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India suffer 1-2 defeat against Qatar, World Cup hopes end

Jun 12, 2024, at 03:43 pm

Indian senior's football team's chance of moving to the next round was dashed after Qatar defeated them 1-2 in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group A match on Tuesday.

Qatar to hold next five editions of FIFA U17 World Cup

Mar 15, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Qatar will be host of the next five editions of the U-17 World Cup from 2025, FIFA announced on Thursday.

Jordan overturn 10-man Iraq, hosts Qatar edge Palestine in AFC Asia Cup challenge

Jan 30, 2024, at 09:15 pm

With two stoppage time goals from Yazan Al Arab and Nizar Al, Jordan dramatically overturned 10-man Iraq 3-2 to advance into the quarterfinals of AFC Asian Cup here on Monday.

India lose to Qatar 0-3 in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Nov 22, 2023, at 05:08 pm

Bhubaneswar/UNI: Asian Cup champions Qatar proved too strong to handle for Igor Stimac’s boys as the Blue Tigers went down 0-3 in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Joint Qualification campaign on Tuesday night.

We will return: Kylian Mbappe tweets after Argentina beat France in World Cup final

Dec 19, 2022, at 10:59 pm

Paris: French superstar Kylian Mbappe won hearts on Sunday night with his heroic performance against Argentina in the final but failed to clinch the World Cup title for the second consecutive time.

Messi deserved World Cup win: Pele

Dec 19, 2022, at 03:41 pm

Sao Paulo: Brazilian football legend Pele on Sunday congratulated Argentinian skipper Lionel Messi over World Cup victory and said he deserved it.

Argentina beat France to lift World Cup

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:59 am

Doha: Argentina defeated France in the high-octane final of the World Cup, which was decided by penalty shootout, to lift the title on Sunday.

World Cup final: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick as France-Argentina tied 3-3 at extra-time, match moves to penalty shootout

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:47 am

Doha:  Kylian Mbappe remained on fire as he scored a hat-trick to help France go 3-3 tied against Argentina in the extra time of the scintillating World Cup final match against Argentina here on Sunday.

FIFA WC: France edge out England 2-1 in dramatic QF

Dec 11, 2022, at 05:40 pm

Al Khor/UNI: Defending world champions France are through to the final four of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after a dramatic 2-1 win over England.

Keeper Bono helps Morocco oust Spain on penalties in World Cup

Dec 07, 2022, at 07:47 am

Doha/UNI: Morocco roared into the Qatar World Cup quarterfinals after knocking Spain out 3-0 on penalties here on Wednesday.

Livakovic's three saves put Croatia into FIFA World Cup quarters, Japan out

Dec 06, 2022, at 02:53 pm

Al Wakrah: Dominik Livakovic emerged a hero by pulling off three good saves as Croatia stormed into the quarterfinals of the World Cup by beating Japan 3-1 in the penalties following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes here on Monday.

Fans wait for a thrilling Monday as Brazil-South Korea gear up for battle

Dec 05, 2022, at 01:34 am

Doha: Japan face Croatia, while Brazil take on South Korea in the World Cup last 16 on Monday in two fascinating ties.

'Our downfall happened in...': Germany coach Hansi Flick after early FIFA World Cup exit

Dec 02, 2022, at 06:16 pm

Al Khor/UNI: Germany head coach Hansi Flick has blamed a late lapse against Japan in their opening match for his team's early World Cup elimination.

France still top WC group despite shock defeat against Tunisia

Dec 01, 2022, at 06:53 am

Doha/Xinhua: Defending champions France finished as Group D leaders despite a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tunisia at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.

Leckie sends Australia into World Cup last 16

Dec 01, 2022, at 06:26 am

Doha/Xinhua: Mathew Leckie scored a superb second-half goal as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands beat Qatar to seal spot in last-16

Nov 30, 2022, at 02:49 pm

Al Khor: The Netherlands have topped Group A at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as Louis van Gaal’s side brushed aside the hosts Qatar 2-0 here at Bayt Stadium.

Qatar World Cup: Brazil sail into last 16 by beating Switzerland 1-0

Nov 29, 2022, at 02:10 pm

Doha: Casemiro struck a stunning goal to give Brazil an entry into the last 16 after beating Switzerland 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup here on Monday.

Serbia, Cameroon keep World Cup hopes alive with 3-3 draw

Nov 29, 2022, at 01:24 am

Doha/UNI: Serbia and Cameroon both experienced the pressure of coming from behind during a high-intensity Group G match on Monday and kept hopes alive of entering the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Netherlands-Ecuador match ends in draw, Qatar out of World Cup

Nov 26, 2022, at 02:38 pm

Al Rayyan: The Netherlands spared a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in the second round of group stage of FIFA World Cup here at the Khalifa Stadium here on Friday.

World Cup: Hosts Qatar lose to Senegal 3-1 as their WC campaign nears end

Nov 26, 2022, at 02:31 pm

Doha: FIFA World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar lost 3-1 to Senegal in its group stage match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup here on Friday.

Qatar: Brazil's Neymar, Danilo ruled out of World Cup group stage

Nov 26, 2022, at 02:19 pm

Doha: Brazilian pair Neymar and Danilo have been ruled out of the rest of the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage due to ankle sprains, team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Friday.

Qatar World Cup: Richarlison brace fires Brazil to 2-0 win over Serbia

Nov 25, 2022, at 02:46 pm

Lusail: "Recharlison. Now that's Brazil. If the first one was scruffy. This is sensational. This is what the supporters have come to see, and come to expect from anybody wearing this famous yellow shirt.

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay, South Korea spar to goalless draw

Nov 25, 2022, at 03:44 am

Al Rayyan/UNI: Uruguay and South Korea sparred to a scoreless draw in their opening match in the World Cup’s Group H at Education City Stadium here on Thursday.

Bundesliga bread earners stun Germany as Japan win 2-1

Nov 24, 2022, at 04:28 am

Doha/UNI: Japan stunned Germany 2-1 with the help of players, who earn their living in the German Bundesliga, in the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, throwing Group E into disarray.

Morocco holds Croatia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup Group F

Nov 24, 2022, at 12:58 am

Al Khor/UNI: With four shots on target the entire game, Croatia was held to a 0-0 draw by Morocco in their World Cup Group F match at Al Bayt Stadium here on Wednesday.

World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina 2-1

Nov 22, 2022, at 11:24 pm

Doha: Argentina star Lionel Messi's goal went in vain as Saudi Arabia stunned the football giants 2-1 in a Group C match of the World Cup here on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands defeat Senegal 2-0; USA-Wales 1-1

Nov 22, 2022, at 04:17 pm

Two late goals helped Netherlands overwhelm Senegal in their tournament opener in the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday.

Journalist claims he was denied entry into stadium by security staff for wearing rainbow t-shirt

Nov 22, 2022, at 02:49 pm

Doha: A journalist has claimed he was denied entry into the stadium by security staff as he was wearing a rainbow t-shirt when USA was playing World Cup opener against Wales.

Iranian team refuse to sing national anthem ahead of World Cup match in Qatar in support of anti-govt protest back home

Nov 22, 2022, at 04:47 am

Doha/IBNS: In their first match at the FIFA World Cup 2022 against England, Iran's players did not sing the country's national anthem in apparent support of anti-government protesters in their homeland.

FIFA World Cup: England begin campaign with emphatic 6-2 win

Nov 22, 2022, at 03:38 am

Doha/UNI: England began their campaign with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Iran in the men's FIFA World Cup here on Monday.