Ecuador Copa America 2024 squad: Felix Sanchez's full team The Ecuador Copa America 2024 squad has been confirmed FourFourTwo · Apr 10, 2024
Qatar at AFC Asian Cup 2023: Hosts, defending champions but not favourites Hosts Qatar go into the opening match of Asian Cup on the back of a turbulent year on and off the pitch. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024
Poll: Among U.S. Latinos, Catholicism still largest faith Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, but the number of Latinos who identify as religiously unaffiliated continues to grow The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979 After decades of war, invasions and instability, Iraq hosts the eight-nation Gulf Cup soccer tournament starting on Friday for the first time since 1979 The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar: World Cup 2022 – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong scored the goals that ensured Louis van Gaal’s side topped Group A and sent the host nation packing in ignominy The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
Qatar loses on World Cup field, makes gains on global stage Qatar's soccer team was the first World Cup host nation to lose its opening match and followed that with a second loss that knocked it from the tournament before the end of the group stage The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs Qatar match preview The Maroons are hoping to avoid becoming the first host country to exit a World Cup tournament without a win. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022
Qatar leave their World Cup party to the guests Perhaps the omens were there. Twelve years ago, South Africa was the first African country to host the World Cup and the team failed to advance from the group stages. Fast forward 12 years and Qatar, as the first Middle Eastern land to stage the football fest, have suffered the… Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2022
Today at the World Cup: England stumble, Wales wilt and hosts crash out But the Three Lions have their destiny in their own hands and face the Welsh on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Soccer-Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Senegal loss The World Cup hopes of Qatar were dashed after a 3-1 loss to Senegal and a draw between Ecuador and Netherlands left them bottom of Group A with no chance of progressing, just five days after they opened the tournament with a 2-0 loss to Ecuador. Reuters · Nov 25, 2022
Hapless hosts Qatar make unwanted World Cup history with early exit Qatar 1-3 Senegal: The hosts scored their first World Cup goal in an improved second half performance but have been knocked out after the Netherlands drew with Ecuador The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
World Cup hosts Qatar facing early exit after defeat to Senegal Qatar also lost their Group A opener to Ecuador. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Qatar fans turn backs on World Cup as host nation face early group stage exit The hosts face leaving their own party early and becoming the host nation who has exited the tournament in the quickest time after a 3-1 defeat which ended with supporters turning their backs to the action and heading for the exits Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022
Qatar on brink of World Cup exit but finally land a punch in Senegal defeat Qatar 1-3 Senegal: The hosts scored their first World Cup goal in an improved second half performance but will be knocked out if the Netherlands win or draw against Ecuador The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022 Qatar vs Senegal lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news and injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today Qatar have swapped out first-choice goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb for today’s crucial World Cup meeting with Senegal in Group A.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Hapless Qatar’s World Cup could be over before everyone else’s even began The hosts were outclassed by Ecuador in the opener and have essentially already been eliminated from the tournament
Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022 Valencia double helps Ecuador coast past hosts Qatar in World Cup opener AL KHOR, Qatar: Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with first-half goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a one-sided affair that was the first opening game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2022 Valencia bags a brace as Ecuador ease past Qatar in World Cup opener Enner Valencia scored twice on Sunday night to lead Ecuador to an opening round win over hosts Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar Facade Crumbles in Embarrassing Loss in World Cup Opener From emptying stands to an uninspired performance on the field, the host nation’s incompetence was on full display in every corner of the Al-Bayt Stadium.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 ‘The atmosphere was great’: Qatar coach hails fans despite mass exodus during Ecuador defeat Qatar fans left in their droves at half-time of the World Cup opener as Ecuador outclassed the hosts
WEKU · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar's first-ever World Cup match ends in defeat In 92 years of soccer's biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game. The World Cup opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador.
France 24 · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup host Qatar loses opener to Ecuador 0-2 in record defeat Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history.
Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar fans turn their backs on World Cup opener in embarrassing Ecuador defeat Qatar supporters were clearly unimpressed with Felix Sanchez's team after thousands of them left the Al Bayt Stadium early on Sunday - leaving organisers concerned
Irish Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar's World Cup hopes rest on familiarity after Xavi dream failed to come true WORLD CUP PREVIEW: QATAR - The smallest nation to host a World Cup face battle for second spot in Group A as a squad packed with naturalised citizens and managed by another Spaniard than the Barcelona manager face vital first game against Ecuador on Sunday
Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup 2022: Qatar vs Ecuador match preview Hosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.