Qatar timeline: From winning the World Cup bid in 2010 to now
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar timeline: From winning the World Cup bid in 2010 to now

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks at the main events of the last 12 years in the leadup to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. May 5, 2011 Then FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, suspended over a corruption investigation, leaks an email from FIFA’s general secretary claiming Qatar “bought” the rights to host the World Cup. April 1, 2016 Workers in Qatar renovating a stadium for the 2022 World Cup suffered rights abuses two years after the tournament’s organisers drafted worker welfare standards, Amnesty International reported. April 22, 2016 FIFA’s new president Gianni Infantino announces plans to set up an independent committee to monitor conditions for labourers working at Qatar’s World Cup 2022 stadiums. March 15, 2019 FIFA’s council approved working with hosts Qatar to explore expanding the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams by adding at least one more country in the Gulf to host the tournament.

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FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030
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1 week, 5 days 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’s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than USA, Canada and Mexico from FIFA
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

2026 World Cup: When can tickets be bought and how much will they cost?
1 month ago

2026 World Cup: When can tickets be bought and how much will they cost?

New York Times  

World Cups are festivals of football and having a ticket to one of the matches means being involved in one of sport’s biggest parties. Last month FIFA, the sport’s global governing body, warned fans against buying World Cup 2026 tickets from resale websites. MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup final The 2026 World Cup will kick off with …

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

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location
5 months ago

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA picked hospitality provider On Location to run its high-end billion-dollar program for the 2026 World Cup that will see 104 men’s games in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA’s financial report for 2022 said it earned “$243 million through the sale of hospitality rights” for the World Cup in Qatar, which had just 64 games. Soccer’s …

FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA has awarded 10 editions of its Under-17 World Cups to be hosted by Qatar and Morocco, starting in 2025 when they become annual tournaments. FIFA did not identify rival bidders for the hosting decisions which it said followed “a global call for expressions of interest in hosting both competitions.” They are intended to use existing venues “in …

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country is currently playing …

Qatar advances to the Asian Cup knockout stages. China’s hopes are in the balance
11 months ago

Qatar advances to the Asian Cup knockout stages. China’s hopes are in the balance

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Dumped out of its own World Cup at the earliest possible stage in 2022, Qatar looks intent on sticking around at the Asian Cup. Qatar with their World Cup experience, we still depend on ourselves and I always like to be in this kind of situation.” Lebanon hit the woodwork twice and China saw an effort cleared …

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 1 month 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 …

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 in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 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 …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event

The Hindu  

There are just 100 days to go until Qatar hosts the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The moment was marked during a special celebration in Doha, Qatar attended by the AFC General Secretary, Datuk Seri Windsor John, Mansoor Al Ansari, LOC Managing Director, Jassim Al Jassim, LOC CEO, Hani Ballan, LOC Board Member as well as other members of the …

Sponsorships, power and money- West Asia’s rising influence in global football
1 year, 6 months ago

Sponsorships, power and money- West Asia’s rising influence in global football

The Hindu  

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan in November 2022, his exit from Manchester United looked inevitable. While Saudi is the latest entrant among Arab nations’ investment in global football, the seeds were sown in the previous decade with Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan buying Manchester City in 2008 and Nasser Al-Khelaifi-led Qatar Sports …

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA made false claims about last year’s World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday. Particularly the claim that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was climate- or carbon-neutral.” FIFA said in a statement it would analyze the recommendations and had the right of appeal. The Swiss commission in FIFA’s home …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball
1 year, 7 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, 8 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 …

Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023 from January 12 to February 10, 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023 from January 12 to February 10, 2024

The Hindu  

The AFC Men’s Asian Cup 2023 will be held in Qatar from January 12 to February 10, 2024, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday. In a letter to all the Participating Member Associations, the AFC informed that Qatar will host the upcoming edition of the tournament, and invited the President of each PMA, Head Coach and Team Managers were …

How the World Cup in Qatar refined sportswashing into a fine art
2 years ago

How the World Cup in Qatar refined sportswashing into a fine art

Live Mint  

Since it was declared the host in 2010, Qatar has spent $220 billion to stage the Fifa World Cup. In 2012, it bought the French club Paris Saint-Germain for Euro 100 million through Qatari sports Investment, a closed shareholding organization which is a subsidiary of the Qatari Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund. When Messi was draped with the …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years ago

