The Latest Breaking News from Doha

Moroccans in Qatar have been boosted by the support of fans from across Arab nations that are rallying behind their team

DOHA -- Japan's historic toppling of a pair of European giants to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup has generated increased interest in the country beyond the confines of the stadiums.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president arrived in Qatar on Monday on the first such visit since Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies ended a boycott of Doha nearly two years ago.

Three Lions supporters were greeted by a carnival atmosphere outside the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday.

DOHA -- Members of Japan's national soccer team were back on the training field in Doha on Saturday to prepare for Monday's match against Croatia, in a bid to make the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.

France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958…

The World Cup has become a political lightning rod in Qatar

Two weeks into the first World Cup in the Middle East, fewer teams are at the tournament and some fans are starting to make long journeys home.

Netherlands booked their place in the quarter-final of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over USA in Doha on Saturday, with clinical finishing from the Oranje ending USMNT's hopes of a last eight spot.

The Qatari capital’s $36bn underground rail network is a hive of activity – but its construction has carried a human cost

For the next few years, the United States football team can look back on a Saturday in Doha as a reference. It was a balmy December evening at the World Cup when Gregg Berhalter's urgent young side was given a good, old-fashioned footballing lesson.