cup: Youngest, oldest players and teams at Qatar 2022 WC
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Youngest, oldest players and teams at Qatar 2022 WC

The Hindu  

Football is often considered to be a young man’s game. Pepe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo to become the second-oldest player to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup game, when he headed in a corner against Switzerland in the round of 16 game on Wednesday. Oldest Player Uruguay’s Diego Godin became the oldest player from the country to feature in a FIFA World Cup. Youngest Player Germany’s teen prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko is the youngest player at the Qatar World Cup. Youngest Teams Ghana’s hopes of becoming the first African side to enter the World Cup semifinals will be pinned on its young squad - the youngest in this year’s World Cup at 25.2.

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Football holds many parallels for teen prodigy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Football holds many parallels for teen prodigy

Hindustan Times  

“What were you doing at 13?” Rajasthan Royals’s post on X bore a heart in pink, the team’s colour, and the name of the youngest player in Indian Premier League history: Vaibhav Suryavanshi. There’s no denying Suryavanshi has what it takes: he made his first-class debut aged 12, three years younger than Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar, scored a 62-ball …

Which is the youngest and oldest team in ICC ODI World Cup 2023?
1 year, 2 months ago

Which is the youngest and oldest team in ICC ODI World Cup 2023?

The Hindu  

Defending champion England heads into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as the oldest team in the tournament, with an average age of 31.81 years. At 18 years and 273 days, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad is the youngest in the World Cup, while Netherlands’ Wesley Barresi is the oldest, at 39 years and 153 days. All-rounder Moeen Ali is the …

Who is Casey Phair, the youngest player ever to play a FIFA World Cup match?
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Casey Phair, the youngest player ever to play a FIFA World Cup match?

The Hindu  

South Korea’s American-born teenager Casey Phair became the youngest player ever to take the field in the history of the FIFA World Cup against Colombia on Tuesday. Phair played for the South Korea under-17 team before she was called up to the women’s team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She played a vital role in helping the under-17 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who is youngest-ever footballer in WWC?
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who is youngest-ever footballer in WWC?

The Hindu  

Ifeanyi Chiejine is the youngest-ever footballer to play in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match. Youngest player in a Women’s World Cup qualifier Alina Litvinenko is the youngest player to feature in a qualifying round match of a FIFA Women’s World Cup. She was a part of the side that played in the 2000 and 2008 Olympics, the 9th All-Africa …

Messi confirms Qatar 2022 final will be last World Cup game for Argentina
2 years ago

Messi confirms Qatar 2022 final will be last World Cup game for Argentina

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last FIFA World Cup game when Argentina takes on France or Morocco in Sunday’s final in Qatar. Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their semifinal on Tuesday and will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring the country its first World Cup title …

FIFA World Cup 2022 opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador

The Hindu  

Given the level of focus on the Qatari regime, its attitudes toward human rights, immigrant workers, the LGBTQ community — and beer — the World Cup host's soccer team has slipped under the radar. The World Cup is a source of immense national pride for Qatar in its attempt to raise its profile on the global stage and drive toward …

FIFA World Cup 2022 interesting trivia: Did you know these facts?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 interesting trivia: Did you know these facts?

Live Mint  

On November 20, the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 pits Qatar against Ecuador. Is there any ticket left for the FIFA World Cup 2022? Youssoufa Moukoko, the youngest player at the World Cup in Qatar, is arguably the most promising young prospect from Germany since the rise of Jamal Musiala at Bayern. In addition to Lionel Messi, …

FIFA World Cup: Tallest, shortest players and teams in Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Tallest, shortest players and teams in Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Height, though not a determining element, is a key factor in football. The benefits provided by having tall players, at both ends of the pitch, have been displayed on various occasions in FIFA World Cups. Here we look at the tallest and shortest players and teams in the Qatar World Cup. Tallest Player The title for the tallest player in …

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Pedri to Bellingham, the young stars in the making
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Pedri to Bellingham, the young stars in the making

The Hindu  

With the World Cup being a launchpad for young players to attain global recognition, here are some of the promising talents to look out for in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Known for his vision, passing and technical abilities, Pedri will surely be one of Spain’s most exciting players in the Qatar World Cup Vinicus Jr. Vinicius Jr grabbed …

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: Who is the Qatar WC coach Felix Sanchez?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Qatar WC coach Felix Sanchez?

