FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: China name five naturalised players in 26-man squad ahead of critical fixtures
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: China name five naturalised players in 26-man squad ahead of critical fixtures

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China, who have big ambitions but are perennial underachievers ranked 77th in the world, began drafting in players born overseas in 2019 in a quick fix to reach the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Shanghai: China on Monday named five foreign-born players for critical World Cup qualifiers starting later this month as the world’s most populous country steps up its controversial naturalisation policy. In their previous World Cup qualifier, a 2-1 defeat to Syria under former coach Marcello Lippi in November 2019, only Elkeson and Yennaris featured. Under former Everton player Li — who took over when Lippi quit following the Syria defeat — China are second in Asian qualifying Group A, eight points behind leaders Syria.

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China's soccer requires cash injection at grassroots
4 weeks ago

China's soccer requires cash injection at grassroots

China Daily  

Team China players trudge off the field after scraping a draw with Thailand in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 6. That is big news for soccer fans around the world, except for those in China who remain dismayed by the Chinese soccer team's failure to make it to the highest stage. After making …

Team China squeezes into final World Cup qualifying stage
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Team China squeezes into final World Cup qualifying stage

China Daily  

Nervous Chinese fans watch their team during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea on June 11. Team China's Xie Wenneng in action during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea on June 11. …

Time for Team China to reassess its goals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Time for Team China to reassess its goals

China Daily  

A dejected Zhang Linpeng and his Team China players take stock after losing their last Asian Cup group match to Qatar on Monday. Team China's disappointing Asian Cup campaign has further burnished Chinese soccer's unwanted image as a perpetual underachiever, while the country's soccer revival project struggles on all fronts. "In the three games we played here, a lot of …

China announces 26-man roster for 2023 AFC Asian Cup
1 year ago

China announces 26-man roster for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

China Daily  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa pose for group photos during the draw ceremony for the 2023 AFC Asian cup championship held in Doha, Qatar on May 11, 2023. BEIJING -- The Chinese men's football team has unveiled a 26-player roster on Tuesday for the upcoming 2023 Qatar AFC Asian …

FIFA WC qualifiers: Manvir Singh injury may force India to reset against Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA WC qualifiers: Manvir Singh injury may force India to reset against Qatar

Hindustan Times  

This is probably the only Indian city where the words “World Cup” do not evoke only despair. But given that India are up against Asian champions Qatar who “destroyed”, as per India head coach Igor Stimac, Afghanistan 8-1, hope needs to be tempered by a dollop of reality. In that World Cup qualifier away, Gurpreet Sandhu made 11 saves and …

China announce 24-man roster for World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 2 months ago

China announce 24-man roster for World Cup qualifiers

China Daily  

BEIJING - The Chinese men's football team has unveiled a 24-player roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, with Zhang Yuning returning to the squad after a long term injury. Chinese team head coach Aleksandar Jankovic has called up a full-strength team including Wu Lei, Wu Xi and Wei Shihao, but naturalized forward Ai Kesen was not …

China announce 26-man roster for World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 3 months ago

China announce 26-man roster for World Cup qualifiers

China Daily  

BEIJING - The Chinese men's football team has unveiled a 26-player roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, introducing several newcomers. Additionally, the roster features 25-year-old center forward Xie Weijun from Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, marking another fresh face for the national team. The Chinese team is slated to play two friendly matches against Vietnam and Uzbekistan in …

USMNT’s 24-man roster for next World Cup cycle is announced
1 year, 11 months ago

USMNT’s 24-man roster for next World Cup cycle is announced

LA Times  

Shaq Moore, goalkeeper Sean Johnson, Walker Zimmerman and Aaron Long of the U.S. applaud at the end of the World Cup, Group B soccer match against Wales in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 22, 2022. Five players who were on the U.S. team in last year’s World Cup top a 24-man roster that was called up Wednesday for the national team’s …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Beware the Asian march
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Beware the Asian march

The Hindu  

After two weeks of intense action, the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is done. And following the performances in Qatar, Asian teams are on a high at a crucial time in world football, when the decision to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams from the next edition is hotly debated. But as the Qatar …

Qatar World Cup squad 2022 guide: Players, odds, fixtures and more
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup squad 2022 guide: Players, odds, fixtures and more

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. Run your finger through Qatar’s World Cup squad and even the most …

World Cup draft: Picking one player for each country’s squad from those who aren’t in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup draft: Picking one player for each country’s squad from those who aren’t in Qatar

New York Times  

By Carl Anka, Michael Bailey, Alexander Abnos, Jeff Rueter, Raphael Honigstein, and Ajay Rose In an alternate reality, FIFA has decided to take unprecedented action to ensure the 2022 World Cup, the last before the tournament expands from 32 to 48 teams, features as many of the game’s stars as possible. Senegal — Luis Diaz, winger The timing of this …

World Cup injuries: Which players are out of Qatar 2022 and who is racing to be fit?
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup injuries: Which players are out of Qatar 2022 and who is racing to be fit?