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success

The Hindu  

Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe. “Qatar has been able to use the World Cup effectively to establish its brand, especially in the Global South,” said Krieg. The World Cup “gave Qatar a …

FIFA has new format for 2026 World Cup and it is pretty different from 2022 edition
2 years ago

FIFA has new format for 2026 World Cup and it is pretty different from 2022 edition

India TV News  

The Qatar edition of FIFA World Cup 2022, amidst all the fan frenzy and controversies, has finally come to a close now. The hosts The 2026 World Cup, which will be the 23rd edition of the soccer fest will be jointly hosted by three North American countries that include Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It will be the first …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Team of the tournament
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Team of the tournament

The Hindu  

After almost a month of football extravaganza, the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar ended on Sunday, December 18, as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to clinch its third title. Theo Hernandez of France celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. …

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times
2 years ago

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times

China Daily  

The success of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which concluded on Sunday, is beyond doubt, despite the great lengths some Western countries went to in their attempts to smear the tournament with lies and unfounded charges on so-called human rights issues. How the Qatar World Cup has unfolded over the past few weeks demonstrates how the most popular sport on …

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India
2 years ago

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India

News 18  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is reaching its climax as Argentina face France in the title match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium and the tournament that opened to multiple controversies has become the most watched tournament of its kind in India. On the back of nail-biting contests and riveting upsets, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 held India’s attention with …

How Much FIFA Earned During Qatar World Cup 2022; Rights Sales, Tickets; Check Full Revenue Break-Up
2 years ago

How Much FIFA Earned During Qatar World Cup 2022; Rights Sales, Tickets; Check Full Revenue Break-Up

News 18  

Finally, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ended on Sunday with a historic football match between Argentina and France, and a thrilling win by the South American country. How Much Did FIFA Budget Its Revenue During Qatar Football World Cup 2022? For the four-year cycle to the Qatar World Cup 2022, the world’s highest governing body of football FIFA had …

FIFA World Cup: David Beckham says it has been a privilege to see the level of football in Qatar WC 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: David Beckham says it has been a privilege to see the level of football in Qatar WC 2022

The Hindu  

David Beckham exudes a cool, James Bond-like vibe in his designer jacket worn over a white tee that hugs his toned torso. The team played with passion, with excitement, and people turned around to me and asked, “Are you shocked about the Morocco team going so far.” And at the start of the tournament, if you had said to me, …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina, France- Two Nations Looking For Three Stars
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina, France- Two Nations Looking For Three Stars

News 18  

Argentina and France have a date with destiny as they go head-to-head in the ultimate clash of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar on the 18th of December 2022. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatari-owned PSG Stars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe Battle for Glory Amid Uneasy Peace
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatari-owned PSG Stars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe Battle for Glory Amid Uneasy Peace

News 18  

The date of destiny is upon us. Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on reigning champions France in the summit clash of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar for a final shot at the game’s greatest prize. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | …

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar
2 years ago

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar

LA Times  

A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. The first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first played in a majority-Muslim country will someday be remembered for many things, but for now there’s no reason to look past Sunday’s epic final, which ended with Lionel Messi finally lifting the 14-inch solid …

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: Argentina's Road to Final- From Saudi Defeat to Title Shot
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina's Road to Final- From Saudi Defeat to Title Shot

News 18  

It was not a smooth start to the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign for Argentina. Lionel Messi and Co’s pursuit of a third World Cup victory endured a big jolt after suffering a shocking 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia on November 22. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results …

FIFA targets $11 billion in revenue through 2026 World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA targets $11 billion in revenue through 2026 World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — FIFA expects to earn $11 billion in the 2026 World Cup cycle with a 48-team men’s tournament in North America set to deliver a big increase in revenue amid ongoing uncertainty about the exact match schedule. The FIFA Council agreed in January 2017 to have an 80-game format with teams playing in 16 groups of three ahead …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Who has won most finals before Argentina vs France?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Who has won most finals before Argentina vs France?

