How are the 2026 World Cup contenders shaping up?
Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar, when...
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McLaren duo in ominous show of force in Saudi final practice
Lando Norris pipped teammate Oscar Piastri in final practice in Jeddah with the McLaren duo streets clear of the chasing...
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World Cup poised for kick-off as Benzema blow rocks France
World Cup organisers hope the start of the football will quell the controversies that have overshadowed preparations for the tournament...
- Foreign government officials, VIPs and celebrities will be in the crowd as the first World Cup staged in the Arab world opens at the Bedouin-tent inspired Al Bayt Stadium
- All 32 teams competing at the World Cup have now arrived, with five-time champions Brazil the last to touch down in Doha late on Saturday
Brazil arrive in Qatar ahead of World Cup opener against Serbia
Brazil, knocked out by Belgium in the quarter-finals in the 2018 edition in Russia, open their campaign against Serbia next...
- The South Americans' flight from Turin in Italy where the brazil team have been based this week touched down at around 23:00 local time (21:00GMT)
- Brazil's last World Cup triumph was 20 years ago inspired by the attacking triumvirate of Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho
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FIFA World Cup Qatar will be the best, says Infantino
Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development...
- The International Federation and Qatar want to present an exceptional tournament, which will make the world feel proud of football, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development that the State of Qatar has achieved in this field, he adds
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‘FIFA to earn around $700 million due to Qatar World Cup’
"All in all this World Cup will generate for FIFA around $600-$700 million more than the last World Cup," he...
- FIFA chief Infantino said media rights were up about $200 million compared with the 2018 tournament in Russia
- Infantino said he would reveal FIFA's global revenues for the past four years to national associations on Sunday.
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Third floating hotel arrives at Doha port
MSC Opera will join MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia which arrived at Doha Port earlier, to offer a luxurious...
- MSC Opera will join MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia which arrived at Doha Port earlier, to offer a luxurious hospitality experience to fans of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
- According to the estimates of the MSC Cruises Group, owner of the three floating hotels that will serve the tournament, the capacity of the three cruise ships is 10,000 beds
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There won’t be another World Cup like Qatar 2022
Few countries could have afforded the $200 billion-plus bill that the tiny but super-wealthy emirate has paid for its spectacular...
- The World Cup has become such an expensive and controversial behemoth that FIFA may struggle to find a single country ready to shoulder the task of hosting.
- The tournament is expanding to 48 teams when the circus moves to the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
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Qatar issues licenses to 3500 holiday homes to house World Cup visitors
Qatar faces the challenge to accommodate 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup.
- Qatar faces the challenge to accommodate 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup
- More than 160 round-trip flights are scheduled daily from neighbouring Gulf countries to allow them to accommodate supporters
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‘Ambush marketing’ may spoil the game as businesses across GCC get ready to gain from Qatar World Cup
As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the positive ripple effect is being felt...
- As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the positive ripple effect is being felt in the business fraternity across the Gulf region, especially in the UAE
- The mega sporting event is set to benefit almost every sector of the regional economies with tourism, hospitality, F&B, retail, real estate and entertainment gaining the most
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Travel-weary Saudi superfan awaits World Cup at ‘home’
Saudi officials are putting on 240 weekly flights linking the kingdom to Qatar, up from six normally, and easing overland...
- This year's World Cup in neighboring Qatar, by contrast, has the feel of a home game for Saudi fans as Doha is a mere two-hour flight from Jeddah
- Turkistani, a Saudi fan is ready to welcome his other fellow citizens in Doha, having stocked up on green-and-white t-shirts, plastic blowhorns, drums and balloons to distribute
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Macron says ‘must not politicize sport’ ahead of Qatar World Cup
"I think we must not politicize sport," said Macron, whose national team is defending the title they won in Russia...
- French president, who will go to Qatar if France reach the semi-finals, said it was "a very bad idea to politicize sport."
- France begin their defense of the World Cup trophy against Australia on Tuesday before also playing Denmark and Tunisia
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ADQ signs multi-year sponsorship agreement with Egypt’s Pyramids Football
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Manchester City crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners for first time
Pep Guardiola also made history as the first coach to lift the Club World Cup on four occasions and with...
Man City ease into Club World Cup final but must cope without Haaland
Despite missing their biggest goal threat and creative hub, City were never troubled as an unblemished record for European sides...
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Brazilian Fluminense qualifies for FIFA Club World Cup final after beating Egyptian Al-Ahly
Two goals in the final 20 minutes in Jeddah by Jhon Arias, from the penalty spot, and then John Kennedy...
- Al Ahly were left to rue a number of missed chances as the African champions failed to find a way past 43-year-old Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio
- Al Ahly had dumped out a star-studded Al-Ittihad featuring Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Fabinho on their home patch in the previous round
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Qatar Airways and Asian Football Confederation sign partnership deal
Doha, Qatar--Qatar Airways Group and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan...
- The airline said that the partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which kicks off next year in January
- Qatar Airways CEO said that the agreements marks a shared commitment to linking up people across borders and promoting competitive sportsmanship.
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Inter Miami to play two ‘friendlies’ in Saudi Arabia next year
Miami, United States--Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a...
- Inter Miami would take on Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29
- On February 1, they will face Al Nassr, giving Messi the chance to lock horns once again with Ronaldo