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. Definitely out of Qatar 2022 Paul Pogba: The midfielder was at the …

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 Switzerland football team manager at Qatar WC?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Switzerland football team manager at Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

In his early years as a coach, Murat Yakin, a defender by trade, became well known in Switzerland due to his exploits with FC Basel, where he won two Swiss Super Leagues in as many seasons. The 48-year-old has been in charge of the Switzerland national team since August 2021, when he replaced former manager Vladimir Petkovic. In the FIFA …

World Cup 2022: The teenagers you might not have heard of set to light up Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: The teenagers you might not have heard of set to light up Qatar

Daily Mail  

While USA's Yunus Musah and Belgium's Zeno Debast will aim to impress as well A trio of African starlets from Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia could sparkle in Qatar Newcastle and Sunderland both have exciting forwards going to the tournament There are a host of teenagers hoping to light up the upcoming Qatar World Cup What better stage than the World …

World Cup 2022 squads: Latest news on every player heading to Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 squads: Latest news on every player heading to Qatar

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. Confirmed squad: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, …

Denmark squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Poulsen added as Hjulmand completes 26-member team
2 years, 1 month ago

Denmark squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Poulsen added as Hjulmand completes 26-member team

The Hindu  

RB Leipzig striker Yussuf Poulsen and Brentford’s Christian Norgaard have been named in Denmark’s squad for the World Cup as coach Kasper Hjulmand added the final five players to his line-up for the finals in Qatar. Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow, Alexander Bah of Benfica and Hoffenheim midfielder Robert Skov have also been picked to complete Hjulmand’s selection after he …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who are Morocco’s most notable players at Qatar WC
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who are Morocco’s most notable players at Qatar WC

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui announced a 26-member squad, including five players from top clubs in Europe for the FIFA World Cup 2022. These players include Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech, Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, Bayern Munich’s Nosair Mazraoui, Sevilla custodian Yassine Bounou and France-born Marseille striker Amin Harit. Morocco qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating Congo DR 5-2 …

FIFA World Cup: Full list of squads, players announced for Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Full list of squads, players announced for Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off on November 20, all 32 teams are required to announce their final squad, of a maximum of 26 players, by November 14. QATAR Goalkeepers: Saad Al Sheeb, Mishaal Barshim, Youssef Hassan Defenders: Pedro Miguel, Abdul Karim Hassan, Tariq Salman, Musab Khader, Hammam Al-Amin, Bassam Al-Rawi, Boualem Khoukhi, Jassem Jaber Midfielders: Abdulaziz …

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 2022 Squads: Full List of squads for FIFA World Cup including Lionel Messi's Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Squads: Full List of squads for FIFA World Cup including Lionel Messi's Argentina

India TV News  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is all geared up as 32 countries across the globe gather to earn the right to be called the champions of the world. Mexico TBC Poland Goalkeepers: Bartlomiej Dragowski, Lukasz Skorupski, Wojciech Szczesny Defenders: Jan Bednarek, Bartosz Bereszynski, Matty Cash, Kamil Glik, Robert Gumny, Artur Jedrzejczyk, Jakub Kiwior, Mateusz Wieteska, Nicola Zalewski Midfielders: Krystian Bielik, …

Qatar squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Akram Afif, Hassan Al-Haydos make 26-member team
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Akram Afif, Hassan Al-Haydos make 26-member team

The Hindu  

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez selected a 26-man squad World Cup on Friday exclusively made up of home-based players led by attacking trio Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Hassan Al-Haydos. It is a similar approach to that of South Korea 20 years ago when the co-hosts made a shock run to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. Our 🇶🇦 national …

Here are all the squads for World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Here are all the squads for World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

As 32 nations prepare for Qatar 2022, here is every World Cup squad announced. It is surely an athlete’s greatest honour to wear the shirt of your nation, knowing you are among the best your country has to offer, and to pit your skills against the best in the world, representing everyone at home. The 32 teams that have qualified …