The Hindu  

Argentina and France will go head to head at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Sunday in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The South American team bettered Croatia in the semifinal while France ended Morocco’s dream run to set up the summit clash. This is because the 1950 World Cup in Brazil was concluded with a …

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth
2 years ago

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth

New York Times  

For a brief few moments it looked like the World Cup was being rigged in real time, amplifying an explosive conspiracy theory seen by millions around the world. We will outline: The London “research centre” which doesn’t exist How ‘Qatar’s rivals’ allegedly pushed to switch this World Cup to the UK The mysterious case of ‘Denmark Uncensored’ Curious conferences, fake …

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host
2 years ago

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors Spain and Portugal seemed a bit crazy when it was floated four years ago. Morocco has gained status inside FIFA and credibility with fans by eliminating Spain and then Portugal in knockout games to be the first African team to advance to a World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Airline Cancels Fans Flights After Citing Qatar Restrictions
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Airline Cancels Fans Flights After Citing Qatar Restrictions

News 18  

Morocco’s national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities. “Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How the underdogs have lit up the World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How the underdogs have lit up the World Cup

Live Mint  

Of all the times that the camera panned towards the benched Ronaldo during the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco, the most poignant came towards the end of the first half. Even though Morocco, the Atlas Lions, became the first African and Arab country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, they have garnered fans from well beyond those realms, …

Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar in pictures
2 years ago

Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar in pictures

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is two matches away from living his World Cup dream. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the …

Lionel Messi, Argentina: Road to the FIFA World Cup semifinal in Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Lionel Messi, Argentina: Road to the FIFA World Cup semifinal in Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Argentina clinched a dramatic win against the Netherlands on penalties to book a berth in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, where it will play Croatia. Messi drew level with Gabriel Batistuta at the top of Argentina’s all-time FIFA World Cup scorers list with 10 goals. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his side’s first goal …

FIFA World Cup: Role of goalkeepers in the quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Role of goalkeepers in the quarterfinals

The Hindu  

The Qatar World Cup 2022 is reaching its twilight. Dominik Livakovic of Croatia celebrates the win via a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium on December 09, 2022, in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates victory following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal match …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Quarterfinals: Full list of results updated after ENG vs FRA, matches, scores, goalscorers
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Quarterfinals: Full list of results updated after ENG vs FRA, matches, scores, goalscorers

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal stage kicked off on Friday, December 9, with Brazil having taken on Croatia in the first match. The action-packed last-eight stage will Old rivals England and France face each other on the second day. Morocco, fourth African team ever to make the QF, will lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Quarterfinal fixtures and results …

Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?
2 years ago

Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?

Al Jazeera  

With global exposure and fan love, Asian and African teams are redefining the sport’s future. Teams from the two continents have upset each of the world’s four top-ranked teams: Cameroon beat top-ranked Brazil, Morocco defeated second-ranked Belgium, Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina, and Tunisia shocked France. “The biggest thing the team gains from having so many players in Europe is that …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinals: Top five most-exciting QF clashes over the years
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinals: Top five most-exciting QF clashes over the years

The Hindu  

The quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is set to begin on December 9, 2022. ‘Captain Netherlands’: Tim Krul saves a penalty kick by Michael Umana of Costa Rica to win in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match. Uruguay vs Ghana – 2010, South Africa Though Uruguay and Ghana’s contest saw both …

When will Messi play next in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?
2 years ago

When will Messi play next in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

The Hindu  

Argentina qualified for the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Australia in the Round of 16 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Sunday. Albiceleste’s captain Lionel Messi, in what is probably his final World Cup campaign, has led the side from the front after a shock 1-2 loss against Saudi Arabia …

When will Neymar play next in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?
2 years ago

When will Neymar play next in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

The Hindu  

Brazil qualified for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal after a dominant 4-1 win against South Korea in the Round of 16 on December 6 at Stadium 974. Brazil’s star forward Neymar had a rocky start to his tournament after he suffered an ankle injury in the first group stage match against Serbia and went on to miss the rest of …

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup
2 years 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 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 2022: Japan Coach Hajime Moriyasu's Hollywood Moment Three Decades After 'Agony of Doha'
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan Coach Hajime Moriyasu's Hollywood Moment Three Decades After 'Agony of Doha'

News 18  

The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago, and Hajime Moriyasu experienced it first-hand as a midfielder on Japan’s national football team. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot As time was winding down against Spain, Moriyasu was thinking about that game …

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