The Hindu  

Felix Sanchez is a revered figure in the host country of Qatar. A former Barcelona youth coach, Sanchez took up coaching at a very young age. In 2017, Sanchez was promoted to the senior team as the chief coach due to his outstanding record with the youth sides. In the last four years, Sanchez, a defensive coach, made his players …

Viewer's guide for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Viewer's guide for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

The Hindu  

The last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup, where some fans will be staying in floating hotels when they head over to take in the action: Top 5 ranked teams #1 Brazil: Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and the …

Qatar Announces Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar Announces Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

With just a week left for the FIFA World Cup 2022, hosts Qatar have announced the final list of the national team players for the tournament. Qatar, popularly called Al Annabi, will make their World Cup debut in the opening match against Ecuador at 7pm on November 20 at Al Bayt Stadium, which is about 30 km from Doha. Qatar …

FIFA World Cup: Germany announce squad; 17 year old Youssoufa Moukoko included, Reus, Hummels ignored
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Germany announce squad; 17 year old Youssoufa Moukoko included, Reus, Hummels ignored

Firstpost  

Moukoko is the youngest player to clock 10 career Bundesliga goals. Germany is taking 17-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to the World Cup though Borussia Dortmund teammates Marco Reus and Mats Hummels have missed out. Before Flick named his squad, he referred to the human rights situation in Qatar and recent homophobic comments made by former Qatar player Khalid Salman, a …

World Cup 2022 Group F guide: Free-scoring Belgium, cross-heavy Croatia and Canada’s cutbacks
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 Group F guide: Free-scoring Belgium, cross-heavy Croatia and Canada’s cutbacks

New York Times  

What tactics do Belgium use? You can read Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D and Group E here, and groups G and H will be published later this week… Belgium Manager: Roberto Martinez Captain: Eden Hazard Qualifying record: P8 W6 D2 L0 GF25 GA6 2018 World Cup: Semi-finals Average age of squad in qualifying: 29 years 1 month …

USA Soccer team at FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: United States of America announces 26-member team for Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

USA Soccer team at FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: United States of America announces 26-member team for Qatar

The Hindu  

The United States of America announced its 26-member squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, set to be played in Qatar from November 20, 2022. This is the second-youngest men’s team the United States have sent to a World Cup, with an average age of 25 years, 175 days. Full USA squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, …

World Cup 2022 Group C guide: Argentina’s fast starts, ageing Mexico and possession-shy Poland
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 Group C guide: Argentina’s fast starts, ageing Mexico and possession-shy Poland

New York Times  

What tactics do Argentina use? You can read Group A, Group B and Group D here, and groups E to H will be published later this week… Argentina Head coach: Lionel Scaloni Captain: Lionel Messi Qualifying record: P17 W11 D6 L0 GF27 GA8 2018 World Cup: Round of 16 Average age of squad in qualifying: 28 years 6 months Most …

Viewer’s guide for this year’s World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

Viewer’s guide for this year’s World Cup in Qatar

Associated Press  

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The seven-time world player of the year might have been saving his 35-year-old legs for one last push at a World Cup winner’s medal that, to many, would solidify him as soccer’s greatest player. He has won the European Championship but the leading scorer in men’s international soccer hasn’t played in …

From Messi to Ronaldo, the big names that could wave goodbye to the World Cup this year
2 years, 4 months ago

From Messi to Ronaldo, the big names that could wave goodbye to the World Cup this year

Daily Mail  

This winter's World Cup may well provide the perfect backdrop for a host of players to wave a graceful goodbye to the greatest tournament of them all. The World Cup later this year may be the final chance at the trophy for a host of superstars France won the tournament in 2018, and their hopes have been bolstered by Karim …

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