World Cup 2022: Arab fans in Qatar rally behind Morocco ahead of Spain showdown Moroccans in Qatar have been boosted by the support of fans from across Arab nations that are rallying behind their team The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Arab fans in Qatar rally behind Morocco at World Cup Moroccans in Qatar have been boosted by the support of fans from across Arab nations that are rallying behind their team The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Samurai Blue heroics attract interest outside stadiums 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 Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 5, 2022
UAE president visits Qatar in sign of warming ties 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. Reuters · Dec 5, 2022
Nerves kick in for England fans ahead of crunch knockout tie with Senegal Three Lions supporters were greeted by a carnival atmosphere outside the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
Samurai Blue prepare to make history 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. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 4, 2022
France, England in World Cup Spotlight after Messi Helps Argentina into Last Eight 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… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022
Fans' wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar The World Cup has become a political lightning rod in Qatar The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
AP PHOTOS: Camels a common sight for World Cup visitors 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. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
Memphis Depay's brutal putdown speaks volumes about USA after World Cup 2022 exit 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. Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
The heart of the World Cup: Doha Metro brings fans together The Qatari capital’s $36bn underground rail network is a hive of activity – but its construction has carried a human cost The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022
Netherlands teach United States a lesson to reach last eight at Qatar World Cup 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. Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2022
Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup The Three Lions face the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions in the second round on Sunday. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022
Moriyasu: Croatians play with flexibility, tenacity DOHA -- Ahead of Japan's match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu made it clear he is not underestimating the Croatians, who he said "play with great flexibility and tenacity." The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 3, 2022
The Times of India · Dec 3, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo involved in spat with South Korean player after Portugal defeat DOHA: Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo said he was involved in a verbal spat with a South Korean player following his team's 1-2 defeat in the FIFA World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Qatar.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 The Dutch taught Gregg Berhalter about soccer. Now his U.S. team aims to beat them. DOHA, Qatar — The education of Gregg Berhalter began at an elite boarding school in New Jersey and continued at the University of North Carolina. And while that book learning was fine and all, neither school taught Berhalter the subject he really wanted to study, which was soccer.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 U.S. star Christian Pulisic cleared to play in World Cup match against Netherlands DOHA, Qatar — U.S. forward Christian Pulisic, who celebrated the team's qualification for the World Cup's Round of 16 in the hospital, has been cleared to play in Saturday's knockout game against the Netherlands.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2022 Special kitchen prepares bagel sandwiches and challah for Jews keeping kosher at World Cup Rabbi Eli Chitrik said the kosher kitchen, which he supervises, has been making 100 sandwiches a day to feed soccer fans from around the world.
The Times of India · Dec 2, 2022 Suarez and Uruguay quell Ghana again, but South Korea have other plans DOHA: Twelve years on, Ghana would, yet again, win a penalty. This time, it won't be Luis Suarez's doing, but his goalkeeper's, still some cosmic calculation would instinctively blame him. But no, not this time.
The Times of India · Dec 2, 2022 FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain avert heart attack by a whisker, Germany not so lucky DOHA: For a brief, yet torturously long while last night, both fancy-passers Spain, and a long-lost Germany were exiting the Qatar World Cup. Together. A matter of a mere four minutes, previously immortalized in sport by Bannister and his Everest, the mile run. Thus, it was seemingly like eternity and…
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 2, 2022 Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.
Bangkok Post · Dec 2, 2022 Japan coach: I hope we have made Asian football proud DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that his side's 2-1 win over Spain was a moment that would make Asian football proud.
Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022 Careless Spain get reality check from Japan DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 1, 2022 Tata Martino is out, but here is what else Mexico must fix after its World Cup collapse DOHA, Qatar — No one on the Mexican team in Qatar was alive the last time El Tri went out of a World Cup in the first round. Even Yon de Luisa, the federation's personable president, was just 8 in 1978 when Mexico lost all three of its group games…
Los Angeles Times · Dec 1, 2022 Christian Pulisic is ‘doing everything in my power’ to play for U.S. vs. Netherlands DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic learned the U.S. had advanced to the World Cup’s round of 16 by staring at a cellphone in a hospital examination room. Which is odd because it was Pulisic’s goal that had sent the Americans there.