World Cup 2022

Dutch make winning return to World Cup with 2-0 win over Senegal

DOHA (Reuters) -Netherlands scored twice in the final minutes through Cody Gakpo and substitute Davy Klaassen to beat Senegal 2-0 in their World Cup Group A match at Al Thumama…

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Coming home? England start World Cup in Qatar by thrashing Iran 6-2

DOHA (Reuters) - England hammered Iran 6-2 on Monday in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and strikes by Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling,…

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In Pictures – Ecuador’s Valencia hands hosts Qatar historic World Cup defeat

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a first opening game defeat for a…

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World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT…

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After rocky buildup, football ready to grab World Cup spotlight

AL KHOR, Qatar, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Soccer took centre stage on Sunday as a World Cup shrouded in controversy prepares to kick off with a glitzy opening ceremony and…

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World Cup 2022 fixtures: full schedule of games and kick-off times

Nov 14 (Reuters) - The 2022 World Cup in Qatar -- the first edition to be held in the Middle East and second in Asia after Japan and South Korea…

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Cristiano Ronaldo is in ‘spectacular’ form, says Portugal’s Neves

By Fernando Kallas AL-SHEHANIYA, Qatar, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team mate Ruben Neves says his captain is in "spectacular" shape as the team prepare for their opening World Cup…

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Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A last-minute decision to ban the sale of alcohol at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will seriously limit Budweiser sales in the Gulf state, but…

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Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun World Cup, stops short of threats

CAIRO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's regional branch urged Muslims around the world to shun the soccer World Cup in Qatar, though it stopped short of threatening attacks or promoting violence…

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World Cup 2022: Which major football players are missing FIFA tournament?

Following is a list of players who have been ruled out or are doubtful through injury for the soccer World Cup, which runs from Sunday through Dec. 18. PAUL POGBA…

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France striker Benzema out of World Cup with injury

(Reuters) -France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury in training, the French football federation said on Saturday. The Ballon…

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Messi does light training away from Argentina team

DOHA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi did light training away from his Argentina team mates on Saturday, triggering speculation among some fans that he may be nursing an injury three days…

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FIFA president Infantino hits out at ‘hypocritical’ Qatar criticism

Al-Rayyan (dpa/reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has accused the Western countries of "hypocrisy" and slammed the criticism towards World Cup hosts Qatar during his opening speech ahead of the tournament on…

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FIFA tech promises faster, more accurate offside decisions in Qatar

AL RAYYAN, Doha (Reuters) - VAR offside decisions will be quicker and more accurate at the World Cup after the introduction of new technology developed by FIFA over the last…

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FIFA appoints Italian referee Orsato for World Cup opener

(Reuters) - Italian Daniele Orsato will referee Sunday's opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador in Group A, FIFA said on Friday. The 46-year-old referee will be making…

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No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar’s World Cup stadium sites – FIFA

By Andrew Mills DOHA Nov 18 (Reuters) - In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar's World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday. The announcement…

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World Cup 2022: Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA tournament?

Nov 15 (Reuters) - The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights violations, since…

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World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums: guide to Doha venues for FIFA tournament

(Reuters) - Following is the list of stadiums which will host the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar. Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World…

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Reactions to 2022 World Cup draw

DOHA, April 2 (Reuters) - Following is reaction to the 2022 World Cup draw, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday. Group A: Qatar, Ecuador,…

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WorldCup Qualifiers – Malta beats Cyprus 3-0 following a formidable performance

Cain Attard scored twice as Malta registered a fine 3-0 win over Cyprus in a match from Group H of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup…

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Fresh claims that 2022 World Cup bid, won by Qatar was sabotaged

The Times/BBC: The Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, according to a report published by the Sunday Times. The paper claims…

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