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Which teams are favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFC Asian Cup crown in Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024

The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

Marooned after World Cup misery, Qatar turn to canny Carlos Queiroz

Their group-stage exit was bad, but what came next was worse. Can one of the game’s smartest coaches change things?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

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

Has the host country ever had more attention, while receiving so little for its team? But there will be no hiding as the World Cup begins

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Akram Afif: The assist king at the heart of host country’s chances in Qatar

During the Asia Cup tournament in 2019, which Qatar won, Afif’s assists supplied most of the nine record-setting goals Almoaz Ali scored

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about Qatar vs Ecuador tonight

The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup is unique in more ways than one. For the first time ever we have a winter World Cup. That of course has meant that the pause button had to be pushed on domestic leagues and other fixtures, especially in Europe.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022

World Cup 2022 briefing: 10 things to look out for on day one

Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament, and here’s the latest news ahead of the hosts getting it under way

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Félix Sánchez’s much-travelled Qatar wary of stalling early against Ecuador

Coach hopes to ‘isolate ourselves from the noise’ but Sunday’s opener feels a must-win despite promising recent results

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022

Qatar aim to avoid embarrassment after 12 long years preparing for World Cup

The host nation were awarded the tournament in 2010 while occupying their lowest world ranking ever. Now, more than a decade on, they seek respect on the pitch

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Can Qatar cope with pressure, expectations at World Cup 2022?

The Maroons hope to make it past the group stage of the global football tournament where they will be making their debut

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022