Japan's 2022 World Cup squad for Qatar has been announced
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan's 2022 World Cup squad for Qatar has been announced

Daily Mail  

Japan have drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar. Japan have announced their squad for the 2022 World Cup set to take place in Qatar Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu has been named the Japan squad - marking the first time the 24-year-old has been selected for a World Cup. Daichi …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France unveil 25-member squad for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France unveil 25-member squad for Qatar

India Today  

Defending Champions France unveiled their 25-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday with some big names included in the squad. France, however, will be missing some big names in midfield, with the likes of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante being ruled out of the FIFA World Cup due to injury. The French squad for the FIFA …

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

France FIFA World Cup squad 2022: All 26 expected players; Injury concerns; Who misses out?
2 years, 2 months ago

France FIFA World Cup squad 2022: All 26 expected players; Injury concerns; Who misses out?

The Hindu  

Defending champion France is set to release its final 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup 2022 on November 9. France’s expected 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar Goalkeepers Hugo Lloris, Mike Maignan, Steve Mandanda. Midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Matteo Guendouzi, Boubacar Kamara, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni Forwards Karim Benzema, Ousmane Dembele, Kingsley Coman, Olivier Giroud, Antoine …

Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: Predicted list of 26 players, who’s expected to be in and out for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: Predicted list of 26 players, who’s expected to be in and out for Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain will look to forget its FIFA World Cup 2018 nightmare when it enters its 16th appearance in the World Cup finals in Qatar. READ | FIFA World Cup 2022 Spain squad: Full 26-man squad, schedule, team guide, match timings The team suffered a comedy of errors just before the last edition of the tournament when its head coach Julien …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Eriksen included as Denmark announces squad
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Eriksen included as Denmark announces squad

The Hindu  

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand kept faith with the players who delivered the recent successful World Cup qualifying and Nations League campaigns as he named 21 of the 26-man squad that will travel to the World Cup finals in Qatar on Monday. The remaining five players will be revealed following the last round of European fixtures before the tournament and the …

Brazil confirm 2022 World Cup squad: Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino out, Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli in
2 years, 2 months ago

Brazil confirm 2022 World Cup squad: Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino out, Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli in

New York Times  

Cameroon became the first African nation to defeat Brazil 1-0 in third final Group G match. Brazil’s 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup has been confirmed, with Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino out but Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli making the cut. Martinelli, who has scored five goals to help Mikel Arteta’s side top the Premier League, is included in Tite’s selection alongside …

Which teams are playing in world cup 2022?
2 years, 2 months ago

Which teams are playing in world cup 2022?

The Hindu  

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will feature 32 teams fighting to become the World Champion in Qatar, with the competition set to start from November 20, 2022. The teams have been divided into eight groups of four teams each, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Group C while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal in Group H. In the inter-continental play-offs, Costa …

FIFA increases squads to 26 players for 2022 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA increases squads to 26 players for 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

FIFA has approved bigger 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar, deciding Thursday to extend football’s relaxation of rules that help coaches and players during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ: FIFA sets July 15 deadline for AIFF constitution approval, Sep 15 for elections to avoid ban The squad size change will send a total of 96 extra players to the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide

The Hindu  

Group A — Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands The first match of the 2022 World Cup will be played by this group with host Qatar taking on Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium. The group has three-time World Cup finalist, Netherlands, and the winner of the African Cup of Nations 2021, Senegal, in which Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Virgil Van …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Group D: What to expect from reigning champion France and Eriksen's Denmark?
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Group D: What to expect from reigning champion France and Eriksen's Denmark?

The Hindu  

Group D has clear favourites in terms of qualification with defending champion France, Denmark, Tunisia and the winner of Inter-Continental Playoff 1. Manager: Didier Deschamps France’s World Cup record — Denmark Denmark, which reached the Round of 16 in the 2018 edition, will be playing its sixth World Cup in Qatar. Manager: Kasper Hjulmand Denmark's World Cup record — Tunisia …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which players will not be there in Qatar
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which players will not be there in Qatar

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will host some big names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, Kevin de Bruyne, among others. However, several superstars of the game have missed the ticket after they failed to ensure that their teams cracked the qualification process. RELATED | Here are some notable names who won't take part in the Qatar World …

World Cup squads could be increased from 23 to 26 players for Qatar
2 years, 9 months ago

