FIFA World Cup 2022 | Officially confirmed squads and schedules of all teams

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Officially confirmed squads and schedules of all teams

A man smoking next to the logo of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament is displayed on a wall in Doha on October 23, 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins on November 20, with the first match to be played between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The squads of […]

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Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for FIFA World Cup party

Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for FIFA World Cup party

On the Instagram accounts of fashion models and superstars last month, the sheikhdom of Qatar looked like one glittering party. High-heeled designers descended on exhibition openings and fashion shows in downtown Doha. Celebrities, including a prominent gay rights campaigner, snapped selfies on a pulsing dance floor. “As-salaam ‘alykum Doha!” Dutch model Marpessa Hennink proclaimed on […]

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Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi’s arrival for World Cup

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi’s arrival for World Cup

Lionel Messi of Argentina disembarks the airplane at Hamad International Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 17, 2022 in Doha, Qatar | Photo Credit: Getty Images Indian drums drowned out Argentina’s diehard fans as hundreds waited hours to get a glimpse of a bus carrying Lionel Messi outside his World Cup […]

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Qatar Airways CEO slams FIFA World Cup critics at airport event

Qatar Airways CEO slams FIFA World Cup critics at airport event

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker’s comments show the increasingly confrontational stance of Qatari officials as the start of the FIFA World Cup approaches Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker’s comments show the increasingly confrontational stance of Qatari officials as the start of the FIFA World Cup approaches The outspoken CEO of Qatar Airways lashed […]

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France names 25-man squad for FIFA World Cup; Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud picked

France names 25-man squad for FIFA World Cup; Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud picked

Coach Didier Deschamps announced his 25-man squad on national television. Defending champion France opens against Australia on November 22 Coach Didier Deschamps announced his 25-man squad on national television. Defending champion France opens against Australia on November 22 France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe, but left out standout goalkeeper […]

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Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan’s World Cup squad

Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan’s World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its […]

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FIFA 23 World Cup 2022 update coming tomorrow: What to expect

FIFA 23 World Cup 2022 update coming tomorrow: What to expect

EA Sports’ FIFA 23 is getting a major update tomorrow on November 9 with the much-anticipated World-Cup mode based on the upcoming Qatar World Cup 2022 coming to the title. The new update will come at no additional cost to FIFA 23 owners on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, but will not come to Nintendo Switch […]

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FIFA World Cup | Brazil squad announced — Firmino out, Dani Alves in

FIFA World Cup | Brazil squad announced — Firmino out, Dani Alves in

Brazil will open their World Cup campaign against Serbia on November 24 and also face Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G. Brazil will open their World Cup campaign against Serbia on November 24 and also face Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G. Brazil coach Tite on Monday named his 26-man World Cup squad for Qatar, […]

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France’s 2018 star N’Golo Kante to miss Qatar World Cup

France’s 2018 star N’Golo Kante to miss Qatar World Cup

AP London October 19, 2022 09:44 IST Updated: October 19, 2022 09:44 IST AP London October 19, 2022 09:44 IST Updated: October 19, 2022 09:44 IST N’Golo Kante, who suffered a hamstring injury in August, will undergo surgery and will be sidelined for four months, dealing a blow to the France national team ahead of […]

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Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will ‘surely’ be his last

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will ‘surely’ be his last

Messi made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and is the country’s all-time record scorer with 90 goals Messi made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and is the country’s all-time record scorer with 90 goals Argentina captain Lionel Messi said […]

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