World Cup squads could be increased from 23 to 26 players for Qatar

Daily Mail  

Team squads for November's World Cup finals in Qatar could be expanded from 23 to 26 players by governing body FIFA, a source with knowledge of the discussions said on Wednesday. UEFA allowed 26-man squads for the European Championships last year, although only 23 players could be named for each game. Squads for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar …

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Moved from China to Dubai over Coronavirus Cases
3 years, 7 months ago

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Moved from China to Dubai over Coronavirus Cases

News 18  

Several World Cup football qualifiers scheduled to be played in China were moved to Dubai on Monday over coronavirus infections in the Syria and Maldives teams, the Chinese Football Association said. Seven Group A fixtures involving China, Syria, Maldives, the Philippines and Guam are affected, playing further havoc with the already heavily disrupted Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers. “In view …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar to gain experience by playing friendlies in European qualifying event
4 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar to gain experience by playing friendlies in European qualifying event

Firstpost  

The arrangement provides Asian champion Qatar with 10 friendlies in Europe ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Qatar will gain more match experience ahead of hosting the World Cup by effectively joining the qualifying group featuring European champion Portugal to play friendlies, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The arrangement provides Asian champion …

China include three foreign-born players in national squad for first time as team gets ready for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
4 years, 7 months ago

China include three foreign-born players in national squad for first time as team gets ready for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Firstpost  

China has included three naturalised players in the national squad for the first time as coach Li Tie has gathered the side in Shanghai for training. Titan Sports reported Brazilian-born Elkeson and Aloisio, and former Arsenal player Nico Yennaris, who was born in England, joined the camp as China begin preparations for 2022 World Cup qualifiers postponed in March due …

China’s football team‘anxious, homesick’ amid coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

China’s football team‘anxious, homesick’ amid coronavirus

The Hindu  

China coach Li Tie has revealed the psychological toll coronavirus took on the national football squad during a five-week training camp prolonged by the pandemic. Li’s men spent much of March in Dubai, where many Chinese Super League teams also took refuge, before returning home when the outbreak began to subside in China. After struggling to find a flight, Li’s …

China's football squad left 'anxious, homesick' by coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

China's football squad left 'anxious, homesick' by coronavirus

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: China football coach Li Tie has revealed the psychological toll coronavirus took on the national squad during a five-week training camp prolonged by the pandemic. Li's men spent much of March in Dubai, where many Chinese Super League teams also took refuge, before returning home when the outbreak began to subside in China. "With the epidemic situation in Dubai …

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil-born Elkeson expects more naturalised foreign players in China squad in future
5 years, 4 months ago

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil-born Elkeson expects more naturalised foreign players in China squad in future

Firstpost  

He may be the first, but Brazil-born striker Elkeson believes he will not be the only foreign player to be naturalised during China’s attempt to secure World Cup qualification for the first time in almost two decades. Hong Kong: He may be the first, but Brazil-born striker Elkeson believes he will not be the only foreign player to be naturalised …

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil-born striker Elkeson hopes to repay China's 'love and care' by firing team into showpiece event
5 years, 4 months ago

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil-born striker Elkeson hopes to repay China's 'love and care' by firing team into showpiece event

Firstpost  

Brazilian-born striker Elkeson said he wants to fire China to the World Cup after he became the first footballer without Chinese ancestry to be named in the national squad. Shanghai: Brazilian-born striker Elkeson said he wants to fire China to the World Cup after he became the first footballer without Chinese ancestry to be named in the national squad. But …

Brazil-born Elkeson set to become first player without Chinese heritage to represent China ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifiers
5 years, 4 months ago

Brazil-born Elkeson set to become first player without Chinese heritage to represent China ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Firstpost  

The inclusion of Elkeson will give Lippi added firepower in attack as China prepare to take on Syria, the Philippines, the Maldives and Guam in group A of the second round of Asia’s qualifying tournament for the World Cup finals Hong Kong: Brazil-born striker Elkeson is in line to become the first player without Chinese heritage to represent China after …

London-born Yennaris gets landmark China call-up
5 years, 7 months ago

London-born Yennaris gets landmark China call-up

The Hindu  

Marcello Lippi made Chinese football history on Thursday by calling up London-born former England youth player Nico Yennaris to his international squad. World Cup-winner Lippi has returned as China coach -- having left the post in January -- and for his first game back, a friendly against the Philippines on June 7, looks set to give Yennaris his landmark debut. …

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